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Avente Tile Talk: Carter's Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and.

Tile Talk

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. Being interested in history, I decided to research some information on the building and its tiles. The Swan Inn is an example of Carters hand-painted tiles. Carters Tiles became known for hand-painted and themed tile panels. decorative tile.

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New to Cement Tile Patterns? Here’s What You Need to Know

Granada Tile

Cement tiles can be an outstanding addition to any home decor scheme. Unlike many types of tile, cement tiles are hand-poured as opposed to hand-painted. The color will last a great deal longer than hand-painted tile. You need to understand a number of things about cement tiles before diving in, however. A Variety of Designs.

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Avente Tile's Blog - Tile Talk - Moves to New Home

Tile Talk

Avente's Tile Talk blog is dedicated to the use, design and understanding of hand-painted ceramic tile and cement tile. The blog's purpose has been to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation about hand-painted ceramic tiles and cement tiles. Please send requests to info@aventetile.com with your contact information.

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Vintage Tile Tour, Continued

Tile Talk

First, a little background information! If you love tile, then you can''t miss this rare opportunity to tour a house with tiles installed in nearly every room, including some Royal Delft cloisonné decorative tiles. Yosemite Falls is the subject of this hand-painted mural from the 1920s. The master bath''s tiled floor pattern.

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Floor Cement Tiles: How to Express Your Creativity With Our Andalucia Collection

Granada Tile

They’re ideal as a centerpiece or a subtle, finishing touch to your decor. You can choose different hues and patterns that still complement each other, all designed to work magically in your decor. Porcelain and terracotta tiles are kiln-fired after being molded and then dyed or painted to add color and patterns.

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Decorator On Demand: Powder Room with POP!

Decorator on Demand

This powder room had been originally faux painted probably 10ish years ago and it just felt old and tired in there. This isnt just some ordinary flat paint color, its a LusterStone , (which is sooo hard to capture the true beauty of it by camera but here is the ceiling).See Beautiful -- I agree about the painting the ceiling.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Coupled with hand-painted decorative ceramic tiles, such as our Barcelona , California , Malibu , or Spanish collections, a walkway, stairs, steps or risers could easily be transformed into a Mediterranean landscape, Spanish Villa or Mexican Hacienda.