Avente Tile Blog
Cuban Cement Tile Plays Historic Role
Posted by William Buyok on
Cuban cement tile is a popular choice for a kitchen backsplash, wall or wainscot because the tiles add color, pattern, and the appearance of texture or movement. With their versatility also comes customization. It's because of this trait that our client chose to specify Cuban Heritage tiles for her restoration project. Donna Hochberg completed a remodel of a 1790 post-and-beam Federal style home in North Reading, MA. She says, "I purchased cement tiles from you. The tiles have become the centerpiece of my kitchen remodel. It was a pleasure working with you on this project and I hope to have...
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by William Buyok on
Customers, Friends, and Tile Enthusiasts, There is no time more fitting than now to say Thank You! Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Holiday filled with happiness, treasured family and friends, good times, and great food! - Avente Tile
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Year End Cement Tile Sale
Posted by William Buyok on
Celebrate the season and all year long with encaustic cement tile. Our Year End Cement Tile Sale takes one of our favorite patterns, Traditional Neiba, and offers it in four new, exciting colorways. All four colorways are in stock for quick shipping and on sale right now! This special cement tile sale won't last long. We also have a few favorite patterns in top-selling colorways that are in stock in limited quantities. Don't delay it's not everyday you get great cement tile, at a great price, shipped right away! Cement Tile Sale Features Neiba Pattern in Classic Two-Color Colorways...
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Decorative Cement Tiles That Age With Grace
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Be floored by hand-crafted decorative cement tiles that will bring lasting beauty to your home Avente Tile was featured in this article on Houzz, November 1, 2015. The author, Janet Dunn, is a Houzz and lifestyle magazine contributor, writer, stylist and interior design enthusiast. She spends time in two beautiful places: the Sunshine Coast and the Southern Highlands. She also edits and writes for Protect Wooli website. The fascinating art of making cement tiles with multi-coloured inlaid designs has been around for hundreds of years. In many countries, they are often still hand-crafted in the time-honoured way using...
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How to Lay Out a Cement Tile Floor
Posted by William Buyok on
Learn how to lay out a cement tile floor like a pro. When laying cement floor tile - or any floor tile - some basic rules apply and it all starts with a floor plan layout. These rules apply to plain tile, a pattern that covers the entire space or a traditional rug design. The floor plan layout communicates exactly where each tile should be laid, ensures the correct quantity of tiles are purchased, and most importantly, is the first step to a successful installation. Before ordering tiles, decide how the tile will be installed. There are two basic...