Avente Tile Blog

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...

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...

I am excited to introduce our new line of Rustic Terracotta tiles. These high-fired tiles can be used on wall or floors and just about any application. Rustic Terracotta tiles are available in a variety of glazed and unglazed colors and just about any shape. They are a perfect choice for creating Traditional Spanish and Spanish Colonial looks popular here in Los Angles; but, work well with any style of architecture, including commercial. As with many of our lines, these tiles are designed to echo your taste to create a look that speaks to you. Rustic Terracotta tiles are hand-made...