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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Handpainted Terracotta Tile, like our Duquesa Collection offers a fresh take on a decades-long tile tradition. 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. Terra cotta tile is a red clay-based tile.

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Transform Your Floor With Our Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

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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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

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Cement tile comes in just about any color and pattern you could imagine, from classic styles that deliver a piece of history to your home or business to modern and truly personal styles. If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across.

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Copenhagen cement tiles at Terrine Restaurant in Los Angeles

Granada Tile

The restaurant, located within walking distance of The Grove, a popular outdoor shopping destination, Terrine, which serves hearty French brasserie standards, is a little bit of France in the middle of Los Angeles.

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All About the Craftsmanship of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles aren’t a new invention; their development can actually be traced back to 19 th century France. All of the cement tiles made by Granada Tile are handmade by our talented craftspeople using a technique developed in France in the late 1870s. Each tile has a color layer 1/8” thick to keep them looking good for many years.

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