Granada Tile

JANUARY 21, 2014

Design*Sponge recently did a q-and-a with Melanie and Marcos on cement tile—to reboot their Ask an Expert series. They have some great words of wisdom to take with you as you choose your tiles or embark on a cement tile installation. Tile photo courtesy Paola Devis. Be sure to check it out.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 16, 2017

Cement tiles are beautiful in outdoor spaces, like decks and patios. Just look at the plazas and cafes of Europe, South America and North Africa. Through wear and tear and heat and rain, these cement tiles retain their vibrant looks. A Beautiful Deck. So they’re ideal for your outdoor space.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Yesterday, we showed you some more incredible cement tile photos snapped while Marcos and Melanie have traveled around Nicaragua. As you might expect, some of these antique tile designs have made their way into Granada Tile’s own tile designs. Tile photo, Granada Tile. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Cement Tile works as well outside as it does indoors. The beauty of cement tile is its ability to work as well outside as it does indoors. All over Latin America, Europe and North Africa, cement tile has proven its worth, durability and strength against the elements.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Cement Tile works as well outside as it does indoors. The beauty of cement tile is its ability to work as well outside as it does indoors. All over Latin America, Europe and North Africa, cement tile has proven its worth, durability and strength against the elements.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 23, 2018

When editor in Chief Kate Meyers of Colorado Homes and Lifestyle moved into her best friend’s home, she chose Granada Tile’s Fez cement tile to delineate the front foyer and put her own spin on the house. Unsure about which concrete tiles to choose for your space? We can understand why!

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 24, 2016

Where you find Granada Tile, you’re sure to find great cuisine! Start by visiting our cement tile shop to peruse our large selection of in-stock handmade master-crafted cement tiles and call us today at 213-788-4238 to discuss which of our encaustic tile designs would be perfect for your home or restaurant project.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

As we shared this summer on our Instagram feed (follow us on Instagram if you’re not already; we’re @GranadaTile ), Paris is not only a beautiful city, it’s a city where you’ll find beautiful cement tile everywhere you look!

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Granada Tile

JUNE 13, 2018

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. We give you background and share the encaustic tile history, so you can share what you’ve learned when you are entertaining and your guests are admiring your newly adorned home. Where do Encaustic Tiles Originate?

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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

MAY 23, 2013

Three new tile designs from Granada Tile appear in the June 2013 issue of House Beautiful. Our big year here at Granada Tile continues! We’ve been thrilled to receive lots of press coverage for our stunning cement tile designs. Boulder, Chicago, and Miami are three new tile designs from the Stripes range.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has unveiled the top tile trends for 2024 in celebration of National Tile Day, which takes place February 23.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 18, 2021

When the Egyptian revolution began Arto fled to Beirut, and when the crisis began in Lebanon he headed to North America. In the early 60s he travelled around America before finding his home in Venice, California. Lyon Cement Tile Marias Cement Tile Santa Clara Cement Tile. Arto Brick.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Last week, we showed you some great cement tiles Melanie and Marcos came across on trip to Guatemala. This week, we thought we’d show you how to bring the look of Guatemalan cement tile into your own concrete tile installation project. Tile photo, Granada Tile. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Granada Tile

JULY 6, 2016

Our latest cement tile collection, The Paul Schatz Group , is a winner right out of the starting gate. This group of encaustic tile designs is inspired by ancient cultural patterns from North Africa, South America and Europe. We couldn’t be more flattered.

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Cement Style

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Villa Lagoon Tile can recreate antique Puerto Rican cement tiles and deliver to your door. Just send us a photo or browse our existing tile patterns and request a quote. We have supplied our colorful cement tiles for residences and restaurants in Puerto Rica. They are water and air cured.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Bill Buyok, Avente Tile owner, at Coverings 2015. Hexagons tile formats were everywhere. Hands down, Elevations concave hexagon and 3D hexagon by Aguayo was one of my favorite tile find.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The Memorial Day holiday marks the unofficial start of summer for just about everybody in America. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. These are original tile circa 1928. Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

The change would allow extremely large and extremely thin tile to be used on building exteriors. An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48 x 48 inches or 36 x 72 inches on building facades. Anderson, S.C.—An

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The release of the tile trends also commemorates National Tile Day, which is Feb. The release of the tile trends also commemorates National Tile Day, which is Feb.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. The event, held January 28-31 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. The event, held January 28-31 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 22, 2017

As 2017 slides into 2018 and the trend forecasting begins — what’s in, what’s out, what to keep, what to throw away — we were excited to see that tile remains high on the list of trends that Lonny editors want to stick around. Trends may come and go but we think cement tile is forever.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Cement Style

JANUARY 2, 2015

“Nuevo Castillo” encaustic cement tile lives up to its name turning homes into personal castles. It certainly adds elegance to living spaces throughout North America and UK. The soft two-tone gray cement tile adds depth, without overwhelming the beautifully simple white and wood decor.

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Cement Style

JUNE 7, 2015

When Boston’s Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel did a huge renovation of the 100 year old Oak Room , we were happy to have our custom cement tile be a part of the new decor by Powerstrip. The copper bar (the longest in North America) is emblazoned, “We serve the Nation.” This is one key to a good outcome.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

Decoración de baño con pisos, duchas y paredes cubiertas de azulejos de cemento Fez de Granada Tile Latin América. Fabricación de pisos artesanales, azulejos de Granada Tile Latin America. Proceso artesanal de mosaicos de cemento y pisos hidraulicos Granada Tile LatinAmerica. Foto: Jason Schmidt.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. The sophisticated tile in gray and beige can easily be integrated with neutral furnishings.

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Mosaicos

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. This post is really three different posts in one, because in every language there is some confusion about WHAT is a cement tile. Those tiles were called encaustic. (

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 12, 2014

One of the great things about traveling around Europe and Latin America is seeing all the amazing cement tile installations. For concrete tile-philes like those of us here at Granada Tile , it’s those surprising glimpses of cement tiles that are both a treat and an inspiration, and we hope for your as well.

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Mosaicos

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. Wie ihr vielleicht gesehen habt, habe ich den englischen Blog-Titel in Cement tiles geändert. Mosaico Tiles. Mosáico Tiles. Avente Tile Talk.

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