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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. Hasta pronto!

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

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.

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Think Hallway, Think Tiles

The London Tile Co.

HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA : Other floor coverings may not be able to withstand the foot traffic over time, tiles are durable and can handle the wear and tear that is inevitable in a hallway. WATER DAMAGE : Tiles help protect the floor substrate from water damage. The terracotta tiles available through The London Tile Co.

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A Better Saltillo Tile: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

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. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile.

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