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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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Get The Look: Granada Tile Travels To Mexico City

Granada Tile

Here are some quick snapshots from our recent trip to Mexico City. We love traveling not only because we get to see amazing places but also because we discover amazing cement tile floors and wall tiles. Above, this black, white and grey tile design caught our eye. Like this look? You can recreate it using our Maldon concrete tiles.

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Top 10 Residential Tile Trends for 2020

JG Kitchens

I’ve enjoyed seeing those in Italy, Greece, Germany, California’s Central Coast and Mexico on trips. Here were the top wellness design trends in winning products at this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. What’s hot now for your home? It’s chock full of ideas, inspiration and eye candy.

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Frida, Diego and Their Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

Salomon Grimberg will be speaking on Frida Kahlo: The Still Lifes- But let’s talk about the kitchen! There are many published photos of Frida’s kitchen which got me to wondering what it would look like today. Frida & Diego in their kitchen. You can tour it if you find yourself in Coyoacán, Mexico City.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Saltillo tile, named for the region it’s from, is Mexico’s most well known type of Terra-cotta tile. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight. Some I had seen before at Cersaie or Cevisama. Some were from North American brands, and new to me. I’m very pleased to see it being produced closer to home. And, of course, the Spanish and Italians are masters at this!

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Granada Tile In Milieu Magazine

Granada Tile

Inside, on page 98, Granada Tile Company’s Serengeti cement tiles form the backsplash tile in a Los Cabos, Mexico kitchen designed by Chris Barrett. Oversized black pendants echo the cement tile’s visual punch while brick pavers and rope wrapped chairs underline the kitchen’s warmth.

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