Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

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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. Or, you could choose to incorporate decorative tile with plain field tile, as seen in the two concepts show below. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, Heritage Skirting is a base trim molding with decorative ridges. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

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. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

They were open to the sky and fresh air, adorned with luscious plant-life, sculpture, decorative masonry, and a fountain or pool. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. Let us know how we at Avente Tile can assist you! decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch. Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. For Mosaico+, renowned mosaic artist Carlo Dal Bianco used mosaics from the company’s various lines to create a series of new decorations.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Her use of decorative, interwoven lines illustrate the natural environments resembling Nordic folk art, ancient Vikings styles, as well as Caribbean essences, such as: color, warmth, the Coralillo flower, tropical gardens, and the sea. Let us know how we at Avente Tile can assist you! decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Recognized for having one of the richest and varied art legacies, Persia (now Iran) used this form of art to decorate palaces, public buildings, monuments, mausoleums, and religious buildings, such as mosques and theological schools. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. How to Buy Arabesque Pavers. Tiles comes with a standard smooth finish; but, additional textures are available to create a weathered, antiqued patina. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and 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.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. decorative tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

You can also use decorative ceramic tiles or field tile for the stair riser. Handmade cement tile – whether functional stair treads or decorative tiles - offers both design creativity and functional solutions that you wont find with most other tiles. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. As I get older, I realize how much faster time seems to be flying by when one day it’s Halloween, and the next it’s Christmas Eve! If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

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. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. Let us know how we at Avente Tile can assist you! decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Now how to make 48 tiles cover the area that we had? Now once the decision was made I had to start the layout and plan on the concrete floor for how the tiles were to be spaced so that they looked like the design that I had made. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. Caceres Tile Tip Our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile designs include borders, corners, large decorative tiles, and accent dots. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Use existing patterns in standard colorways. Use existing patterns in standard colorways or in-stock tiles.Cement tile offers the creative homeowner, designer or architect the ability to create custom patterns in specific colorways. Framing a solid color field tile with a decorative border is a great way to use cement tiles.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Scenes from fairy tales, and nursery rhymes decorated the walls of childrens hospitals and schools. While the hand-painted tile displays were appreciated for their decorative appeal, it was their hard-wearing, easy-to-clean and sanitize finish that made them an appealing choice. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Labels: arabesque tiles , backsplash , bathroom tile , brick veneers , cement tile , ceramic tile design , concrete tile , decorative tile , handmade tile , handpainted tile , historic , kitchen tile , paver tile , rustic. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile backsplashes. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Seljuk mosques, medreses (a building or group of buildings used for teaching Islamic theology), tombs, and palaces were lavishly decorated with these exquisite, handmade tiles vividly in turquoise, cobalt blue, eggplant, and black. How would you use Iznik-patterned tiles that are still produced today? decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the past 13 years, designers, decorators, and fashionista have looked forward to seeing which trend-setting color the experts at Pantone have chosen. Labels: backsplash designs , cement tile , emerald green , how to customize cement tile , kitchen backsplash , pinterest , tile talk newsletter. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Labels: arabesque tiles , backsplash , bathroom tile , brick veneers , cement tile , ceramic tile , ceramic tile design , concrete tile , Cuerda Seca , decorative tile , handmade tile , historic , kitchen tile , paver tile. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Because a residential backsplash, bath floor or fireplace requires less than 50 square feet, using stocked tiles in standard colorways will save money. We have hundreds of patterned and solid color cement tiles that will work for any style of decor. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. Crossville Inc.’s

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Through blogs, you can gain great perspective on bathroom and how to create a better experience. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagios Conservatory & Botanical Gardens fully decorated for the summer season. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. 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. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl. South Kensington Platform. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

decorative tile. design standards. decorative tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Decor Girl. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs.

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