Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. Use Handmade Tiles. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

From amazing abandoned building to ways to give your home a Halloween decoration makeover, there are plenty of ways to get inspired! Studio Job launches Perished tiles patterned with skeletons , dezeen. We will always celebrate the versatility and creativity possible with tile! Intriguing Haunts. A Field Guide to the Macabre.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2022

The look of the field tiles has subtle striations and tone-on-tone optics and features subtle, swirling surface glints enhanced with a soft, sophisticated sheen. The shapes and patterns of mosaics and wall tiles diversify the design possibilities.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. We went to the tile store that we had purchased from here in Eleuthera and they no longer carried the same tiles that we had used so it was decision time. Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. 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.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. All tiles are in the 10-inch square format.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 3, 2015

Southern California artist David Shipley has created a line of contemporary hand-painted ceramic art tile based upon his unique paintings and sculptures. David Shipley Conversation 5 | 12" x 18" Ceramic Tile Mural. With their stylish, abstract designs, the Conversation Series of decorative hand-painted ceramic tiles are high fired.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean Gardens and Courtyards. 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. Spanish Tile Fountain.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. The third dimension After decades of innovating in two dimensions—producing thousands of tiles in unique formats, thicknesses and patterns—Italian brands are looking to the third dimension as the next frontier in design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles. Project Pick: Leaf Imprint Tiles Make a Tranquil Space Bring the outdoors in with our Leaf Imprint Tiles! These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Leaf Imprint Tiles. Maple Leaf Tile. Ash Leaf Tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages. The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Throne scene on a star-shaped tile using the Iranian-Seljuk minai technique. Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Social media allows me to find and connect with these amazing tiles artisans that I never knew existed - some around the corner and others across the globe.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. 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. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. These are original tile circa 1928. Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. This sandstone was also commonly used for decorative molding.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. 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.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile As February comes to a close, so does this month’s focus on tiled hearths and fireplaces. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. A fireplace using hand-painted Spanish Tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). ” Handmade cement tile inspired by Moroccan patterns. Fez" by Avente Tile. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

A Tiled Fireplace Will Warm the Home All Year. But nothing says love like a cozy fireplace with hand-crafted tiles. Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. Cuban Cement Tile Border Tiles Frame this Fireplace. Many Tile Options for Your Fireplace. No problem!

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). “It’s just tile,” I’ve been told.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Enduring Tile of the London Underground. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground. To maximize the light, reflective white tiles were applied to the stations. Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. 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. They wouldnt be picking up a box of these tiles at Lowes.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. The colors used in this custom cement tile pattern include: Heritage Lemon Chiffon.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video/explanation. How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. I had already planned out the tile layout so the next part was to actually start setting the tile.

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