Choose your tile

The choice of tiling is the great initial step in decorating a place. There are many criteria to take into consideration. Is the tiling intended for indoors or outdoors, for the floor or the walls? Is the place to be tiled a frequent passage? Is it a wet room? What is the desirable level of grip? What about the acceptable degree of porosity? Should the installation be simple? When it comes to design, there are many possibilities, the appearance of cement tile, natural stone, wood, concrete or even fabric, a material that brilliantly imitates another such as certain porcelain stoneware, or a more authentic material like terrazzo or real cement tile. Studying these points will help you make the right decision for any of the following large tile families for practicality and style that stand the test of time.

Cement tile

Handcrafted, they are composed of a mixture of marble, cement and pigments. Everthing is cast in a compartmentalized mold to reveal the design. Then the tile is compressed and dried. The technique was born in the middle of the XIXth century in France before speading. Classic arabesques or contemporary designs, they are the guarantee of an authentic charm.

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Mosaic

This ancient technique, available in a varity of materials, provokes a unique aesthetic emotion. In stone, glass paste or ceramic, the tesserae brought together form the design. Today's achitects use mosaics to enhance bathrooms, kitchens or swimming pools. Often offered already assembled in panel, the mosaic makes a decoration sparkle with its thousands facets.

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Terrazzo

It was in Venice in the Middle Ages that terrazzo had its first hour of glory. It consists of fragments of natural stone and colored marble agglomerated with cement. It was hugely successful during the 1950s. In the form of a floor slab, as a kitchen splashback or in the bathroom, terrazzo is very popular with contemporary architects. It appeals for its decorative qualities and its longevity.

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Zellige

This ceramic tile is handcrafted from Moroccan clay. From a secular craft, it is shaped, dried and baked. The biscuit is then covered with enamel powder, before being baked again. Depending on its shape and size, its pose requires special dexterity. Synoymous with luxury, its shine and the small irregularities of its surface make its temperament.

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Earthenware

Born in Renaissance Italy, this glazed terracotta tile was taken up and enriched by arab civilization. Azulejos, majolica, Arab-Moorish ceramics or hand painted designers creations, earthenware has undeniable practical advantages. They are particularly resistant to moisture and scartches and are easy to maintain. It is heat resistant and is ideal for underfloor heating.

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Porcelain stoneware

One of the many strenghts of porcelaine stoneware is its texture capable of imitating other materials that are more restrictive to maintain, such as the wooden slats of a parquet, terracotta or stone. Thanks to its high temperature firing, this type of tile, composed of clay and silica, is particularly durable. Non-porous, it is easy to maintain and resists shocks. It is perfectly suited to highly frequented places.

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Natural stone

From a rigorous manufacturing process, natural stone is extracted from quarries in the form of raw blocks then cut into slabs. Requiring little treatment and having a great longevity, this coating with a timeless aesthetic availables in different finishes. Excellent thermal conductor, it retains the heat to diffuse it gradually creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Frieze, plinth and corner

Demarcation of a room, finalization of a decoration or personalized association, these pieces complete decoration projects with taste. Versatile, they adapt to all trends to offer a variety of decorative possibilities. Its technical properties give it significant resistance to time.

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3D Tile

Exclusively wall, this covering consists of a relief surface creating interesting volume plays. Light reflectors, they adapt to both big and small spaces. These original aesthetic tiles are applied and maintained in the same way as traditional tiles.

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Large format wall tile

Made in impressive proportions, it combines robustness and thinness. Thanks to its technical properties, it reveals great durability to the test of time. Creating an impression of greatness and space, this large format is the medium for spectacular illustrations. These immersive sets offer surprising optical effects.

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Openwork tile

Handcrafted in terracotta, they are molded, dried then fired at high temperature. These pieces in natural clay colors can remain raw or be glazed for a shiny finish. Widely used in Ancient Rome to close windows or prevent people and animals from entering, they create delicate light and shadow plays. These openwork creations now offer multiple decorative possibilities.

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Terracotta

Its use was generalized around the world during Antiquity, especially in Egypt where these tiles were applied in tombs. Handcrafted, the clay patty is molded, dried then fired at high temperature for many hours. This rigorous process gives it an impressive resistance to time. Natural and environmentally friendly, each piece is unique and its irregularities are the charm of the tiles of yesteryear.

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