Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

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. Terra Cotta or Saltillo Tile? Terra cotta tile is a red clay-based tile.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Spanish Tile.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Cement tiles aren’t just popular because of the stunning designs available, they’re also one of the most durable types of tile on the market. In fact, there are many examples of 100-year-old cement tile installations that still look great today. So what is it that makes cement tiles so hardwearing?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles. Location: Pavigres.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles. Location: Pavigres.

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