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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

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. Popular colors are blue, gold, yellow, green and terracotta. Firenze Tile. Cuban Tile.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

For our vendor Pratt & Larson , their craftsmen in Portland, Oregon shape and glaze each ceramic tile by hand. Time will tell… Terracotta Tile. Terracotta hex bath and shower floor tile; inspiration via pinterest.com. If trends are cyclical, then we’re bringing back the 70’s with terracotta.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! Love the wall?

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Newest Trends in Kitchen & Bath

Architectural Ceramics

This particular one in an unglazed terracotta tile giving it a rustic and authentic look. Terracotta Brick ). Cement tiles are made by hand, one at a time, with a blend of Portland cement, regular grey cement, marble powder, fine sand and natural mineral color pigments. where to buy? Cement Tile.

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