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Cement tile

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Cement tiles or hydraulic tiles are handmade colourful tiles used as floor and wall tiling. They appeared in Catalonia (Spain) in the 1850s, and have been widely used in Europe and America. Another origin is from Viviers, in the south of France, location of the cement factory Lafarge. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Encaustic Tile MET 239077
Encaustic Tile MET 239077
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Encaustic Tile MET DP252083
Encaustic Tile MET DP252083
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Encaustic Tile MET DP252087
Encaustic Tile MET DP252087
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Encaustic Tile MET 239123
Encaustic Tile MET 239123
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Encaustic Tile MET 239078
Encaustic Tile MET 239078
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