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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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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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Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

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Colores y Texturas de la Ciudad de México. AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. Located in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, Rodman Primack’s apartment is outfitted with several eye-catching items that come together to tell a larger story. Feliz Cinco de Mayo.

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Get The Look: Granada Tile Travels To Mexico City

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We love traveling not only because we get to see amazing places but also because we discover amazing cement tile floors and wall tiles. Here are some quick snapshots from our recent trip to Mexico City. Above, this black, white and grey tile design caught our eye. You can recreate it using our Maldon concrete tiles.

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

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Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white.

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Hexagon Cement Tiles Spell Success At Mexicano

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At Mexicano , a gorgeous restaurant in the mall at Baldwin Hills, Granada Tiles Minsk cement tiles from our Hexagon collection add up to a bright and cheerful vibe that underlines what critics have called the restaurant’s authentic feel and taste of Mexico.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

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Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Week of September 14th, 2020 – Latin American Design Influences

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However, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmth and hospitality brought on by warm colors and homey furniture seen inside many Latin American or Hispanic homes. The bright contrasting colors somehow create a sense of unity and invite you inside with open arms. Top Interior Designers Mexico , Brabbu Design Forces.

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