Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. Here’s a play-by-play on what tile materials were used on the project, how commercial and residential tiles differ, and how you can bring a commercial look to your residential home.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Tile promotes healthy air quality as it does not trap allergens like dust, pet hair, or pollen. percent or less.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Metallic tiles.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

How to choose bathroom tiles. Once upon a time, choosing bathroom tiles was simple, but now there’s an endless array of tiles to choose from. How about tile size? At London Tile Co. we understand the stress that often occurs when it comes to finding the right tiles for your home, and we’re here to help.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 2, 2014

This week, I’m going to focus on my six favorite kitchen and bath design trends. In no particular order, they are… Porcelain delivers style with ease (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy). You see it in how functional space is designed so you can use, charge and store your devices in the kitchen or bath. Digital integration.

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Rubble Tile

APRIL 28, 2022

For years porcelain tile manufacturers have been producing marble-replica series, in an attempt to offer a more durable product that’s also priced more competitively than marble. The problem was, many of these marble-look tiles weren’t up to the standards of a lot of designers.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. I have to compliment you on this beautiful kitchen design. Benefits of Polished Cement Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? Freshome asked Zack and John Starck, CEO and Owner of Showcase Kitchens in Manhasset, NY, to explain the features that define a transitional kitchen.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. The report coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. kitchen design trends. The most popular kitchen design styles.

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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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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

Tiles have been a traditional covering for walls and floors for hundreds of years, and while many interior trends have come and gone, tiles are still one of the most popular choices for kitchens and bathrooms. Many tiles are also glazed or polished, giving them an easy to clean and stain resistant surface.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). Freshome asked trend spotter Elle H-Millard, Certified Kitchen Designer and Industry Relations Manager at the NKBA, for photos and comments on key design trends in U.S.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Lots of patterned tiles!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Every year brings along exciting new design trends and, with so much time being spent in the kitchen, they are one of the best rooms to update with some new features, whether large or small. Let’s look at four kitchen design trends that are going to be big in 2015. Arizona Tile Links Custom Backsplash. Textured Materials.

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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

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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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. If you follow this blog, you know theres nothing I like better than sharing a tile installation photo from our customers! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles!

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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

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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shorebreak enables premium upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms and spaces demanding complete waterproof protection with textural authenticity. This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. SELLING POINT : Products are made from recycled polypropylene, not PVC.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 21, 2015

There are plenty of things to consider when choosing porcelain tile flooring. It’s important to take the time to consider the following factors when deciding which tiles are best suited for your home and the places you intend to install them. Make Your Small Shower Look Bigger with Proper Tiling.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding. Trim and molding seems to be one of the most confusing details in a tile installation. First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. This blog post is devoted to cement tile bullnose trim.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. 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.

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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

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

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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. Vitromex Conde Porcelain Marble Collection. bathroom design trends. bathroom design trends.

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Bath Trends Kitchen Design 99

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. Classic Provence Handmade Cement Tile. Mission Espanola Handmade Cement Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile & Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Plain Diamond Shaped Tiles in 3 Glazes Create A Tessellation Pattern. We love pattern and tile. Tiles are great way to add pattern to your style. Hex Cement Tiles Create a similar Tessellation.

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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

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

APRIL 1, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Im no April Fool, when I say weve got some more great tile talk on pattern. Today, I share my favorite cement tile tips for the pattern addict. Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

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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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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Look at this closely and youll see that various tiles are used for the shading. Now add to the fact that on average over 20,000 visitors a day walk through The Cologne Cathedral is a testament to the lasting value of tile and quality workmanship. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk.

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