Avente Tile Blog

If you love cement tile and need them for a project right away for a project this summer, we have some great finds for you! Three new cement tile styles for the summer. Patterns include classic styles that use fresh and new colors in a cool palette to hip and contemporary designs that are both fun and fascinating. Best of all, these patterns are all in-stock and ready ship.    #1 - Traditional Cement Tile Style Inspired by classic Italian design from a century ago, the Firenze pattern uses a rich palette from the Classic colors. Pattern colors include cream,...

Hexagonal tiles continue to inspire design! The sexy, six-sided polygon is perhaps more popular now than ever before. This is especially true in cement tiles where bespoke color placement on patterns provide delightful designs that are creative, sophisticated, interesting, and fun. Here's a few of the latest custom hexagonal cement tile designs that have passed through our doors.    Hexagon Tile Patterns Considered both timely and timeless, the Mission Hexagonal Cement Tile collection provides new-found appreciation and a fresh look using geometrical shapes. Ideal for interior and exterior design portfolios including both wall and floors.   Our Bakery Hex pattern...

Our traditional Spanish tiles come in vibrant colors with versatile formats that create spectacular patterns when grouped together for a kitchen backsplash. To maximize the visual impact of these colorful patterned tile, group them to create a large mural. Here's some of our favorite Spanish tile patterns that provide eye-catching appeal in residential kitchens and bathrooms.   The tile patterns and colors inspired by these Spanish and Portuguese designs have weathered the ages to create classic looks that are still relevant and fresh today. The natural variation in these handpainted tiles looks best with natural stone, unglazed bisque or hand-painted...

Installing cement tiles is a simple process, but it must be done with care, thought, and above all some planning. Because each cement tile is individually handmade you will find slight variations in the thickness, shape, and color. Slight imperfections, irregular edges and crazing are inherent to cement tile and add to the product's natural appeal. Whether you are a DIYer or a professional installer, here's our guidance on how to install cement tile.    In order to achieve the best results, I recommend using a professional tile installer because cement tile is slightly less forgiving when installing than porcelain...

Because of their durability and design flexibility, cement tiles are an excellent choice for restaurant and hospitality design. With their vibrant colors and distinguished patterns, you'll see them used on the floor in many destination resturants. We also include a few examples where these colorful tiles are used on the wall, too! Here are 15 restaurants where cement tile floors really make the room!   With so many choices and the ability to customize patterns and colors, it's no surprise that designers and architects look to cement tile to provide eye-catching designs for custom, commercial restaurant design. Furthermore, the strength and...