Terra Cotta Talavera Mexican Tile
Talavera Solid
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.
Terra Cotta Talavera Mexican Tile
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Recommended Use | • 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 | • Outdoor use is subject to climate conditions and method of installation. • Not recommended on outdoor installations with potential freezing temperatures. | ||||||||||||||||
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• For a comparison of variation and crazing degrees refer to Variation and Crazing Details | ||||||||||||||||
Tiles per Square foot |
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 |
Nice
These were nice tiles and just what I was looking for. They can within the week so was very happy with that. The only thing was that the tiles were slightly larger then 4 1/4 inches. So these made installing kind of difficult but it looks great now that it’s in.
Talavera Tile
All of my transactions with TYF have been 5+stars from beginning to end. High quality, reasonable pricing, fast delivery & outstanding support. Tile arrived exceptionally well packaged.
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I am so happy with your business and tiles!! I received my first order two days after ordering and not one tile was broken. Thank you so much. I do need a few more to finish my job. Thank you again.
Fireplace tiles
We ordered and received 5 different tile colors/patterns. Each one was beautiful and excellent quality. Delivery was prompt, and packaging was very sufficient to assure none were damaged. It was easy to reach a real person on the phone when I had a question, they were very knowledgeable and helpful. I'm searching for another project to tile!
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I received a few days your shipping, I am very happy regarding the result: the tiles are very nice and the packing was "perfect" no dammage at all!!! Thanks again for your work Have a good day Kind regards from Paris
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We love the tile. Each one is even more beautiful than the images on your website, even though the photos do the tiles justice-so we really felt comfortable with what we were buying. Price is right, and customer service is great. Thank you.
Review for Terra Cotta Talavera Mexican Tile
Items arrived intact, but their return policy is not consumer friendly. I bought several batches of tile from them and lots of samples, but when one batch was the wrong color (hard to tell on the web) the chap who answered the phone was very standoffish and not at all sympathetic...
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Great...
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Beautiful tiles and delivery was prompt.
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