Talavera Tile is Popular at Home

September 5, 2018

We believe that Talavera Tile is one of the best materials around for functional beauty and HomeAdvisor.com agrees! “Talavera is traditionally hand painted in Mexico, one tile at a time, to produce festive, colorful, and stunning tile designs. Whether installed as countertops, backsplashes, floors, or wall murals, you can't beat the south of the border flavor of this unique tiling tradition.

The fun of tiling with talavera lies in the design possibilities. Individual tiles are often decorated with bright, simple pictures of birds, flowers, and people, and can be arranged together to create larger, repeating patterns. And if you desire something a little larger in scope, you can purchase groups of tile that are decorated with more intricate and extensive design. These tiles are graced with abstract patterns that become part of a larger whole when installed as flooring or wall murals. Either way, your new tile is sure to turn heads and cause guests to take notice.

Talavera is great for any room of the house, though some applications are more popular than others. Countertops and backsplashes are excellent areas for installing these ceramic tiles, primarily because they provide a nice, raised stage on which to show off your Talavera design. Bathrooms, including showers, baths, and walls, come in a close second. And finally, decorative talavera wall murals are a wonderful addition to any area of the home that boasts a southwestern or south of the border motif.

The only caution when it comes to installing Talavera is to beware of overdoing it. Talavera is so distinctive that it's often better used in small doses. A Talavera Tile countertop or backsplash adds color and character to your home. A kitchen that is decked out in Talavera from top to bottom, however, can look overwhelming and busy if it isn't designed very carefully.”

If you are seeking Southwestern charm in your humble abode, then Talavera Tile from La Fuente Imports is a great choice!

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