Country Floors Portuguese Tiles

These original designs are actually crafted in portugal.

Country floors portuguese tiles.

Founded in the 1960s country floors has a long and storied history of providing unique ceramic tile materials to a discerning clientele. Classic portuguese tile inspired by centuries old styles from portugal this decorative ceramic tile is beautifully hand painted on white bisque and finished with a glossy over glaze. Country floors inspiration gallery. Still as a read more.

Crazing is normal and adds character and uniqueness to each tile. The influence of arab and moorish cultures on the tile making craft is illustrated in the interlocking curvilinear geometric and floral motifs of the traditional blue and white and multi colored patterns. Each hand painted design includes borders corners large decorative tiles and accent dots. We are continuing that tradition in portuguese tiles.

Unique materials glass cement and terra cotta have deep roots from antiquity. Their use of tiles to decorate floors and walls pleased the portuguese kings and subsequently won pride of place in architecture from the 15th century. The numerous designs that are part of the country floors range are something that will ignite the creative side of anyone. Discover this month s ceramic tile collection.

In a the hospitality space azulejos ceramic tiles will make a statement in any sophisticated restaurant or hotel scenario. Country floors is proud to feature the best of decorative portuguese tile making with our miradouro portuguese tile collection. Al zuleique is the arabic word that became the portuguese azulejo tile and referred to the small smooth stone used by muslims in the middle ages. Today their use in america is found across many design plans.

The heart of country floors rich heritage lives in the epic beauty of hand crafted decorative ceramics. Glass mosaics sill dazzle in ancient heritage sites globally. Continuing this legacy country floors is an industry leader that honors tradition while offering a selection of refined modern looks. They are perfect in selected areas of a modern kitchen and elegant bath.

The influence of arab and moorish cultures on the tile making craft is illustrated in the interlocking curvilinear geometric and floral motifs of the traditional blue and white and multi colored patterns decorative 5 x 5 tiles borders and feature murals are available in this collection. The country floors antique tile collection continues the long cultural tradition of applying the decorative element of glaze to a clay body the carefully created patterns in this collection offer any design team the opportunity to make a timeless comment in any space terracotta can be very easily defined as baked earth and has a history dating back centuries as previously noted.