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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

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Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. 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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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. Visit the Granada Tile Minis collection to view our zellige-inspired cement tile. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile.

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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

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If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of.

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Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile

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Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile. Project Pick: Moroccan Inspired Cement Tile Floor. The patterned cement tile, Casablanca, in this bedroom takes its cues from the Moroccan tradition of zellij tile design. Cement Tile and Moroccan Tile. Image credit: Morocco Travel Blog. Heritage Golden Rod.

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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

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While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Cement tiles are poured into metal molds from a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, and mineral powders. So to answer a common question, cement tiles are not truly encaustic.

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