2" x 6" Surface Bullnose: Cobalt Blue - 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 6" Surface Bullnose: Cobalt Blue - Talavera Mexican Tile
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Recommended Use | • All interiors of residential and commercial wall applications. • 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 | • Outdoor use is subject to climate conditions and method of installation. • Not recommended on outdoor installations with potential freezing temperatures. | ||||||||||||||
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Please Note: Customer is responsible for final quantity order.
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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.
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Installation | • For Installation Recommendations refer to our Installation Guide
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Qualities |
perfect in every way
Talavera can be unpredictable; different shades, sizes, quality. These are exceptional - a consistent and deep, rich color, accurately sized, and with just a touch of the variation that's key to looking hand made rather than factory mass produced. My order arrived fast and not a single tile broken.
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