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Cement Tiles Around the World (Infographic)

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Red, blue, yellow, and green decorate many Nicaraguan cement tiles laid out in extensive “carpets” with patterned borders and checkerboard designs. Cement tile designs are endless and incredibly diverse.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

I See London, I See France… The origin of ceramic tile can be traced back to 13th Century BC, where natural clay tiles were used in Mesopotamian temples. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. Photo via Pinterest.

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Granada Tile’s Fez Cement Tiles Is The Welcome Mat In A Colorado Home

Granada Tile

In her new modern, cozy decor (and given the state’s variable weather) it’s the perfect welcome mat for guests. Paving the streets, main squares and outdoor spaces of Italy, France, Morocco and South America, they’ve survived the scuffle of feet over hundreds of years, retaining their bright, distinctive beauty.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Cement Tiles Around the World [Infographic]

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Red, blue, yellow, and green decorate many Nicaraguan cement tiles laid out in extensive “carpets” with patterned borders and checkerboard designs. Cement tile designs are endless and incredibly diverse.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Whether it’s marble from Italy, travertine from Turkey, or limestone from France, we’re always looking for natural beauty to offer a range of options that make your tile project one-of-a-kind. ” — David Benson, Vice President of Sales. ” Preparing for Variation. Hurry Over for Halloween.