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Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

Architectural Ceramics

AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. Located in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, Rodman Primack’s apartment is outfitted with several eye-catching items that come together to tell a larger story. A Concrete House in Mexico City Surrounded by Gardens , Design Milk.

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Get The Look: Granada Tile Travels To Mexico City

Granada Tile

Here are some quick snapshots from our recent trip to Mexico City. We love traveling not only because we get to see amazing places but also because we discover amazing cement tile floors and wall tiles. Above, this black, white and grey tile design caught our eye. Like this look? You can recreate it using our Maldon concrete tiles.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Saltillo tile, named for the region it’s from, is Mexico’s most well known type of Terra-cotta tile. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Granada Tile In Milieu Magazine

Granada Tile

Inside, on page 98, Granada Tile Company’s Serengeti cement tiles form the backsplash tile in a Los Cabos, Mexico kitchen designed by Chris Barrett. The summer 2016 issue of Milieu Magazine is available on newsstands now, highlighting beautiful lush spaces that speak to the best of the season.

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight. Some I had seen before at Cersaie or Cevisama. Some were from North American brands, and new to me. I’m very pleased to see it being produced closer to home. And, of course, the Spanish and Italians are masters at this!

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Arabesque Cement Tile Pattern Repertoire Grows

Tile Talk

What I like about the first two lines, is you''ll find both a large format appropriate for floors or large walls and a smaller, mini-format that scales down well for a backsplash, small entry or hearth. These two new patterns are called Varona and Villatoro. Their names pay homage to Medieval Spanish castles.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Others wanted a more universal application: Mexico: Terra cotta tile. Mexico paved the way for this red clay-based unglazed ceramic tile. The kitchen backsplash, for example, plays with angles. These decorative ceramic tiles dressed up vertical surfaces like a fireplace or entrance hall in large estates.

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