Welcome to Avente Tile's Aguayo Cement Tile Information Center!

Avente and Aguayo Cement Tiles

Our passion for cement tile has led us to develop a strong relationship with one of the oldest and most distinguished names in cement tile: Aguayo Tile.

Founded in 1948, Industrias Aguayo de Construccion is currently the premier manufacturer of cement tiles in the Dominican Republic and The Caribbean. The company is a third generation family business with a current production capacity of more than 4,000 hand-made tiles per day.

Aguayo Tiles have been utilized in the restoration of historically relevant sites, such as in Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, and the Colonial City in the Dominican Republic.

 


 

Close-up of Cuban Heritage Cement Tile Design CH110-3B
Close-up of Cuban Heritage Cement Tile Design CH110-3B

 

Aguayo encaustic cement tiles can be ordered in any quantity and include the largest color palette with almost 90 colors available. They are also the only manufacturer that can provide polished cement tiles direct from the factory.

Within this Aguayo Tile handmade cement tile information center, you'll find links to resources that will answer all your questions about cement tiles. However, if you don't find the answers to your questions, then please let us know by completing our Request Information form.

More specifically:
Heritage Traditional Alcala Cement Tile Adorns Powder Room Wall
Heritage Traditional Alcala Cement Tile Adorns Powder Room Wall

Designing with Aguayo Cement Tile

Patterned Cement Tiles can be Customized to create bespoke designs
Patterned cement tile colors can be customized to create a unique look

 


Learn about Cement Tile


Cement Tile Installation, Care and Maintenance for Aguayo Tiles


Quick Reference to Aguayo Cement Tiles Carried By Avente Tile

Avente Tile has been selling Aguayo Cement Tiles since we started in 2003. We carry all of the patterned cement tile, relief and molding cement tiles, and solid color cement tiles to coordinate with traditional Cuban Heritage, Artist Series, Geometric, and Traditional tile patterns, as well as the cement tile Fragments mosaic series. Click on the images below to browse through our vast selection of handmade cement tiles by Agauyo.

 

Remember, cement tiles are handmade, one tile at a time, making each tile unique and different - you'll see the hand of the artisan tile-maker in each cement tile.

Aguayo Cement Tile Patterns & Color Palette

Use the Aguayo Color Palette for any Cuban, Traditional and Geometric pattern. Textured and Molding are available in any Aguayo Color with a polished or unpolished finish. Patterned tiles are generally available in an 8"x8" format. Plain Tiles are available in square formats that range from 4"x4" to 14"x14", plus you'll find a few octagonal and rectangular options. Use the Aguayo Price List to understand costs for each format, finish, and color group. Aguayo tile prices are determined, in part, by color choice. In general, dark greens and blues are categorized within the more expensive B or C color groups. This flexible line is a great choice because there are no minimums, and more than 80 colors to choose from to help you personalize your design.

Patterned Cement Tile

Relief & Molding

Aguayo Colors & Fragments

Traditional
Traditional
Cement Tile
Cuban Heritage
Cuban Heritage
Cement Tile
Textured
Textured
Cement Tile
Aguayo Solid Color
Aguayo Solid Color
Cement Tile
Artist Series
Artist Series
Cement Tile
Geometric
Geometric
Cement Tile
Aguayo Molding
Aguayo Cement Tile
Molding & Stairs
Fragments - Cement Tile Mosaics for Backsplash & Walls
Fragments Mosaic
Cement Tile

Being made of concrete, cement tiles and cement tile floors are extremely durable and may accurately be referred to as concrete tiles. Cement tiles are an eco-friendly, green product since they are not kiln-fired. If you need some inspiration or want to see how cement tiles are used, we urge you to visit our Cement Tile Design Ideas.

 

 


Where Can I Install Cement Tiles?

You can install cement tiles on floors, walls, back splashes, lobbies or kitchen counters, bathrooms and ceilings. They are ideal for both commercial and residential applications. Most cement tiles are not frost proof and are not suitable for outdoor locations that are subject to freeze/thaw conditions.

 

Being made of concrete, cement tiles and cement tile floors are extremely durable and may accurately be referred to as concrete tiles. Cement tiles are an eco-friendly green product since they are not kiln-fired.

Cement Tile Installation

Cement Tiles Go by Many Names

Cement tile go by many names. They are made of concrete and called cement tiles to distinguish them from ceramic tiles. Cement Tiles are also commonly called Hydraulic Tiles which describes the manufacturing process -- each tile is hydraulically pressed under high-pressure.

Handcraft Cement Tiles are also called Cuban Tiles (in Florida); Mosaicos Hidraulicos, Ladrilhos Hidraulicos, Baldosas Hidraulicas in Spanish-speaking nations; Carreaux de Ciment or carrelages du ciment (in France and Belgium). Less common names include Portuguese tegels, Barcelona Tile (because they were used by Gaudi in his home city by the same name), Redondo Tile and Mission Tile.

Cement tiles are often mistakenly called Encaustic Tiles or Encaustic Cement Tiles. Encaustic tiles are created with an inlaid pattern of two or more different colors of clay and are more correctly called inlaid tiles.

Cement Tile Customization

Cement tiles can also be customized. For creative, design people, Avente offers Cement Tile Customization Services for tiles in our Cuban Heritage design and Heritage Colors line.

Cement Tile Blog Posts

Avente Tile Talk: Cuban Heritage Cement Tiles featured in This Old House - Sep 22, 2010
On page 37, This Old House features Avente's Cuban Heritage Design 110-2B cement tile for the kitchen backsplash. You can also hop over to Buckminster Green's Gallery. The first three images show different views of this installation.

YouTube Videos about Cement Tiles

Watch cement tiles being made. The pigmented cement is hand-poured into the patterned mold. The mold is removed.

We have many great videos on manufacturing and installing cement tiles. Check out Avente Tile on YouTube!

 

 

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Welcome to Avente Tile's Handmade Cement Tile Information Center! Our passion for cement tile has led us to offer one of the broadest collections of cement tile patterns anywhere on the Internet.

Close-up of Cuban Heritage Cement Tile Design CH110-3B

Close-up of Cuban Heritage Cement Tile Design CH110-3B

 

Given our extensive experience in selling cement tile and long-term relationships with top suppliers, we care immensely about finding custom cement tile solutions for any budget.

Within this Handmade Cement Tile Information Center, you'll find links to resources designed to answer all your questions. If you don't find the answers you need, then please let us know by completing our Request Information form.

More specifically:

Heritage Traditional Alcala Cement Tile Adorns Powder Room Wall

Heritage Traditional Alcala Cement Tile Adorns Powder Room Wall

Designing with Cement Tile

Learn about Cement Tile

Did you know there is a difference between encaustic tiles and cement tiles? Cement tiles go by many names and it's important to know the various nomenclature and how they differ from ceramic tiles and encaustic tiles.  Our application guide clearly outlines where our different cement tiles lines can be installed - and where they shouldn't!

Pigmented Cement is Poured into Different Sections of a Mold to Create the Tile's Pattern
Pigmented Cement is Poured into Sections of a Mold to Create the Tile's Pattern

Cement Tile Installation, Care and Maintenance

Our illustrated guide to installing cement tile is a great guide to understanding the installation process.  The importance of pre-sealing cement tile and sealing cement tile is also explained with specific, actionable recommendations and tips.

Cement tiles must be laid on a perfectly level and clean surface

Cement tiles must be laid on a perfectly level and clean surface

 

 

Quick Reference to Avente's Cement Tiles

Avente Tile offers an expansive selection of patterned cement tile, plain cement tile, including cement tile in relief and base trim.  Our encaustic cement tiles are arranged by Collections:

  1. Heritage
  2. Mission
  3. Classic
  4. Rustic and Arabesque

Avoid mixing tiles from different collections because they each use different palettes, thicknesses, and shapes. Within each collection you'll find links to design tools, trim, options, pricing, and installation guidelines.

Remember: cement tiles are handmade, one tile at a time, making each tile unique and different - you'll see the hand of the artisan tile-maker in each cement tile.

 

Traditional Melilla Cement Tile Pattern in Custom Colors for Bathroom Floor

Traditional Melilla Cement Tile Pattern in Custom Colors

 

Heritage Cement Tile Collection

The Heritage collection is a good choice for designers, architects, and homeowners seeking a custom look. It's a good choice for large and small projects that can accommodate lead times of 8 weeks.  You'll also find smaller quantities of the Cuban Heritage 

Reasons to work with the Heritage Collection:

  • Comprehensive color palette with almost 90 colors
  • Small quantities of Cuban, Traditional, and Contemporary are stocked
  • Large choice of plain formats from 4"x4" to 14"x14", including hexagons
  • Pattern formats in standard 8"x8" and some 10"x10" sizes
  • Lots of patterns including Cuban, Geometric, Traditional and contemporary
Explore the Heritage Cement Tile Collection

 

Traditional Catalina Encaustic Cement Tile from the Heritage Collection

Traditional Catalina Encaustic Cement Tile from the Heritage Collection