Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. Further, these 10"x10" cement tiles feature new, contemporary designs that are ideal for commercial and residential spaces. Comment Policy. Guillermo Gomez Lama.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. The tiles, patterns and colors used for each project will be unique and different. Comment Policy. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors and patterns only to walk away with a headache rather than inspiration! design list. The green of the Mission Verde Caribe color was the perfect choice for this kitchen located in Hawaii. Mission Rings Pattern in Two Colors. Mission Rings Pattern in Several Colors.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 18, 2014

Patterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. It’s more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors. Playful Pattern.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The increased awareness of tile’s long-lasting beauty has not only made kitchen and bathroom backsplashes a showpiece, but the same theory has held true for fireplace hearths and surrounds as well. Using a gray-scale color palette, or any other monochromatic color scheme, creates a look that is understated, yet beautiful.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

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. Avente thanks them for sharing these photos of their remodeled kitchen. None of them quite worked. "It

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 24, 2014

With a privileged location in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam, this charming family apartment filled with color is the result of a massive design renovation. Color is a key factor in the overall design scheme. Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York. Submit your design. modern design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

For instance, quarter design cement tile patterns are too big for many kitchen backsplashes; youll need to use a pattern that fits on a single tile. The scale of this pattern fits nicely into this cozy New York City apartments kitchen. Unify different patterns in a room by choosing a common color for all patterns.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Early Islamic tiles involved a simple process of cutting single color, small tile fragments and assembled with the use of liquid plaster. The color palette also extended to include oranges and yellows. With their vibrant colors and eye-catching shapes and designs, artisans have a near endless variety of choices of expression.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. You can also add brightly glazed tiles with neutral colors to add a punch of color.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Mixing the Color Layer of Cement Tile. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 25, 2014

Colorful Family Home in Taiwan Inspiring Social Interaction. House Design Co. Cozy apartments cleverly disguise their compactness through design if owners are lucky enough to work with creative minds like Chinese company Ho [.] -->. Bold Colors Defining Playful Family Apartment In Warsaw. The color palette c [.] -->.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Patterns can also utilize a non-repeating design motif, as seen below. Although the shape repeats, the random color of this Saltillo-looking color makes the pattern very playful, sophisticated, and fun!

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

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 Houzz Ideabooks offer a glimpse into the endless possibilities when designing with handmade cement tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Thats the basics of tiling a shower and I do have to apologize for the yellow color in the photos. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

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Tile Talk

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. Pick the right grout color.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

But as eternal optimists, were looking ahead to the greener, colorful season where every living thing seems to rejoice in the coming vernal equinox. This months Pinboards focus on seasonal changes where, just like nature, were bursting for changes in designs, patterns and colors in our homes and businesses. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

If you are timid with patterns, its best to choose just one pattern that you love and design the whole room around it. For example, you might start with a bold Cuban pattern rug and then choose fabric with similar colors and design elements. This space is designed around the cement tile rug. Cement Tile Design Ideas.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Optimism expressed in the colors of the tile and the details of every structure; details that you rarely find today. A cohesive color palette of blues in the stair riser and planter box tiles. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 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. Color substitutions, custom colors and patterns can double or triple the cost on small projects.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. There are 6 designs within this collection. Clay Arabesque Tile: Alcazar. Moorish proverb.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Add smaller dot or accent tiles for color and texture. Focus only on the room (patio, bathroom, kitchen, and sun room) where the tile is being installed. A theme for the room (such as, mid-century modern, Spanish Revival, or seashells for the bathroom, chickens for the kitchen). A color scheme. A floor tile layout.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

The Chemistry Behind the Color. Our next stop on the tour included a peek into the science behind the coloring process of concrete tile. ARTO used the Davis Color Chameleon Liquid Color System for mixing the wide assortment of pigments needed for their concrete tiles. Did you require custom colors, sizes or shapes?

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Heritage Olive Green 14" x 14" Solid Color Cement Tile (Polished Finish). For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. Cuban Heritage Design 230 3A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Design 140 1A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Brightly colored tile are influences of Spanish Revival architecture. I do have a soft spot for tile and love seeing how decorative tile is used to add a splash of color or touch of interest to a home. The color and pattern in the walk guide you to this stunning recessed entry. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Whether or not you agree with the countrys new health care policy, you should understand how it works. Additionally, you cannot be denied coverage due to any pre-existing conditions and your insurer cannot drop your policy after you file a claim.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

The subtle variation in color in our hand painted Yucatan field tile works well with the change in color values found in hand painted decorative tiles. I later learned she was also the Principal of her design firm, The Sky is theLimit Interior Design Concepts. Spanish Tile Formats, Colors, and Lead Times.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While last weeks post, New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip , was supposed to be the last in a series to focus entirely on pattern and tile design, youll see why this weeks post is devoted to pattern once again: it shows how pattern is playing a big part in both design and tile trends. Comment Policy. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

With Arabesque, homeowners, designers, architects and specifiers have the distinct advantage of a broader color palette, coupled with a variety of sizes and shapes that are adaptable to any décor and environment. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Labels: artisan tile , cement tile , cement tile design , cement tile patterns , commercial tile design , Coverings 2014 , cuban cement tile , Las Vegas Cement Tile Installations , tile murals. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

In short, this barrier prevents various glaze colors that are used on the same tile from blending together during the kiln firing process. Through their expertise, these artisans take precision to a new level by not allowing any color to cross the barrier of the Cuerda Seca. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Although generally used as a flooring tile, these tiles are best suited to "working their magic" on a wall application where you are easily tempted to touch and feel the sculptured, textured design. Because the colored segments of any cement tile are hand poured in a mold, it’s easy to change the colors once the mold has been created.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch. Tom chose one of each of the following designs in the 8"x8" format to create a triptych that has perfect balance. Color: Cotto Dark Did you know? These tiles: Have through-body color. Comment Policy.

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