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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. Sources: [link].

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Cleaning a porcelain tile floor like our Himalaya Collection , shown above, takes nothing more than a little routine vacuuming or a quick wipe with a damp towel.

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Handcrafted Zellige Tile Collection Celebrates Authentic Moroccan Artistry

Cement Style

Skilled artisans in Fez, Morocco use local clays fired in kilns fueled by olive pits to create these tiles, which are then finished with an enamel glaze. The square Zellige tiles are best used in applications such as shower walls, backsplashes, and accent walls, while the rectangular Bejmat tiles may also be used on light-traffic floors.

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Granada Tile Minis Cement Tile Collection: Small But Mighty

Granada Tile

The Granada Tile Mini cement tile collection was inspired by the zellige ceramic tile patterns of Morocco, which sprang to life in the 10th century and seem to cover every surface that country. And, when wet, concrete tile is not as slippery as ceramic, making them a safer choice for bathroom tile floor or for a kitchen tile floor.

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Handcrafted Zellige Tile Collection Celebrates Authentic Moroccan Artistry

Cement Style

Skilled artisans in Fez, Morocco use local clays fired in kilns fueled by olive pits to create these tiles, which are then finished with an enamel glaze. The square Zellige tiles are best used in applications such as shower walls, backsplashes, and accent walls, while the rectangular Bejmat tiles may also be used on light-traffic floors.

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The Benefits of Using Zellige Tiles

Cement Style

Unlike machined tile, exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles by Villa Lagoon Tile are molded, cut, and glazed entirely by hand by skilled artisans in Fez, Morocco. Not only are Zellige tiles stunning to look at, but they also have a host of benefits that make them an excellent choice for flooring, walls, and countertops.

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Global influences impact ceramic design trends

Floor Covering News

Mediterranean influence is coming from the modern reinterpretation of the rustic design typical of the South of Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco.”. Non-uniformed textures and finishes that emulate organic materials with natural imperfections aim to add dimension and appeal to floor and wall surfaces in this category.