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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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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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