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Living History: Exploring More of the Cement Tile of France

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Several months ago, we took you on a brief tour of some truly fabulous French cement tiles Granada Tile ‘s own Melanie and Marcos spotted on a trip to France. We love the bold mix of patterns and colors, which has a perfectly French flair—no fear of either! Tile photo, Granada Tile. Tile photo, Granada Tile. Feeling inspired?

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s unlikely military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. An example of terra cotta tile color range, from yellow and orange, to amber and red. No matter the language, the name translates to baked earth.

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Transform Your Floor With Our Cement Tiles

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This is because the color is poured into the tile, not dyed or painted on. In addition to the sheer durability and ease of maintenance, cement tiles offer outstanding flexibility in design and color options. From earth tones to bright colors, patterns to etches, they can make a plain room pop. They are tough and durable.

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Behind The Tile: Cluny

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In fact, the name derives from a district in the fabled Burgundy region of France. Each of our three in-stock color ways captures a different mood; they’re just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this pattern’s ability to adapt to your project. We love it in a room plush with wood whether dark walnuts and light oaks.

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Cement tile in France –Is Cement Tile Durable ?

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Not so long ago Dave and I were passing through the PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE airport and immediately upon disembarking the airplane, we were walking over colorful cement tiles in the concourse. The post Cement tile in France –Is Cement Tile Durable ? appeared first on Cement Style.

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5 Cement Tile Patterns You’ll Love For Your Boho Chic Home

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The Echo Collection is a great place to begin when it comes down to melding colors and patterns in your boho chic space. These are just a few suggestions, but the idea is to get wild as you blend your patterns and colors. You’re going to want a clean accent piece with a solid color from this set.

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Instagram-Worthy Bedroom Ideas from Granada Tile

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The Echo Collection revitalizes an art form developed in France in the mid-1800s and spread across the world. These stylish tiles feature an old-world European design in a wide range of color patterns and styles. Decide on your design and color palette, and then explore the various cement tiles available.

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