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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

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Ceramic encaustic tiles were made with clay and glazes that have been put through a heating process to essentially burn the pigments and patterns into the tile. While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another.

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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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All About the Craftsmanship of Cement Tiles

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Cement tiles aren’t just popular because of the stunning designs available, they’re also one of the most durable types of tile on the market. In fact, there are many examples of 100-year-old cement tile installations that still look great today. So what is it that makes cement tiles so hardwearing? Manufacturing Tough Tiles.

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Instagram-Worthy Bedroom Ideas from Granada Tile

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Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. The Echo Collection revitalizes an art form developed in France in the mid-1800s and spread across the world.

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Instagram-Worthy Bedroom Ideas from Granada Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. The Echo Collection revitalizes an art form developed in France in the mid-1800s and spread across the world.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

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The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Kengo Kuma was also made an Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France in 2009. Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas

Tile Talk

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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