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Granada Goes Forth: Looking for Floor Tile Inspiration in Colombia

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Last year, Granada Tile ‘s own Marcos and Melanie took a trip to Cartagena, Colombia. Why Colombia? Well, in the last few years, the country has become a popular travel destination with its mix of history, art, culture and natural beauty—not to mention it’s fair share of wonderful cement tile installations.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

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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. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics.

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Week of September 14th, 2020 – Latin American Design Influences

Architectural Ceramics

However, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmth and hospitality brought on by warm colors and homey furniture seen inside many Latin American or Hispanic homes. The bright contrasting colors somehow create a sense of unity and invite you inside with open arms. Latin American Contemporary. Mexico in the (New York) City.

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