Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

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. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Cuban Tile.

Cement 100

Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Simply strolling the mosaic-tiled streets while eating a pastel de nata and taking in the sites like beautifully tiled buildings is a treat when vacationing in Lisbon. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. Paris, France. Lisbon, Portugal.

Tile 186

Tile Natural Stone New York Miami 186

Granada Tile

JUNE 13, 2018

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.

Ceramics 150

Ceramics Tile Cement Europe 150

Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

And last but not least is Majestic, the latest design from the 2018 Valentino by Ceramiche Piemme collection, inspired by some of the most refined Italian marbles. Majestic was inspired by some of the most refined varieties of marble: Carrara, Grigio Verona, Nero Levanto, Onyx, Nero Marquinia, and Bianco Arabescato.

Marble 45

Marble Stone Decorative France 45