Spanish Tile

Spanish ceramics is among the most popular European materials for tiling bathrooms. And there is nothing surprising about this. Thanks to a special clay firing technology, finished tiles are very resistant to external influences of all kinds, durable, practical, strong and very attractive from an aesthetic point of view.

What is the secret of the popularity of Spanish ceramic tiles? Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, when tiles were made by monks. They lived in seclusion in remote monasteries and passed on the secret of making tiles from master to apprentice. The technology was passed on orally only, no records were made. Today's technology of production of ceramics, of course, largely differs from the ancient, but some of the secrets of the ancient masters remained and form the basis of the manufacture of modern tiles.

Spanish tile is known throughout the world for its highest quality, stunning design, rich color palette, etc. In the production of ceramics the highest quality raw materials are used, and the unique technology allows the creation of truly masterpieces of ceramic art. In terms of strength, performance, aesthetic and other characteristics, Spanish tiles are not inferior to their main competitor - Italian ceramics.

Spanish tile collections are so diverse that it is almost impossible to meet a similar interior design option with acquaintances, neighbors or relatives.

Spanish ceramic tile has some distinctive features that distinguish it from its counterparts. It is made by double firing.

Inexpensive ceramics is often made by regular, single firing. For this batch of tiles is placed in a furnace for 45 minutes, where it is fired. Such tiles are much cheaper than double-fired ceramics, but the quality is incomparably lower.

Spanish tiles are fired twice. First it is placed in the kiln, then another layer of glaze is applied and the tile is baked for about a day. This method of manufacturing guarantees the perfect quality of the facing material, its strength, excellent resistance to mechanical and other influences.

Spanish tiles have a number of undeniable advantages over ceramics from other manufacturers:

• resistance to high temperature fluctuations;
• Excellent durability (tiles do not crack, scratch and break);
• practicality and resistance to abrasive cleaners;
• impeccable appearance.

These merits make Spanish tiles indispensable for bathroom decoration. Tiles perfectly tolerate high humidity and temperature, do not fade with time and retain their operational and aesthetic characteristics for many years. Of the disadvantages we can highlight only a relatively high cost.

Another advantage of this tile is a wide range. This allows you to easily formalize the interior of the bathroom in any stylistic solution. In addition to classic colors and prints, Spanish tiles are also available in unusual designs. Tile collections that imitate natural materials are very popular.

Spanish tiles, like any other ceramics, are presented in several varieties. It is used for interior and exterior work, for wall and floor cladding.

Wall tiles are available in several sizes. The most convenient and popular size are considered to be 15*15 and 20*20 cm, although in recent years, rectangular tiles of size, for example, 20*50 cm have been used more often. Decorated with an ornamented tile in combination with monochrome, allows you to create the most interesting and unusual interiors.

Tiles can be matte or enamel coated. Matt tiles do not have a decorative coating, so they are more susceptible to mechanical and chemical effects from the outside. The enamel coating of tiles can have a glossy sheen or be without it.

Depending on the method of manufacture, tiles can be divided into several varieties:

1. Majolica. Glossy tiles coated with colored paints.
2. Cotto. Tiles with a matte surface on a porous base. Characterized by high strength and resistance to moisture.
3. Faience. Tile of white color on a porous basis. Color gives it a glaze color.
4. Clinker. Very durable, waterproof and fireproof tile. Basically used for floor cladding.
5. Porcelain stoneware. A very durable tile made from heavy clay. Most often used for floor cladding, due to its strength, durability, impact resistance and other characteristics.

One of the most popular varieties of ceramic tiles is mosaic. These miniature tiles, assembled into a whole panel or separate fragments, allow you to put bright accents in the interior or to zone the room, if necessary. The mosaic canvas is made in different shades and has different textures.

Mosaic is ideal for decorating hard-to-reach places or complex, curved structures. It blends perfectly with ordinary ceramics or other finishing materials.

Make the interior of the bathroom unusual and original will help unconventional design. For example, using tiles - panels. With the help of separate fragments of ceramic tiles on the floor or wall, a whole picture-panel is created. It can be an abstract drawing, still life, seascape, portrait or any other picture.

The panel can be made with a mosaic or ceramic tiles of standard size. As a rule, the panel adorns one wall, is laid out in the center of the floor or comes with a wide border around the perimeter of the room. Multicolored paneling goes well with monochrome tiles.

The choice of flooring in the bathroom is no less important than the choice of wall tiles. It can be just a rough single-colored tile to match the color of the wall covering, or a covering created from tiles of different colors and sizes. It can be a panel made of different fragments of tiles. Floor tiles that imitate natural wood flooring, such as tiles "like parquet" are very popular. Purely superficial resemblance is amazing, but at the same time, such coverage compare favorably with wooden moisture resistance, practicality, durability, etc.

Today, collections of Spanish tiles are presented in the market of construction and finishing materials by many manufacturers.

Among them are several particularly popular:

Ceramic coating, created with the help of tiles of this brand, without a doubt can be classified as luxury. Impeccable quality, subtle taste, elegant design will help to make the interior of the bathroom truly luxurious. Tiles of this brand are used not only for interior decoration, but also for exterior work.

The tiles are made of white clay and have a heterogeneous structure, which allows you to create very interesting, non-standard interiors with relief, textured walls and floors.

Collections of this tile are distinguished by their unusual design. The snow-white base and bright colors create an elegant, luxurious and very stylish coating. Collections of ceramics of this brand include tiles designed in classical, Greek style, with prints in the form of vegetation, etc.

The perfect solution for those who prefer the classics and want to decorate the interior of the bathroom with a marine theme. This brand tile has a beautiful glossy surface, and the combination of white and deep navy blue color is the best way to create an atmosphere of the realm of water. The tile has a voluminous texture, and the collection is complemented by decorative elements, decorated in a maritime style.

A distinctive feature of this tile is the imitation of ceramic imitation of natural materials: stone, wood, some types of fabrics, etc. The color scheme is mainly represented by different shades of beige, coffee, gray and other natural natural shades.

The main direction of the company - the production of tiles, imitating marble and natural stone. Collections are presented in a gentle pastel palette. Tiles are characterized by high strength, durability, resistance to temperature changes, abrasion, etc.

A distinctive feature of the brand is the production of decorative and additional elements of non-standard size. All collections of ceramics, produced under this brand name, are distinguished by a sophisticated style, noble design, thoughtful color solutions and high quality. In the production of tiles using the latest technology in drawing.

The company produces collections of interior and exterior tiles, porcelain tiles, mosaics and natural stone tiles. The bathroom ceramics collection includes tiles designed in classical, modern, English, Victorian, antique, oriental, Moroccan, art deco, country, modern, high-tech, etc. An undoubted advantage of this tile is a fairly democratic price in comparison with similar products.

The company focuses on the production of floor tiles, but in recent years the range has expanded to include wall tiles. The "highlight" of this brand of tiles is the stylization of ceramics with marble, natural stone, wood, silk, tapestry and other materials. Collections are presented in a rich color scheme.

The real gem of this brand is a collection of ceramics, made in oriental style. Original ornaments, intricate patterns, and rich colors allow creating rich, luxurious interiors. Prints are a special pride of this brand. Lovers of plant motifs, abstraction, maritime themes, ethnic and folk style, patchwork style, etc. will certainly find their tiles in the collections of Mainzu brand.

The company's huge range includes numerous collections of floor and wall tiles, mosaics and porcelain tiles. Several collections are dedicated to tiles imitating the surface of natural wood and stone. Along with classic collections made in warm, neutral tones, the company Emigres offers tiles for the design of modern interiors. Such ceramics are presented in bright red, rich purple, piercing blue and other deep shades.

The company gives its customers a huge selection of high-quality floor and wall ceramics. Under this brand the tiles are presented in stone, wood and hardwood imitation. Striking similarity is achieved through the use of non-uniform texture tiles and natural, natural shades of natural materials. Glass, crystal, metal, semi-precious and precious stones are used in the production of the tiles. This makes the tiles truly unique.

One of the most sought-after and popular collections from the Cicogres brand is "Verona". The tile is made in soft, warm colors, with a floral ornamentation as a decor. The canvas, decorated with the help of this tile, looks like antique stained glass windows.

Opting for tiles from Spanish manufacturers, the consumer most often seeks to purchase a truly unique facing material, which has the highest quality, excellent durability, sufficient practicality and original appearance. And numerous reviews about different collections of Spanish tiles - proof of that!

Buyers note the excellent color solutions in which the tiles are made, the high similarity with natural material (if the tiles are decorated with natural stone or wood, for example), the mirror shine of glossy tiles (this material looks perfect on both the walls and the floor).

Wall collections feature a huge range of prints and colors. When creating collections, bright, bold color solutions and a game of contrasts are used. A huge plus is the variety of decorative elements in each collection.

Another advantage of Spanish tiles is their ease of laying and practicality. The edge of the tiles is designed in a special way so that when tiling the whole wall, the seams are practically not visible, and the surface is perceived as a whole, even canvas.

An undoubted advantage of Spanish tiles over their Italian counterparts, for example, is their more affordable price.

The interior of the bathroom is made in a modern style. Snow-white sanitary ware, ceramics, in light lilac, gray and blue tones, is decorated with a delicate decoration in the form of blossoming lilac branches. The snow-white tile inserts and mirrors add even more lightness and airiness to the interior.

The interior is decorated with beige and coffee mosaic. This flooring goes perfectly with the interior design in the Provence style. The warm color scheme gives the interior a feeling of coziness and allows you to relax after a hard day's work.

The combination of white and blue tiles is typical for bathroom interiors. The spacious, bright room is decorated in the classic style. Tiles with a neutral ornament are used as a decor.