When dry, the tile surface should be sanded clean (we recommend using 400 grade wet and dry paper). Ardex, Mapei and BAL are all good makes.Įncaustic tiles should be wiped with a damp cloth after laying and then left for about 2 days for the adhesive to set and dry. The choice of adhesive will be dependent upon the surface that the tile will be laid upon. There is generally a three-month lead time.Įncaustic tiles are usually laid with their edges touching, giving an approximate 1mm grout line. Please see our commissioning page for specific information. Commissioning TilesĪll patterns and colours can be made to commission. Spanish traders in colonial times introduced encaustic tiles to Mexico: they used them as ballast in outgoing cargo ships, so that they could then sail them back to Spain laden with the produce and treasures of the New World. This produces a floor tile which can last centuries. Then a dry mix of volcanic concrete is spread on the back, before the tile is compressed with 25 tonnes of pressure. First, a layer of coloured pigment is added to the mould. Each tile is individually made in a hydraulic press. Milagros concrete encaustic tiles are handmade in Mexico. The maximum delivery price for the mainland UK of £36. DeliveryĮncaustic Tiles are sent for £9 per 9 tiles. (Please visit the individual product page to buy the samples). We can send whole samples for the price of the tile plus delivery of £9 or alternatively we can send £2 10 x 10cm swatch samples. The tiles can be used on walls but we recommend consulting your builder/tiler to ensure the walls are strong enough. They can be used in wet rooms as long as the tiles are properly sealed. The tiles can be used with underfloor heating. The Encaustic tiles are suitable for all rooms in a house including bathrooms and kitchens. They make for a very durable surface and develop a wonderful patina over time. The subtle variations in the colour of each tile makes the laid floor shimmer slightly. They are more regular in size than our terracotta tiles, and have flatter surfaces. The cement encaustics tiles have a 5mm layer of coloured cement on a background of lightweight concrete, made using volcanic aggregate. The making process and the nature of the materials used gives the tiles a distinct character. It is inherently characteristic of the tiles as they are handmade from natural materials and made in batches. Our prices are competitive because we buy the tiles directly from the makers and import them ourselves.Įach tile is individually handmade, slight variations in colour and shade might occur. The handmade floor tiles measure 20cm x 20cm. Colours and patterns are also available to commission with a three month lead time. Our cement encaustic tiles are available in several colours which we currently hold in stock. Working directly with tile-makers, we import handmade floor tiles. Encaustic Tiles Encaustic hand made floor tiles 20 x 20cm.Satillo Tiles Saltillo hand made floor tiles.Brick Metro Tiles 7 x 21cm Brick metro shaped wall tiles 7 x 21cm.Arabesque Tiles Arabesque tiles hand made tiles 15 x 15cm.Decorative Tiles Decorative hand made wall tiles 10.5 x 10.5cm.Coloured Tiles Coloured hand made wall tiles 10.5 x 10.5cm.Two Tone Glassware Two tone recycled glassware.Colour Rim Glassware Rimmed recycled glassware.Recycled Coloured Glass Recycled coloured glass.
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