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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

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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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. For our vendor Pratt & Larson , their craftsmen in Portland, Oregon shape and glaze each ceramic tile by hand. In 2018, it’s only natural that we move forward by going back to a more natural palette: Geometric Cement. Small-Scale Grids.

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Newest Trends in Kitchen & Bath

Architectural Ceramics

This particular one in an unglazed terracotta tile giving it a rustic and authentic look. Terracotta Brick ). Cement Tile. Also known as ‘encaustic tiles’, but Cement tile is easier to say and more understood. where to buy? There is no glaze or kiln involved in the manufacturing process.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Is it clean and classic with a simple cabinets and subway tile, or bold and graphic with high contrast cement tiles? The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field.