Avente Tile Blog
Cuban Cement Tiles
Posted by William Buyok on
Cuban cement tiles are an excellent way to add color, pattern and design to a commercial space or home. We introduced these tiles over ten years ago and they continue to be a popular flooring choice. However, they have increasingly become more popular as a feature wall, kitchen backsplash, or wainscot. See what makes Cuban cement tiles unique and be inspired by our most popular installations. You'll discover how versatile these tiles are and how easily they can be used in traditional or contemporary homes. Although we stock many colorways and patterns, they have strong design appeal because the colors...
- Tags: Cement Tile, Cuban Tile, Custom Tile, Handmade Cuban Tile, Tile Design, Tile Patterns, Vintage Tile Designs
Encaustic Cement Tile
Posted by William Buyok on
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...
- Tags: Cement Tile, Concrete Tile, Encaustic Tile, floor Tile, Flooring, Handmade Tile, Tile Design, Wall Tiles
Concrete Tile
Posted by William Buyok on
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...
- Tags: Arabesque Tiles, Bathroom Tiles, Cement Flooring, Cement Pavers, Cement Tile, Cement Wall Tiles, Concrete Tile, Hardscaping, Kitchen Tiles, Landscaping, Outdoor, Outdoor Tiles
Favorite Fireplace Tile Ideas
Posted by William Buyok on
- Tags: Cement Tile Fireplace Designs, Fireplace Tile Ideas, Malibu Tile, Portuguese Ceramic Tile, Spanish Tile, Spanish Tile Fireplace Designs
Moroccan Cement Tile is Perfect Pattern for Bath Floor
Posted by William Buyok on
With its classic Moroccan cement tile pattern, our Mission Marrakech is a perfect choice for this pool bathroom's floor. The mix of cool blues and complementary brown and yellow maintains a sophisticated vibe that is soothing, echoing a water theme. The cement tile pattern pays tribute to the elaborate Islamic geometric patterns often created with Zellige terracotta tiles. A unique style of mosaic tile in Arabic patterns that could be found decorating fountains, walls and floors throughout Morocco. You can see why the homeowner choose this tile for her new home's pool bathroom floor in Houston, Texas. Her choice...
- Tags: Arabesque Tiles, Mission Marrakech Pattern, Moroccan Cement Tile, Moroccan Tile, Sacred Geometry, Zellige Tile