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Callalilies 1 Talavera Mexican Tile

Talavera Flower

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All pricing is per tile.
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You may order samples online. Sample must be purchased and shipping charges apply. Please keep in mind sample tiles may vary in color from future orders due to the handmade process.


Talavera tiles are NOT frost resistant, they should not be used on outdoor installations with potential freezing temperatures.


Mexico is world reknown for its skillful artisans in a wide variety of fields. Mexican writer Alberto Ruy Sanchez Lacy called Mexican tile a "chosen skin". Tiles have embellished numerous public and private spaces thoughout Mexico. A glimpse anywhere in Mexico, particularly in the central states, shows the widespread use of talavera tiles decorating a broad range of spaces from kitchens, fountains, facades, interiors of luxurious hacienda homes to churches. It is through traditional artifacts, such as handcrafted tiles, that one can perceive an artisan’s sensibility, and creativity. Handcrafted ceramic tile is a rooted cultural heritage in Mexico, since its practice of making it began in the late sixteen century, around 1570 and 1573. Mexican ceramic tiles have actively played a distinguished role as an important utilitarian and decorative element in Mexican architecture.


Mexican tile is functional, beautiful, and practical, it provides a long lasting wall or surface that is easy to care and maintain. You can install Mexican tiles in virtually any area you want to enjoy their warm and beauty.


The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Mexican tiles are concave (not perfectly flat). They are characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.

Callalilies 1 Talavera Mexican Tile

Specifications Description

Recommended Use

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• All interiors of residential and commercial wall applications.

• Light-use residential flooring as accents or as a border to define an area.

• Tiles are Not Frost Resistant. Outdoor use in areas where freezing temperatures are not common.

• Wet areas such as showers, pools or fountains.

• Tiles and grout must be sealed with a penetrating sealer that will form an invisible barrier resistant to moisture and stains.

Recommended Rooms

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• Outdoor use is subject to climate conditions and method of installation.

• Not recommended on outdoor installations with potential freezing temperatures.

Specifications

Texture: Smooth
Finish: Gloss
Body: Red Bisque
Thickness: 1/4 in.
Variation: V3 - Moderate Variation
Crazing: C1 - Light 
Grout: Sanded grout if joint is greater than 1/4 in. or
Non-sanded grout if joint is less than 1/4 in.
Sealer: Use penetrating sealer

 


• For a comparison of variation and crazing degrees refer to Variation and Crazing Details

Tiles per Square foot

SIZE (in.) NUMBER OF TILES
3x3 16 tiles
4¼ x 4¼ 8 tiles
6x6 4 tiles


Industry standard recommends adding on 5-10% additional tile to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. It is recommended to revise measurements and tile quantities with an expert installer.

Care and Considerations• Clean with mild cleanser and damp cloth, do not use abrasive cleaners.

• Some glazes such as matte colors are acid sensitive. Do not use cleaners with an acid base since these may cause discoloration.
Installation• For Installation Recommendations refer to our Installation Guide

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Hi, I received the package of tiles I ordered from you and I am amazed at how nice they are! You are a seller I will recommend to everyone! Thank you for such honesty!

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All the tiles were perfect! Great colors! Will order from you again in the future.

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Received my tile, very excited. Love them! Can't wait to order more. Let me know when there is a good sale on the things like the fish and flowers, animals. Thanks for your promptness.

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Calla lillies

I love the tiles I bought, they are beautiful. A couple suggestions for you. This was my first tile project and hand cut tiles were not the best idea as they are not as uniform as machine cut tiles. But I managed and my stove back splash looks awesome. Also, you should let customer know they cannot be cut with a hand cutter, they have to be cut with a diamond water saw. I bought a hand cutter at Lowes and that was a disaster. I took the tiles that needed cut to Lowes and they cut them for me. Knowing that would have saved me a 60 mile trip to Lowes. But, I love them and think they really add value to my kitchen.

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