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MexicanTiles.com Outlet-Sale items include discountinued, close-out, overstock, limited production, irregular items, and/or seconds.
NO RETURNS will be accepted on outlet purchases. All outlet sales are final. Quantities are limited and subject to verification. If unable to purchase an item, it means that item has been sold out. All items are sold by the unit. Please note, the picture shown is representative of the item you will receive.
In some instances, you may see a picture showing more than one unit of the same item. Bear in mind all items are sold by the unit, and this DOES NOT mean a set. The pictures showing more than one unit are for illustrative purposes only.
Mexican ceramic talavera tile is handcrafted and unique; it renders a warmth and rustic finish. Some of the designs of our Classic collection have been in existence since the tile making craft began in Mexico in the late sixteen century.
- 1/4" thick.
- Background: Most have a Mexican white glaze (off white) background, some may have a different background, please refer to image for color.
- Glaze Colors: see image.
- Color variation within individual tiles.
- Variations in thickness, flatness, size, & squareness.
- May display crazed effect.
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Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. 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.
Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile:
- PLEASE NOTE: All sizes posted for our Mexican talavera tile on this website are nominal sizes (not actual size). Due to the handcrafted nature of our talavera tiles their ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.
Also, note that handcrafted Mexican Talavera tiles are not perfectly square. The height and length of a tile may not be the same. Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. and 3/8 in.
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Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
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All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
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Mexican tiles are concave (not perfectly flat).
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All of our standard mexican tiles have a ¼ in. thickness. Larger and smaller tiles vary in thickness accordingly.
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Colors and design may vary slightly.
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Variations in contour and size are standard.
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The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors.
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Crazing effect is inherent over time, and can be enhanced by using a contrasting colored grout. We recommend to sealed before and after grouting. The application of a penetrating sealer is recommended in accordance with the sealer manufacturer’s instructions to further enhance the durability of the tile.
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Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations.
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Lot variation in size and color may be present from shipment to shipment. There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles.
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Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof.
Suitable Tile Usage for Mexican Talavera Tile:
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All residential and commercial wall applications.
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Bathroom walls, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and floors.
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Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant.
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Light-use flooring: as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area.
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Light-use countertop.
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Outdoor use is subject to climate. Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof.
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