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Creating the Guide to Buying Handmade Cement Tile was a labor of love. It seems appropriate because making cement tile is also a labor of love. The Guide helps you understand the nuances of cement tile, how it's made and and how it differs from ceramic or porcelain tile. Cement tile is one of the most beautiful types of tile available and capable of transforming a space into a personal expression of beauty. However, the handmade beauty, quality and durability of cement tile isn't always immediately obvious. For that reason, Avente Tile created the Cement Tile Buying Guide to help...

A black and white cement tile backsplash, coupled with an uncomplicated pattern or design, exudes not only a feeling of serenity, but also one of simple elegance. Avente's Traditional Bayahibe cement tile pattern makes an elegant backdrop for this powder room.      Avente Tile client Laura S. felt her remodeled powder room needed something that was not only graceful, but also something that didn't command too much attention for a small space. The result of her search led to our Traditional Bayahibe C (black and white colorway) cement tile. "Just wanted to send you a picture of the finished...

Creating the Guide to Buying Handmade Cement Tile has been a labor of love. To be one of the most beautiful types of tile available for transforming a space into a personal expression of pattern, style and design, the handmade beauty, quality and durability of cement tile isn't always immediately obvious. For that reason, Avente Tile created the Cement Tile Buying Guide to help you make sense of the choices available and to help you decide if cement tile is the right tile product for you.      The Guide, which is based on the hard-earned knowledge and experience of...

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 reflective of your style and taste is easy with tile.    This post was originally published in July 2015 as a contribution to the Range Hoods Inc. July Blog Hop. However, because it offers so many great design ideas and tips, we wanted to share it with our readers on our site.   Patchwork designs create an eye-catching backsplash but take planning to achievea balanced blend of...

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 stifling and oppressive heat, there is great news! As my mind continues to wander, I couldn't help but think of a getaway or vacation, so I thought I would share one of my favorite tile haunts here in California, The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum. This museum is filled with Spanish tile and is an exquisite example Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture.    The Homestead...