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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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.

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Get The Look: Granada Tile Travels To Mexico City

Granada Tile

Here are some quick snapshots from our recent trip to Mexico City. You can get a smaller version of this look using the Long Chevron Waves from our Minis Tile Collection or, for something larger, try our Ardoz cement tile , custom colored in black and white. Above, this black, white and grey tile design caught our eye. Like this look?

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

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. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Frida, Diego and Their Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

Salomon Grimberg will be speaking on Frida Kahlo: The Still Lifes- But let’s talk about the kitchen! There are many published photos of Frida’s kitchen which got me to wondering what it would look like today. Frida & Diego in their kitchen. You can tour it if you find yourself in Coyoacán, Mexico City.

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Granada Tile In Milieu Magazine

Granada Tile

Inside, on page 98, Granada Tile Company’s Serengeti cement tiles form the backsplash tile in a Los Cabos, Mexico kitchen designed by Chris Barrett. Oversized black pendants echo the cement tile’s visual punch while brick pavers and rope wrapped chairs underline the kitchen’s warmth.

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Get Inspired: Meet Some Additions to Our Echo Collection’s Line of Sensational Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Named after places in the United States (and Mexico), they have a graphic sensibility that calls to mind the landscapes from which they take their names. It would be a great one to really experiment with color. It’s another great cement tile that gives you plenty of ways to experiment with color and with layout.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

clean, off-white color. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. 4 colors ranging from white to dark grey. Others wanted a more universal application: Mexico: Terra cotta tile. glossy finish.

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