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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

Tile Talk

One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles.

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The Great Reveal 2023

Floor Covering News

AtroGuard Q is up to 6x times quieter than standard laminate and, of course, comes with all the advantages customers have come to expect from a waterproof laminate floor. In soft surface, its Anderson Tuftex brand is showcasing Moderne, Hello Beautiful, Cozy Cable while Philadelphia Commer-cial is launching Desert Dunes.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

Paul studied at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. design standards. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. How and when did you start creating your tiles? Both Paul and Esther, owners of Lilywork, come from art backgrounds. backsplash designs. field tile.

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