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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

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Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. If you are thinking of using Spanish-style pavers or terracotta for your floor, consider what you can do with cement! Comment Policy. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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The Portuguese Braganza pattern is a classic pattern with an unusual color palette including pistachio green, azure blue, and terracotta against a bright yellow background. Detailed view: A medallion of Portuguese Braganza 3"x3" tiles on terracotta. Comment Policy. design standards. Easy to clean, safe and very sanitary.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

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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. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. Comment Policy. design standards. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

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The latest trends for Italian ceramics include nature-inspired materials, a rediscovery of terracotta, monolithic tiles, textures, and cutting-edge design that remains environmentally conscious. Italian manufacturers have also seemed to embrace the warmth and appeal of terracotta. Comment Policy. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

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His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station. Comment Policy. design standards. Photography by Joanne Bradley In 1903 Leslie Green, architect, was tasked with designing stations for three railway lines. Photography by Joanne Bradley.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

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The Rustic Spanish Paver color palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. Comment Policy. design standards. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. The colors are available in two styles: solid or flash. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

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Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. Comment Policy. design standards. Their strength and durability easily lend themselves to the geometric, Moorish-inspired Arabesque cement tile patterns. However, the gray colors from this palette are a popular choice, too.

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