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.

Mexico 172

Mexico Tile Terracotta France 172

Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

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. Now, depending on where the raw tile is positioned within the beehive-like kiln, the tile can take on hues ranging from yellow to a rich orange to dark terracotta.

Terracotta 100

Terracotta Tile Cement Quarry 100

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. To recap, Saltillo tiles: Vary in color and shape. Colors range from reds, oranges and yellows. Color variations. True "through body" color.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Mexico Standards 100