Speaking of getting away, just looking at all these tiles makes us feel a million miles away. Here are some more encaustic, or cement, tiles that inspire a relaxing, far-away feeling:
Tile Vault: Villa Lagoon
Villa Lagoon Tile is a company based out of Florida. They started as a reaction to the lack of a real durable tile that would outlast a hurricane. Dipping into a centuries old tradition of making concrete tiles, they updated the designs to reflect a 'coastal aesthetic'. Um, we love it.
We also didn't know that encaustic tiles are 'green':
"Cement tile is a green product, created using basic earth components and a centuries old method. They are colored with natural pigments and do not give off any fumes at all. Minimum energy, except human 'elbow grease', is used to make our cement tiles."
See all of their designs on the Villa Lagoon Tile Website.
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cool find... and not too spendy!
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Perfect for the coast...really , anywhere. I have seen them overseas & I think they are called Cuban Tile in FL. Now we can order them for projects here :o)
Love these designs.
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Original Mission Tile, is a company committed to the manufacturing of premium handcrafted cement tiles for multiple covering applications: Floors, Walls, Roofs, Swimming pools, Fountains, Counter Tops....
Located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Original Mission Tile has kept the tradition for generations since 1900, following and improving the original techniques developed in XVIII century in Italy.
Our elegant designs are perfect for any space having a wide variety of colors and patterns that allow you to create any architectural design; from classic to contemporary, from luxurious to minimalist.
The flexibility to customize colors, textures, shapes and drawings enables you to express your own style providing to the project with your personal signature.
Original Mission Tile focused to the new requirements for interiors and architectural design offers not only high quality products but also an excellent service to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
Living the Original Mission Tile experience will convince you that that this is simply the best option in covering materials.
visit us at: www.originalmissiontile.com
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If you are in California i suggest you to check out this store in San Francisco, they have huge selection of handmade made tiles including encaustic cement tiles.
To learn more about encaustic cement tiles, check them out here:
http://www.sainttropezboutique.us/products/tiles/encaustic-cement-tiles.aspx
Cheers,
Sandra,
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