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Avente Tile Talk: March 2015
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Patterned Hexagon Tile: 3 Ways to Create Style. Last week, I shared 3 Ways to Create Style with Plain Hexagon Tile. This week, I play with pattern on this powerful six-sided polygon. Here are three ways patterned hexagon tiles provide a stylish look using both ceramic and cement tiles - all available from Avente Tile. Our journey of creating style with hexagon tiles continues. Hexagon Style Tip #1:. Use patterned cement tile in a. Format for a subtle design flair. Using cement ti...
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Avente Tile Talk: Make a Splash with Pool Tiles
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Make a Splash with Pool Tiles. Deep indigo pool tiles, coupled with the architecture of the pool house,. Make for an incredible outdoor setting. Image via Architectural Digest. Handcrafted artisan porcelain tiles are perfect for pools and water features. The materials and methods used in art pottery are similarly applied to classic porcelain tile-making techniques to achieve rich glazes that excite the eyes and hands. 25 vibrant glazes are available in a wide-ranging palette. Other ...
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Avente Tile Talk: A Better Saltillo Tile: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015. A Better Saltillo Tile: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. Via Vanguard Studio, Inc. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. The process of turning this special Mexican clay into tiles has remained unchanged since 1577. Buying R...
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Avente Tile Talk: December 2014
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Cuban Tile Redux in Muted Color Palette. For the last post of the year, I'm excited to share an exclusive tour of a private residence that uses Cuban Heritage. Cement tiles in a custom, muted color palette. You'll find the design is peaceful and calming. The redux. Also shows how cement tiles are not just for flooring anymore. Avente's exclusive tour of a private residence using Cuban cement tiles. Cuban tile entry greets guests and sets the design theme. Does not utilize a bo...
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Avente Tile Talk: October 2014
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Cement Tile Creates Luxurious Lido for Hotel. Cement tiles have the ability to create luxurious, rich designs in any environment; but, the effect is breathtaking and awesome when applied to commercial applications for restaurants and hotels because of their grand scale. The lobby of this upscale ocean-front Caribbean resort opens up to a beach via this lido that welcomes guests and invites them to relax, linger and enjoy the view. For a dramatic effect, create a circular rug or...
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Avente Tile Talk: How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. If you decide to use tile for a countertop, you should also consider the look of the counter's edge before you purchase the counter tiles. Edge options may be limited by trim tile; especially If you want to use the same color of tile on the edge as on the countertop. There are four ways to provide a finished edge for a tiled counter:. Wood Strip - not recommended. Border Strip - decorative relief tiles. Tile Counter with a Wood Edge.
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Avente Tile Talk: February 2015
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Geometric Tiles Create Style on any Budget. Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home's wall or floors. More intricate patterns reproduced on a single tile will always be more expensive than plain tiles. Here are a few tips to create style and accommodate just about any budget. Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. Line of easy-to-install, f...
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Avente Tile Talk: January 2015
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Decorative Geometrical Tile Coda. Two weeks ago I introduced our new decorative glazed ceramic tiles. In that post, Geometrical Ceramic Tiles Ring in the New Year. I explained how two popular cement tile patterns, our Geo 10. Are now available in a glazed ceramic tile format. I also promised to to share some additional forthcoming patterns and I'm excited to unveil them now. Is a new glazed ceramic tile pattern. Geometrical tile pattern glazes are from the Malibu Field Tile.
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Avente Tile Talk: August 2014
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Cement Tile Quality Expectations in Custom Design. To help gain perspective and set realistic expectations of handmade tile, I often say artisan tiles are like the strokes of an Impressionist painting or hand woven rug. When you closely look at the stroke or weave, you will see color variation and the design motif itself may not be perceptible or clear. Step back though and the blended imperfection of the artist's hand creates a stunning work of art. I do enjoy sharing this jour...
