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Cement Tiles Around the World (Infographic)

Granada Tile

It’s no wonder Cuba is so famous for its salsa dancing with the swirling floral motifs, flowing waves, and spinning star patterns tiled underfoot, beckoning lively footwork! Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green.

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Cement Tiles Around the World [Infographic]

Granada Tile

It’s no wonder Cuba is so famous for its salsa dancing with the swirling floral motifs, flowing waves, and spinning star patterns tiled underfoot, beckoning lively footwork! Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green.

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Phenomenal Fusterlandia

Diary of a Tile Addict

In 1975 he began transforming his home into a work of art and it didn’t take long for his neighbours to take note and offer their own homes for decoration. Cuban flags are a repeated motif and ‘Viva Cuba’ stands proud atop eight chimney breasts. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr.

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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

Granada Tile

As I’m sure you know, in the last few years, cement tiles have grown in popularity not only for their beauty but also for the durability and easy care that’s long made them a popular decorative element in the piazzas, public buildings and cafes of Europe, South American, North Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

Cement tiles are often called Cuban tiles because of their ubiquitous use in both residential and commercial applications on the island of Cuba when it was a tropical playground. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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

Tile Talk

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Additionally, we invite you to explore the world of cement tile via our Pinterest boards Cement tile floors/walls , and Cement Tile Rugs. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

Shortly after I started Avente Tile, I remember Jorge Aguayo, of Aguayo Tile explaining that he had discovered many floors in disrepair while visiting Cuba. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Its pretty amazing what tile can convey! His goal was to preserve these amazing tile tapestries of pattern and color found in Cuban tile.

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