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Living History: More Sensational Cement Tile from Guatemala

Granada Tile

Guatemala, as with Nicaragua, has a robust tradition of cement tile installations. Spied at a posada in Antigua, Nicaragua, a simple cement tile floor caught Melanie and Marcos’s attention. At a posada in Antigua, Guatemala, a simple pattern of cement tiles covers the floor. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Cement Tiles Around the World (Infographic)

Granada Tile

Cement tiles in Guatemala evoke many of the colorful, elaborate styles popular in Latin America, with an emphasis on rich color combinations and embellished star designs. Some Moroccan cement tiles have become so popular in the U.S. that they have ceased to seem exotic.

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Cement Tiles Around the World [Infographic]

Granada Tile

Cement tiles in Guatemala evoke many of the colorful, elaborate styles popular in Latin America, with an emphasis on rich color combinations and embellished star designs. Some Moroccan cement tiles have become so popular in the U.S. that they have ceased to seem exotic.