Tile and Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture at the Homestead Museum
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile The hot, humid weather we've been experiencing in Southern California since last week has taken a toll on me. I am not used to the tropical weather, so I find my mind...
View ArticleTile Tips for an Eye-Catching Backsplash
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile This post is a contribution to the Range Hoods Inc July Blog Hop & $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. As a blog hop participant, we've been asked to write about Summer DIY...
View ArticleHispaniola Relief Cement Tiles Offer Island-Like Feel
Colorful, dimensional Hispaniola cement tiles liven up a powder room. The Hispaniola Collection from Avente Tile is an exclusive, made-to-order series of beautiful handmade cement tiles inspired by the...
View ArticleAvente Tile's Blog - Tile Talk - Moves to New Home
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Welcome! I'm pleased to announce that today is our very first post of our blog, Avente Tile Talk, at its new location here on Avente Tile. I started the Avente Tile Talk...
View ArticleRelief Cement Tiles Offer Relaxed Feel
The Hispaniola Collection from Avente Tile is an exclusive, made-to-order series of beautiful handmade cement tiles inspired by the climate, textures and surroundings of the Dominican Republic. First...
View ArticleCement Tile Patterns for Patios and Floors
Cement tile patterns for floors, outdoor patios or indoor living spaces allow you to create unparalleled visual appeal with the colors of your choice. Here are a few recent projects that I've been...
View ArticleTile and Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture at the Homestead Museum
The hot, humid weather we've been experiencing in Southern California since last week has taken a toll on me. I am not used to the tropical weather, so I find my mind wandering. However, with the...
View ArticleRelief Cement Tiles Offer Relaxed Feel
The Hispaniola Collection from Avente Tile is an exclusive, made-to-order series of beautiful handmade cement relief tiles inspired by the climate, textures and surroundings of the Dominican Republic....
View ArticleTile and Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture at the Homestead Museum
The hot, humid weather we've been experiencing in Southern California since last week has taken a toll on me. I am not used to the tropical weather, so I find my mind wandering. However, with the...
View ArticleCement Tile Buying Guide: Finding the Cement Tile That's Right for You
A kitchen backsplash is one place you'll be looking at a lot while you enjoy your home. It's also one place that allows you to really emphasize your style. Creating an eye-catching backsplash...
View ArticleMaking Cement Tile: A Primer
A kitchen backsplash is one place you'll be looking at a lot while you enjoy your home. It's also one place that allows you to really emphasize your style. Creating an eye-catching backsplash...
View ArticleSpanish Tile Designs add Pizzazz to Contemporary Bath
When you think of Spanish tile, it's easy to imagine tiled stair risers with terracotta bisque pavers, a wall fountain with colorful quarter design patterns, or some Hispano-Moresque architectural...
View ArticleDesigning with Decorative Tiles
Our go-to girl for design, Lisa M. Smith, shows How to get the most from decorative tile. Decorative tile or patterned tile are sometimes called deco tiles. Because deco tiles have a distinct design...
View ArticleA Brief History of Hand-Painted Majolica Tile
Our go-to girl for design, Lisa M. Smith, shows How to get the most from decorative tile. Decorative tile or patterned tile are sometimes called deco tiles. Because deco tiles have a distinct design...
View ArticleEncaustic Cement Tile as Wainscoting
Encaustic cement tile can be used on walls to create a unique wainscot with pattern and vibrant color. Encaustic cement tile wainscoting is a great way to carry a floor pattern to the wall from...
View ArticleDesigning with Cement Tile: Shapes, Sizes, Formats
The design options for cement tile are extensive. Not only can pattern square tiles be customized, there are a lots of different shapes including hexagon, rectangles and Arabesque formats. Avente's...
View ArticleDesigning with Decorative Tiles
Our go-to girl for design, Lisa M. Smith, shows How to get the most from decorative tile. Decorative tile or patterned tile are sometimes called deco tiles. Because deco tiles have a distinct design...
View ArticleA Brief History of Hand-Painted Majolica Tile
Pottery has always been popular in Spain, as evident with existence of earthenware pottery for thousands of years. During the years the Arabs were in Spain, they brought with them the Majolica method...
View ArticleThe Majolica Method for Hand-Painted Tiles
If you missed her previous post, A Brief History of Hand-Painted Majolica Tile, read it first. If you find yourself in Barcelona, Spain make sure to visit her studio and shop, BenSu Ceramics.--...
View ArticleDesigning with Spanish Tile and Cement Tile
Do you love the rich colors and unique patterns of encaustic cement tile? Do you also like the bright colors and stylized patterns found in traditional Spanish tile? Not sure how to use both of them in...
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