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15 Top Selling Tiles of 2015

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15 Top Selling Tiles of 2015

As another year draws to a close, I always like to take stock of what tiles were top-sellers at Avente Tile. This informal review of the year's top selling tiles provides some insight into trends. In this year's list, you'll find that cement tiles dominate the sales including many popular stocked designs like Cuban Heritage Design 110-2B. Hexagon formats made an appearance this year and some of our ever-popular Spanish ceramic tiles continue to hold the limelight since started many years ago. Avente Tile will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Friday, Jan. 1 for the New Year's Holiday. We'll...

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Spanish Bath Tile

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Spanish Bath Tile

Hand painted Spanish bath tile create a striking accent for the shower wainscot. A grouping of four tiles in the same decorative tile pattern, Caceres, is used as an accent medallion and framed in our Yucatan Cobalt molding. Spanish bath tiles convey warmth and instill Old World ambiance in any environment. With centuries-old tile designs, our Spanish ceramic tile collection includes borders, corners, large decorative tiles and accent dots.    A Timeless Look with Spanish Bath Tiles Spanish Caceres tiles in a traditional blue and white palette provide a classic and timeless look for this bathroom in Houston, Texas. The...

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How to Apply a Penetrating Sealer

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How to Apply a Penetrating Sealer

Learn how to apply a penetrating sealer like a pro. 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. Sealers remain one of the most misunderstood steps of installing cement tile because of the different types of sealers, the nomenclature used, and the number of manufacturers and specialized products offered. In this post, I provide 5 easy steps, a few tips, and a short video. So you understand how to successfully apply a penetrating sealer to cement tile.     Before a penetrating...

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Cuban Cement Tile Plays Historic Role

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Cuban Cement Tile Plays Historic Role

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...

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving

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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