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

MARCH 5, 2013

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Decor Girl.

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments. The green of the Mission Verde Caribe color was the perfect choice for this kitchen located in Hawaii. kitchen tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Comment Policy.

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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. kitchen tile.

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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. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Labels: cement tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , tile talk newsletter , vegetable tile. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty. Our Gourmet Garden Gloss tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables from the garden or the local farmers market. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

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. See what inspired them, understand the design process, and see more photos of their stunning kitchen! Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

A fireplace using hand-painted Spanish Tile. You can add decorative tile as accents or create a pattern with plain tile using two or three different colors of tile. Detail of hand-painted Spanish tile accents used for this fireplace. Hand-painted Spanish tiles create a rustic look.

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. However, decorative ceramic tiles, like our Malibu or Portuguese tiles provide eye-catching patterns and designs. And, dont forget the stunning glazes found in our hand-painted plain or field tile can provide an elegant and classic look, too.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. 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. Comment Policy. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Further adding to its inherit rustic appeal is the fact that our decorative, hand-painted Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile is produced using a classic extruded red clay body. Project Pick: Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Kitchen and Residential Design. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Labels: arabesque tiles , autumn , cement tile , hex tile , Hexagon cement tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , tile talk newsletter. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. Oporto 6"x6". Oporto 3"x6".

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Inspired by centuries-old styles from Portugal, these decorative ceramic tiles are hand painted on red bisque and finished with a high-gloss glaze. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Our Leaf Imprint tiles are popular kitchen backsplash accents; but, I think this is the first time they have been used as part of a trade show set. The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. Leaf Imprint Tiles Make the Kitchen Backsplash. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Kitchen and Residential Design. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Kitchen and Residential Design. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Post a Comment.

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

In addition to their wide variety of uses, hand-painted ceramic tile offers versatility and value like no other building material thanks to their inherit resistance to abrasion, freeze/thaw conditions, and color permanence properties. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Because of their natural slip-resistant qualities and versatility, cement tiles are perfect for bathrooms , kitchens , outdoor patios , fireplaces , and as cement tile rugs. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Decorative Tile. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagios Conservatory & Botanical Gardens fully decorated for the summer season. Comment Policy. decorative tile. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Decor Girl. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath.

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