Mexican Tile

Mexican / Talavera Tile: Embrace Nature's Beauty With a Bold, Adventurous style

Anything that draws inspiration from Mexican culture, natural landscapes, or history can be called Mexican / Talavera Tile. Under this category falls our ceramic and porcelain tile varieties which add up to the archaic elegance and domestic flavour of your homes. The different color variations partnered with earthy tones, intricate designs, clay firing, eco-friendliness, and connection with nature, brings the warmth of the Southwest directly into your homes.

Decorative Mexican tiles add eye-catching accents to your kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, steam rooms, fireplace surrounds, and are ideal for staircases, patios, and other areas in your home. For a creative touch, use leftover tiles for coasters and trivets. The simple yet distinctive patterns are eye-catching and can be used to create new geometric Mexican tile designs when combined. Use solid colors to separate patterns with blocks or patches of color, and incorporate border tiles around edges such as countertops and bathtubs.

Mexican / Talavera Tile: Fired by tradition

Talavera means “colorful glazed and decorated earthenware of Spanish” as stated by the Merriam Webster dictionary. Enjoy the geometric patterns and the intriguing works of our porcelain and ceramic Mexic an tile options suiting diverse design preferences and practical requirements. Our exquisite Mexican tile collection showcases a rich artistic heritage and adds charm to your indoor and outdoor spaces.

• Ceramic tiles, with a very long history, are the best option for low-maintenance and easy-to-clean surfaces. They are considered a staple in interior design from longback for their durability, versatility, natural elegance and also serve as a testament to the cultural phenomena across the globe.
• Porcelain tiles,having a smooth and shiny texture, are suitable for residential and commercial spaces, adorning both floors and walls. They are the most durable, water-resistant, and easy-to clean tile varieties that fits into every single corner of your home.

Mexican / talavera tile in practice

• Decorate your bathroom space with a soft, neutral hue like our cornflower blue ceramic matte tile which is suitable for both walls and floors. They are also suitable for commercial spaces like boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bars and offices.
• Reflecting the color of nature and brightening your spaces are our dark green ceramic glossy tile, which forms a distinct canvas for shower walls, bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, and fireplace surrounds. Add that touch of modern luxury to your home with such nature-inspired hues.
• Fulfill your Mexican inspirations rightly with our multicolor ceramic large format matte tiles, that also jazzes up the style statement of your tiled space. Around bathroom mirrors, they create a designer look, around pantry areas, they are extra durable, around seating areas in cafes, they are eye-catching, and in hallways or lounges they just grab the attention of everyone.
• The beauty of black and white in star and cross shape combines to form an exceptional masterpiece, which also allows room for you to incorporate creative geometric layouts into your spaces. Check out our black ceramic glossy tile which is also easy to cut and install for DIY enthusiasts.
• Large format tiles with glossy and matte finishes, carved in nude beige and white porcelain with another interesting star and cross motif, are suitable for steam rooms, kitchen backsplashes, garage floors, and fireplace surrounds.
• Why use a single design when you can combine numerous patterns? You can create an authentic hexagon pattern, but the non-uniform designs allow you to generate unlimited ideas. Check out our Light Gray 10x10 Matte Field Porcelain Tile .

Different Mexican Tile Configurations

Every single tile pattern has its own unique benefits. It can be like simplicity, illusion of height, width, or space, increased value, versatility, easy maintenance, improved acoustics and artistic expression. The same applies for our assortment of Mexican tiles. Get to know the three different patterns we own:

• Field Tile Format: When you wish to cover large areas with a cost-effective solution, you can go in for field tiles. They can also be called a bigger version of subway tile, that helps to cover more square foot using a single tile, with fewer grout lines, thus giving a smooth, uninterrupted finish.
• Hexagonal Tiles: A six-sided wonder that has travelled both time and trends are hexagon tiles, which is also considered a winning geometrical pattern always. When you install a hexagon Mexican tile backsplash, it gives both a minimalist and contemporary look to your spaces. Why say no to it?
• Multi-shaped Tiles: A satisfying design for bold pattern lovers is this interlocking eight-pointed star and cross tile combination, inspired from the Spanish architecture and calls the Mexican spirit to mind.

Pick the material, color, size, shape, and finish of your choice from our wide array of Mexican tile collection. Brighter colors like black, blue, and green add drama to your decor while lighter or neutral shades like beige, white, and gray give a rustic look with a serene atmosphere and makes your spaces brighter and airy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you use talavera tile in a shower?

Yes, you can use talavera tile in showers, we have both ceramic and porcelain tile varieties which are suitable for wet areas which adds up to a nature-inspired, rustic, and charming look of your bath spaces.

2. Can talavera tiles be used on floors?

Yes, talavera tiles are not only decorative but also durable and forms a great choice for both low and high-traffic areas. We offer both porcelain and ceramic tile varieties suitable for flooring tile options.

3. Can you cut talavera tile?

Yes, you can use a wet saw ceramic tile cutter to cut Mexican / talavera tiles. This tool helps to easily score and snip along the scribed line on the full tile, irrespective of its shape.

4. Can talavera tiles be used outdoors?

Show your extended love for talavera tiles, you can use them both indoors and outdoors. They surely bring in an enlightening view to your patio or garage floors or pathways but not on pools.

5. Is Mexican tile durable?

The quality clay used with high-temperature firing makes Mexican tiles durable and long-lasting for decades together. Moreover, it’s needless to explain the lifespan of porcelain material, which is a sustainable, eco-friendly, and sturdy tile option.

6. Are talavera tiles ceramic?

Yes, talavera can be both ceramic and porcelain. They are made from fired clay ensuring durability and water resistance, plus they embrace the southwestern spirit, being functional, beautiful, and practical solution to your tile area.

7. How do you clean Mexican tiles?

Regular cleaning using mild pH cleaners and water to mop your Mexican tile floors or a gentle wipe on walls with a sponge is sufficient to keep Mexican tiles clean and neat.

8. How to grout talavera tile?

They are generally set with a ⅛ inch grout joint, and don’t miss out on adjusting each tile during the grouting process, which helps in a more professional look. Use unsanded grout and if the edges are uneven, give special care and attention to grouting.

9. How thick is talavera tile?

Our talavera tiles are 8 to 10 mm thick, being suitable for both walls and floors, ensuring durability and longevity. They can withstand low and high traffic, also resistant to cracks.