Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different.

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! One of these materials is tile. For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip - Bar Format in Winter.

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JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. The stadiums façade is covered with approximately 12,000 square meters of tile, which is equivalent to 2.97 129,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Featured Tile.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Im no April Fool, when I say weve got some more great tile talk on pattern. Today, I share my favorite cement tile tips for the pattern addict. What do you see?

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MARCH 25, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Shy. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Theres no doubt that patterned cement tiles are a great way to add style to any room. These bold Cuban tiles brighten the entry.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Field tile, or plain, solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. at 6:00 AM.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding. Trim and molding seems to be one of the most confusing details in a tile installation. First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Cement Tile Stair Treads Provide a Great Look. When considering handmade cement tile for an installation, customers often ask, "How do I finish a stair riser or stair tread with cement tile?" The question most often occurs when we are discussing cement tile trim, molding and finished edges.

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MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Custom Tile Molds. Well, good point.

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APRIL 22, 2014

Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. The Coronet is a brasserie style restaurant featuring Old World cuisine and cement tile!

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug. Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. The same philosophy also applies to the time-tested look and durability of handmade cement tiles, in this case, Arabesque cement tiles. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Handmade Arabesque Cement Pattern Details.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers. New Arabesque Cement Tiles Bring Spanish Flair to Any Décor. Our newest line of cement tile offers not only a classic, time-tested look, but also the durability and craftsmanship of traditional handmade cement tile. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile!

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. Featured Tile. Tuesday, September 10, 2013. John Donne.

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AUGUST 29, 2012

Focus on Romana Cement Tile | August 2012. Project Pick: Romana Cement Tile for Kitchen Backsplash. Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Visit our cement tile design ideas.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity. This recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. The white in the tile accentuates the white of the cabinets, while the effect of the wood tones reinforces the tropical, peaceful feel.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors. Earlier this year I did a guest post for the Gold Notes blog called, Tile Trends from Coverings 2012. I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. Melilla Cement Tile. Montecristi Cement Tile.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

5 Tips for Getting the Best Cement Tile Prices. Cement tiles are handmade. A manufactured tile can’t provide the same natural variation like the hand of a tile artisan. That is why prices for handmade cement tile start at $9/SF for plain unpolished tile in an 8"x8" format.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Before we get too far into the new year, I want to share our most popular selling tiles of 2012. For the first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller! In fact, you wont see a white tile until position #8. Classic Athens A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. your next tile project. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers Come in a Variety of Colors & Sizes. All tiles are 3/4" thick nominal thickness.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green.

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MAY 28, 2013

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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MARCH 18, 2014

Simple Cement Tile Patterns are Playful & Powerful. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Cement Tile Patterns establish the mood of a room like color. Cement Tile Patterns Help Soften Awkward Corners. Expect Some Color Variation in Cement Tile. Look at these tiles closely.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Recent Cement Tile Projects. It’s been an exciting year so far at Avente Tile. Thank you to our many customers who have picked some unique tiles and been patient with us. It provides customers with a better idea of what the cement tiles look like right out of the box. cement tile floors , wall tile.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment.

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JULY 30, 2013

Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow. In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. 16 Tile Layout. 16 Tile Layout.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile. Project Pick: Moroccan Inspired Cement Tile Floor. This months project pick includes a tile pattern whose name conjures both a romantic and exotic locale and the setting for a 1942 American romantic film classic, Casablanca. Cement Tile and Moroccan Tile.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. However, today’s post focuses exclusively on how to remove grout haze on cement tile installations. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Moreover, the cement used for producing these tiles is supplied by an Energy Star Certified factory.

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