Cobalt Blue Pencil Liner
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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.
Recommended Use
- Interior wall applications.
- Kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, shower walls, fireplace surrounds, niches, wainscots, and exposed tile edges.
- Designed for finishing tile edges, creating transitions, framing decorative areas, and adding architectural detail to Talavera installations.
- Suitable for wet areas such as showers, pools, and fountains when properly installed and sealed. Gloss finishes are recommended for wet-area installations.
- Not recommended for exterior freeze-thaw installations.
- Handmade ceramic trims and moldings may show natural variation in tone, glaze, size, profile, and shape.
Recommended Rooms
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Shower walls
- Fireplace surrounds
- Niches
- Wainscots
- Interior accent walls
- Decorative framed installations
Specifications
| Product Type | Talavera Trim / Molding |
| Collection | Talavera Trims & Moldings |
| Available Formats | Bullnose, liners, moldings, decorative trims, edge pieces, and coordinating Talavera finishing pieces |
| Material | Handmade ceramic |
| Finish | Glazed ceramic |
| Body | Red bisque |
| Texture | Smooth, hand-finished surface |
| Profile | Trim or molding profile varies by item |
| Thickness | Approx. 1/4 in. unless otherwise noted; slight variation is expected |
| Variation | V3 · Moderate handmade variation in shade, glaze, brushwork, profile, texture, and size |
| Crazing | C2 · Moderate; fine surface crazing may be present or develop over time |
| Sold By | Individual piece unless a set, pack, or box option is specifically selected |
| Recommended Grout | Sanded grout if joint is greater than 1/4 in. Non-sanded grout if joint is less than 1/4 in. |
| Sealer | Use penetrating sealer as needed for grout and installation conditions. |
For a comparison of handmade variation and crazing levels, refer to our handmade ceramic tile variation and crazing guide.
Pieces per Linear Foot
| Trim Length | Approximate Pieces per Linear Foot |
| 6" | 2 pieces |
| 4¼" | 3 pieces |
Please Note: Customer is responsible for final quantity ordered.
- Final quantities should be verified before ordering.
- Industry standard recommends adding 5–10% additional trim to account for cuts, waste, layout adjustments, corners, and future repairs.
- Review measurements, trim placement, and quantities with an expert installer before placing a final order.
- Linear-foot estimates are approximate and depend on the trim length, layout, cuts, and installation pattern.
Care and Considerations
- Clean with a mild, non-acidic cleanser and damp cloth.
- Do not use abrasive pads, harsh chemicals, or acid-based cleaners.
- Colors may appear differently on computer screens. Ordering a sample is strongly recommended before final selection.
- Handmade trims and moldings may vary slightly from piece to piece and from shipment to shipment.
- Decorated trims may show slight variation in pattern placement, line work, and brushwork due to the handmade process.
- Additional trim ordered later may not match the original order exactly.
- Certain matte and specialty glazes are acid-sensitive and may discolor if exposed to acid-based cleaners.
Installation
- Plan trim placement before installation so exposed edges, corners, framed areas, niches, and transitions finish cleanly.
- Dry lay trim pieces with coordinating field tile before setting.
- Confirm direction, pattern repeat, corner conditions, and endpoints before installation, especially for decorated trims or continuous molding runs.
- Use proper setting materials for ceramic tile and installation conditions.
- Seal grout and tile as needed based on location, finish, and exposure to moisture.
- For installation recommendations, refer to our ceramic tile installation guide.
Qualities
- Handmade ceramic trim
- Glazed ceramic
- Available in solid colors and decorated designs
- Designed to finish exposed tile edges, transitions, niches, wainscots, and framed installations
- Natural variation in color, glaze, size, profile, and finish
- Coordinates with Talavera field tile, solid color tile, decorative tile, borders, and specialty pieces
As I have said before, beautiful tile and priced well
Great selection and price
Just as expected!
Everything I have ordered for my new kitchen has been amazing!!
Everything I have ordered for my new kitchen has been amazing!!
Perfect frame
We used this beautiful tile to frame our Talavera backsplash on a white quartz countertop! It’s simply wonderful!!
Talavera Pencil Liners
Excellent product, excellent service, rapid shipping.
These are beautiful artisan tiles, which means they are not all exactly uniform in size, so take some skill to lay them, but the effect is stunning. The colors run true, including the matches listed for coordinating tiles.
Perfect match!
I ordered this tile as a sample, to color-match the mosaic tileI will be installing in my kitchen. It matches perfectly, so I will be ordering more as soon as I complete the layout and calculate the number required.
Review for Pencil Liner Talavera Tile
Order came quickly, items arrived safely, quality was what I expected.
