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2" x 4.25" Blue Shell - Talavera Mexican 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.

2" x 4.25" Blue Shell - 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. Gloss glazes are recommended for these installations since matte glazes may be subject to discoloration due to harsh substances that may be found in water.

• 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
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 Linear foot

SIZE (in.) NUMBER OF TILES
2 x 4¼ 3 tiles

Please Note: Customer is responsible for final quantity order.


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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This company was great to deal with. Tiles are beautiful; I got exactly what I ordered; and the order went out immediately and I received everything quickly and in tact. Thank you very much.

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Order came quickly, items arrived safely, quality was what I expected.

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Great, very happy.

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I am SO happy to tell you and your potential clients what I think of Tierra y Fuego because I think you guys are FABULOUS! Really, you are the ONLY company that delivered my order without any breakage. And considering I bought hundreds of Talavera tiles from you, that's quite an accomplishment. My order was so big it had to be delivered on a pallet via a freight truck. And still all came intact. I ordered several times from you and found this to be true each delivery. I also ordered from another source, before I chose you, and almost half of my order was broken or damaged. So, from now on, it's you and only you. And by the way, you should see how my home looks now with all that gorgeous Mexican tile on the porches and in the kitchen and bathroom. Wow! Thanks for helping me achieve beauty with little stress from "my" tile source.

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