Spanish Floor Tile
Looking for a high quality Spanish floor tile? Our handmade Rustic Cement Tile Pavers offer the same look that you love in Spanish floor tile with a rustic elegance you won't find with a traditionally...
View ArticleHow to Lay Out a Cement Tile Floor
Learn how to lay out a cement tile floor like a pro. When laying cement floor tile - or any floor tile - some basic rules apply and it all starts with a floor plan layout. These rules apply to plain...
View ArticleDecorative Cement Tiles That Age With Grace
Be floored by hand-crafted decorative cement tiles that will bring lasting beauty to your homeAvente Tile was featured in this article on Houzz, November 1, 2015. The author, Janet Dunn, is a Houzz and...
View ArticleYear End Cement Tile Sale
Celebrate the season and all year long with encaustic cement tile. Our Year End Cement Tile Sale takes one of our favorite patterns, Traditional Neiba, and offers it in four new, exciting colorways....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
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View ArticleCuban Cement Tile Plays Historic Role
Cuban cement tile is a popular choice for a kitchen backsplash, wall or wainscot because the tiles add color, pattern, and the appearance of texture or movement. With their versatility also comes...
View ArticleHow to Apply a Penetrating Sealer
Learn how to apply a penetrating sealer like a pro. Sealers for cement tile should be applied to protect the tile from water and staining; but, they can also be used to enhance or restore color....
View ArticleSpanish Bath Tile
Hand painted Spanish bath tile create a striking accent for the shower wainscot. A grouping of four tiles in the same decorative tile pattern, Caceres, is used as an accent medallion and framed in our...
View ArticleHoliday Cheer from Avente Tile
There is no better time than the Holidays to express our appreciation for your business and friendship. May all the joys of the season be yours.Avente Tile will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 23 - Friday,...
View Article15 Top Selling Tiles of 2015
As another year draws to a close, I always like to take stock of what tiles were top-sellers at Avente Tile. This informal review of the year's top selling tiles provides some insight into trends. In...
View ArticleHexagon Cement Tiles Accent Royal Restaurant
The Royal eatery, situated in a historic Washington, D.C. area, uses three different color blends of Hexagon cement tiles. One color group with contrasting light and dark warm tones is used for an...
View ArticleAnimal Tiles Add Touch of Fun to Utility Room
Our Whimsical Animal tiles provide a fun accent when combined with brightly colored plain tiles in this utility room. In fact, I'd venture to say that these hand-painted tiles, each unique and...
View ArticleAvoiding Efflorescence in Cement Tile Installations
Efflorescence is a physical phenomenon that occurs with concrete in the presence of water. The discussion is slightly technical; however, it's easy to understand and should be considered required...
View ArticleEncaustic Cement Tile Explained
There is a great deal of confusion and a bit of mystery about the difference between encaustic tiles, encaustic cement tiles, and concrete tiles. While it may seem like a trivial point or an exercise...
View ArticleSpanish Tile Brings Decorative Style Home
Inspired by centuries-old Spanish tile designs, our Spanish ceramic tile line is skillfully hand-painted by artisans. The magnificent Spanish tile designs include borders, corners, large decorative...
View ArticleCreating Custom Cement Tile Patterns
Inspired by centuries-old Spanish tile designs, our Spanish ceramic tile line is skillfully hand-painted by artisans. The magnificent Spanish tile designs include borders, corners, large decorative...
View ArticleCuban Cement Tile Pattern Inspiration
Explore Cuban cement tile patterns from the lens of a friend's recent trip to this island. The images provide sensational inspiration that showcase the possibilities of Cuban tile patterns. During the...
View ArticleAvoiding Efflorescence in Cement Tile Installations
Efflorescence is a physical phenomenon that occurs with concrete in the presence of water. The discussion is slightly technical; however, it's easy to understand and should be considered required...
View ArticleEncaustic Cement Tile Explained
There is a great deal of confusion and a bit of mystery about the difference between encaustic tiles, encaustic cement tiles, and concrete tiles. While it may seem like a trivial point or an exercise...
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