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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. Now, depending on where the raw tile is positioned within the beehive-like kiln, the tile can take on hues ranging from yellow to a rich orange to dark terracotta. Designing with Tile.