Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Cement tiles are one of the most popular materials on the market today. They wow with their many beautiful patterns and colors, and impress with their nearly unmatched durability and longevity. From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2019

Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. With the creative use of cement tiles, interior designers can introduce innovative and striking elements into walkways, patios, and all outdoor living spaces. Jill Burnham added a floor of Granada Tile’s Serengeti tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

There are so many designs, shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Cement tile is enjoying a recent return to the spotlight and is one of the most sought after home materials on the market today. The Best Option for Indoor Shower Tile: Cement Tiles.

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Granada Tile

JULY 20, 2019

Besides being stunningly beautiful, encaustic cement tiles offer a myriad of benefits which make them a step above the mass-produced ceramic tiles. Before you install, there are a few things you should knowabout encaustic cement tile. Colors Are Endless, but Location Matters. How Encaustic Tiles Are Made. Fully Customizable.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 19, 2014

Handmade Alcala Cement Tile on a bathroom wall. In my last post, I introduced Avente Tile’s newly published Guide to Buying Handmade Cement Tile. This 14-page downloadable Guide features information, examples of cement tile installations, FAQs, and more. What is Handmade Cement Tile? Cement Tiles are: • Durable.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Cuban Tile.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? Cement Tiles Are Low Maintenance.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 6, 2017

If you’ve started shopping for cement tiles for an upcoming home or commercial upgrade, you may have come across the question, “what is the difference between hand painted and hand poured tiles?”. Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured? Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured? Floor or wall medallion.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Cement tiles naturally create an Old World ambiance with their traditional patterns and color variations that occur from being a hand-crafted product. This Italian restaurant uses a cement tile border pattern in rows to create charm. For a different take on the cement tile rug, consider using border patterns laid in rows.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The tiles have made a significant comeback over the years, and have hypnotized home and business owners once again with their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. Why Choose Cement Tile Over Ceramic?

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. This moisture penetration will even occur on floors that have been thoroughly sealed.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Cement tiles are many things, but the one thing they’re not is overrated. If you think cement tiles are only popular now because of their beautiful designs and celebrity designer praise, think again. There are many reasons why cement tiles are such great products for a variety of places and come with many advantages.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

While tiles are traditionally placed upon floors and walls with collection counterparts, we’re stepping out-of-the-box to explore modern and innovative ways to apply the beauty and practicality of this surface material. Another alternative is a simple border of black and white tiles creating a bold floor with a classic look.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2024

The VitrA booth, spanning more than 1200 square feet, featured trend-setting cement, stone, wood and marble collections along with an extensive outdoor tile collection. These interactive product displays included a number of its collections including Meteorite, Cemental, Color 2.0, VitrA’s aggressive expansion in the U.S.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Keep reading!

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2018

Dining room floor tiles are an excellent way to add lasting style that is neither boring nor too trendy. Modern cement tiles offer an aesthetic that is both classic and innovative that allows you to customize them however you like; tailor colors, size, shape and pattern to meet your design needs. Here’s how.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2021

One of the most exciting things about Granada Tile is the vast array of styles, shapes, and colors you can use to create your own stunning look. This gives you the ability to create accent pieces or vast flooring. These make for fantastic floors ranging from 8″ to 16″ wide. Hexagons and Octagons. Tile featured: Equi.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

EmserTile Parkview Inspired by the world’s finest marbles, Parkview offers traditional marble looks with classic whites and the deepest blacks as well as unconventional marbles with its deep, rich cobalt blue. This high-end series also features the color Calacatta Lucca in a 12mm porcelain STILE slab.

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Granada Tile

MAY 15, 2018

While tile trends come and go, one color combination has remained a tried-and-true classic for centuries: black and white tile. Patterned black and white tile go with just about any color palette and style. Why You Should Choose Cement Tiles for Your Patio. This creates a top color layer ?” Artisan Made.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 7, 2014

Granada Tile is starting out 2014 right—we’ve got lots of news to share and tons of great new cement tile installations to share. He came across our cement tiles “either through Yelp or Googling. Our Web site caught his fancy, since it shows lots of complete cement tile installations rather than just single tiles.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? A while back, we shared Granada Tile ‘s brand new tile installation video with you, featuring Guy Vidal, of Design Vidal , taking us through the steps involved in installing cement tile in a bathroom. Never lay your cement tiles directly on to fresh, uncured concrete.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

The Enhance tile collection offers a vast selection of colors and styles making every installation as unique as its creator, according to the company. Multiple sizes and colors for both floors and walls, added features like R11 anti-slip and EmGuard anti-microbial finishes, all for both indoors and out, are available.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Taking a closer look, the mix of three ceramics work harmoniously together not only because of their monochromatic color palette, but their shapes as well. Whether it’s used as a bathroom floor or kitchen backsplash, the cement tile trend isn’t going away any time soon. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

The company said it will unveil new tile collections as well as inspired new concepts with the styles and designs such as Emersyn Lane, the smooth patterns of Encaustic Echoes, the sophistication of Studio Marble Impressions and edgy appeal of Pop Culture. Studio Marble Impressions. Encaustic Echoes.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 15, 2021

These tiles produce a long-lasting and welcoming look and combine well with our Echo Collection to create sleek styles for backsplashes or floors. The Olvera Collection comes in various styles, colors, and patterns. The tiles themselves may look like terracotta or Saltillo but are completely cement-based. Rectangles. ?

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Patrick’s Day and the color green, then you’re in luck with our Surge Collection. Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. 5 colors, in bold and subtle hues. 5 colors, in bold and subtle hues.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 21, 2016

The simple, yet arresting, black and white concrete tile floor is the perfect foil for the large black framed mirror, a generous soaking tub and a marble topped vanity, an industrial yet elegant look that has us dying to dive in! The finishing touches: plants, Missoni towels and a simple wooden stool.

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Granada Tile

JULY 9, 2015

Today on Design Sponge , two great tastes together: Granada Tile’s Fez cement tile in black and white in Moby, one of the hottest restaurants in East Hampton, AND a recipe for the restaurant’s grilled Margherita pizza.

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Granada Tile

JULY 2, 2015

East Borough, a hip Vietnamese restaurant in Culver City, has incredible food and incredible cement tiles. While not all of the cement tiles we see in restaurants, coffee shops and homes are our concrete tiles, Granada Tiles carries many of the classic tile patterns found around the world.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. The type of glass or the color used becomes an extension of the home, allowing homeowners like you to bring a bit of the style inside your home, out. Cement & Terracotta.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

But, to stay on topic and on trend, let’s look specifically at the darkest color called Anthracite that is available in a matte black natural finish. The white tile looks clean and bright against the matte black floor and shower door frame. AC’s Florence Collection, cement tile with natural pigment. Shiplap anyone?

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 26, 2014

Some say a solid cultured marble floor is the way to go. I have not torn out any floors with small tile. I have removed and replaced solid cultured marble and 4x4 and 6x6 tile on a shower floor because eventually the grout failed water invaded the space. These too come in various colors and textures.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Glass: Our Tozen Collection features several glass mosaic patterns and colors. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper. To view more color options and sizes, download our Data Sheet here.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. It’s also an easier option on the wallet than its cement counterpart. Some times you just need a good scare or cry.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 22, 2020

Combining different materials opens the door to new effects that can be amazingly rich in color. The mix of cement and wood and impossible insertions of marble open the way to very fine aesthetic outcomes. Why is Ceramic Wood a Great Idea?

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