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13 Top Selling Tiles from 2013

As another year begins, I always like to take stock of went well for Avente and where the company can improve. I also like to review the year's top selling tiles. This informal review provides some...

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Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips

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...

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Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Avente's popular Cuban Cement...

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Thanks Tile Heritage Foundation

There are few things I like more than seeing stunning tile installations, new tile designs and meeting creative tile artists! Let's just say I had a pretty stellar day last week when I was combing...

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Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding

Trim and molding seems to be one of the most confusing details in a tile installation. It's easy to understand why there is so much confusion. First, there are no industry standards and this results in...

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A Tiled Fireplace Will Warm the Home All Year

With heart-shaped candy boxes and cuddly teddy bears taking over store shelves, there's no denying that Cupid has his arrow poised to strike lovers this Valentine's Day. But nothing says love like a...

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Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

An ever-increasing back-to-basics philosophy is leading homeowners towards the path of refreshing and renewing the look of their living areas. Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic...

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Tile Fireplace Design Tips

— Written by Bill Buyok, Avente TileAs February comes to a close, so does this month’s focus on tiled hearths and fireplaces. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for...

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Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

— Written by Bill Buyok, Avente Tile&Arpi Nalbandian, Tileometry The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns increases visual excitement...

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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...

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Simple Cement Tile Patterns are Playful & Powerful

— Written by Bill Buyok, Avente TilePatterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the...

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Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Shy

— By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile We've been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful! There's no doubt that patterned cement tiles are a great way to...

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Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict

— By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. I've had so much fun and such a great response, I've decided to continue playing with pattern through April!...

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Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity

By Arpi Nalbandian, TileometryThis recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors...

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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. Here's a...

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Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant

By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile. All photos provided by Sally Kane I must begin this post by saying, thanks! Thanks to a very smart, extremely motivated, and very inspiring entrepreneur, Sally Kane! We...

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New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip

By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile. Greetings from Las Vegas! This week I'm in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014, an annual tile trade show.Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the...

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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 hadn't seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since I've...

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Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania

By Arpi Nalbandian, Tileometry In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, we're happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo...

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Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

By Selena Madden As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied.Iran or Central Asia,...

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