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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. With this matte marble-look porcelain, stains from a capsized Cabernet aren’t as worrisome.

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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. Ways to Decorate with Moroccan-Inspired Mosaic Tile.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

From eyeing beautiful Carrara Marble in Italy to seeking out the vibrant hand-sewn rugs displayed on the streets of Morocco, interior influence can be pulled from any destination. Classic marble patterns, such as those found in the Tuscany collection , create a grand appearance in lobbies, foyers, and fireplaces. Tangier Hotel.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

From eyeing beautiful Carrara Marble in Italy to seeking out the vibrant hand-sewn rugs displayed on the streets of Morocco, interior influence can be pulled from any destination. Classic marble patterns, such as those found in the Tuscany collection , create a grand appearance in lobbies, foyers, and fireplaces. Tangier Hotel.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

Tile that mimics natural materials such as wood, marble, terrazzo, concrete and brick is extremely popular, along with handcrafted looks that feature highly tactile qualities and color variance. Emser’s L’Amour is a mosaic tile of eco-conscious, recycled glass construction.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Cuban Tile.

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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

Many 13 th century and earlier churches and palaces incorporated the use of tile made of various shapes and interlocked them to form a mosaic-like design. When browsing our collections , you’ll find tile designs influenced by many regions and cultures, including Europe, South America, Morocco, the Mediterranean and beyond.

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