Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!

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Mexico Tile Terracotta France 172

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. Couples perfectly with hand-painted decorative ceramic tiles. Saltillo tile walkway features hand-painted ceramic tiles on the risers.

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Cement Tile Mexico Standards 100

Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. The sealer is applied with a paint roller. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 15, 2016

With imported materials from Italy, Mexico, and Spain, the residence was custom built to compliment the historical aesthetics found throughout the Mediterranean region, along with influences from the Spanish. Aesthetically, this element is enriched by ceramic tiles saved from a Spanish mission in Mexico.

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Oklahoma Mexico Italy Study 40

Heath Ceramics

AUGUST 4, 2016

The Food I’ve Been Searching For: Nido I went to Sayulita last May, which was my first time visiting Mexico. Shipping container doors painted an orangey-red adorn the walls. While I was there, I ate food that I have been thinking about ever since. The sun and heat seem to infuse everything with flavor, color, and spice.

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