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Geometric Tiles Create Style on any Budget
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home's wall or floors. More intricate...
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Conversations Art Tile by David Shipley
By Arpi Nalbandian, Tileometry Southern California artist David Shipley has created a line of contemporary hand-painted ceramic art tile based upon his unique paintings and sculptures. According to...
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Tiled Stair Riser Design Picks
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Nothing adds more curb appeal, sense of personal style, and a real design punch than using decorative tiles on stair risers. Decorative tiles used on stair risers showcase...
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Tile Inspiration For Your Next Kitchen Remodel
Guest post by Jane Blanchard, ModernizeVibrant blue Arabesque tile adds visual interest. Image via Modernize. Tile is a popular choice for kitchen floors and backsplashes, so popular that even the...
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3 Ways to Create Style with Plain Hexagon Tile
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile With it's classic six-sided shape, the hexagon is gaining and maintaining it's elegant prowess in design circles (pun intended) once again. Here are three ways plain hexagon...
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Patterned Hexagon Tile: 3 Ways to Create Style
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Last week, I shared 3 Ways to Create Style with Plain Hexagon Tile. This week, I play with pattern on this powerful six-sided polygon. Here are three ways patterned hexagon...
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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure
By Arpi Nalbandian, TileometryCoupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place...
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Kitchen Design with Your Range Hood in Mind
Guest post by Samantha Velez, Range Hoods Inc While designing a home kitchen, making choices can feel overwhelming at times. Your mind races with thoughts like, “What do I pick first? The counter or...
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Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. The week-long event took place in Orlando, Florida and was filled...
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A Better Saltillo Tile: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers
A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. Via Vanguard Studio, Inc.By Arpi Nalbandian, Tileometry A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To...
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Make a Splash with Pool Tiles
Deep indigo pool tiles, coupled with the architecture of the pool house, make for an incredible outdoor setting. Image via Architectural Digest. Handcrafted artisan porcelain tiles are perfect for...
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New Cuban Cement Tile from Aguayo Tile
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile A few weeks ago, I shared 2015 Tile Trends from my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. I promised to share some other great new tile finds that...
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Elevations Relief Cement Wall Tile from Avente Tile
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog postTile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. One of the most unique new...
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Designer Insights with Bill Buyok
By Tudor Davies, Terry's Fabrics As you may know, Bill Buyok is the founder and owner of Avente Tile. He started the company as an online tile showroom and catalog so that hand-painted ceramic tiles...
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Hexagon Cement Tile – Patterned and Plain
Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Steeped in a rich history of architectural, design and natural elements, the hexagon is a...
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Cement Tiles Exude Warmth, Flexibility in Master Bath Redesign
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Nothing excites me more than seeing a customer's installation photos. Readers of this blog know that I love color and pattern. Needless to say, I was thrilled when a...
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5 Steps to Successfully Applying Penetrating Sealer to Cement Tile
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Sealers for cement tile should be applied to protect the tile from water and staining; but, they can also be used to enhance or restore color. A color-enhancing sealer was...
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Favorite Tiled Walks That Add Style
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile With the Summer Solstice now behind us, it's time to celebrate this much-anticipated season by enjoying the outdoors. I enjoy taking my daily neighborhood walks early in the...
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Adamson House Tile Tour
With the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, I found my thoughts wandering toward the sunny California coast. So, I thought I'd share one of my favorite historical tile haunts, The Adamson...
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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective
Stunning view of the Malibu coast from the historic Adamson House. Situated in one of the most sought after coastal locations on the West Coast in Southern California, and perhaps the nation, is the...
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Cement Tile Patterns for Patios and Floors
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Cement tile floors for outdoor patios or indoor living spaces allow you to create unparalleled visual appeal using patterns together with the colors of your choice. Here are...
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Tile and Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture at the Homestead Museum
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile 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...
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Tile Tips for an Eye-Catching Backsplash
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile This post is a contribution to the Range Hoods Inc July Blog Hop & $50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. As a blog hop participant, we've been asked to write about Summer DIY...
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Hispaniola Relief Cement Tiles Offer Island-Like Feel
Hispaniola cement tiles Colorful, dimensional Hispaniola cement tiles liven up a powder room. The Hispaniola Collection from Avente Tile is an exclusive, made-to-order series of beautiful handmade...
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Avente Tile Launches New Website and Blog
By Bill Buyok, Avente Tile Welcome! I'm pleased to announce that our blog and website have moved to a new hosting platform that is responsive and mobile ready. It's been a big effort with all "hands...
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