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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Handpainted Terracotta Tile, like our Duquesa Collection offers a fresh take on a decades-long tile tradition. Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s unlikely military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. Join our newsletter here.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Popular colors are blue, gold, yellow, green and terracotta. Home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, Florence has terracotta-tile domed cathedrals, sculptures, and beautiful tiles around every corner. France is known for being a fashion capital and style influencer to the world. Firenze Tile. Cuban Tile.

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All About the Craftsmanship of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles aren’t a new invention; their development can actually be traced back to 19 th century France. All of the cement tiles made by Granada Tile are handmade by our talented craftspeople using a technique developed in France in the late 1870s. Historic Techniques Brought To Life With Quality Craftsmanship.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. Overall, the Portuguese ceramics industry, while small, offers a broad and differentiated product portfolio.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. Overall, the Portuguese ceramics industry, while small, offers a broad and differentiated product portfolio.