Avente Tile Blog — Cement Tile

Considering encaustic cement tiles for your next project? Chances are you've heard a lot about them and seen them in a stunning floor or wall installation. Curious if they are the right choice for your application? Confused on what makes encaustic cement tiles different from concrete tiles or cement tiles? Today, I will remove the mystery and confusion about the differences between encaustic cement tiles, cement tiles and concrete tiles      Let me begin by saying there is no such thing as encaustic cement tiles. There are encaustic tiles and concrete tiles (which are made of cement). The confusion...

Concrete tile offers unique advantages over its more ubiquitous cousin, ceramic tile. In today's post, we share some of the benefits of concrete tile, explain the differences between different types of cement tile, where they can be used, and provide tips for purchasing, installing and maintaining. Are you considering concrete tiles for an upcoming project? Do you have some questions about concrete tiles? Do want to make sure they are the right choice for your home or commercial installation? Read on! You'll find all the answers here.   Concrete Tile is Versatile One of the biggest differences between cement tile...

Recently, an Avente customer completed their master bathroom remodel using cement floor tiles. With a love for color and a desire to create something with a Bohemian, eclectic flair, they knew cement tile would play a great role in their design plans. Take a look at how they used cement tile to create a bathroom with an exotic flair.     The use of traditional cement floor tiles, tile rugs, full pattern flooring and contemporary mosaic wall tile, is indicative of how well cement tile can adapt and work with just about any style, theme or decor. Melilla 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 the same design or room with creating garish results? One of our customers combined both styles and materials when she recently designed the living room of her new contemporary home. We'll show you how our customer did it, and share a few tips on how to use both patterned Spanish ceramic tiles and cement tiles effortlessly.Note: This post is the second on the...

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 working on with customers. Each project shows how cement tile is being used to create flooring that is both personal and unique.   Celebrate summer and be reminded of the cool water at the seashore with the Wave pattern by Tania Marmolejo from our Artist Series.   Cement tile floor pattern using Wave in Stormy Blue and White   Desiring a casual look for their floor, one...