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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas

Tile Talk

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. Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. Photo by Karol.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, dont forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with new richly colored, hand-painted ceramic field tile. In essence, field tile refers to a solid color tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

France: In France, children place their shoes by the fireplace in hopes that le Pere Noe l (Father Christmas) will place gifts for them. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Photo by Karol.

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