Encaustic Cement Tiles Nz

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Encaustic cement tiles nz.

Cement tiles are said to have first appeared in the 19th century and used extensively in france the look and style then spread to the rest of europe and the americas. The practicality of porcelain tile makes it a great option when real concrete is impractical or expensive to pour and unlike natural concrete porcelain tiles are impervious making them perfect for bathrooms and high traffic areas. We have an extensive selection of styles and colors on display in our showroom definitely worth a visit as the images don t do these gorgeous tiles justice. The urban feel that nbsp concrete look tiles bring to a space works well with the classic nz design sensibility.

Petone 27 te puni street petone 04 568 5570. Cement tile also known as hydraulic tile or encaustic tile is usually found in antique floor mosaics tesselated tile or mosaic tile patterns and is regionally known by other names including mosaico mosaicos hidraulicos redondo tile mission tile barcelona tile cuban tile moroccan tile carreaux de ciment potosi incrusted tile victorian tiles mattonelle cementine piastrelle. Wellington 37 old hutt road thorndon 04 499 4415. The colour combinations are endless.

Our spanish cement tiles are each made by hand. Encaustic tiles are perfect for reflecting traditional style and gaining an authentic look the uses for encaustic tiles are endless. Traditionally cement tiles were used by only the highly privileged classes as a way of creating a statement. Nz s leading stone tiles mosaic bathware timber flooring boutique.

Early designs were frequently repetitive geometrics that reflected eastern influences including carpets and architecture. Whanganui new zealand. This style of tile is evident in thousands of landmark public buildings homes and palaces around the world and is so popular now that people are buying them second hand. They use authentic andalusian methods to create these beautiful pieces of art.

Exclusive importers of top quality stone slabs tiles and mosaics we have an extensive range of timber flooring landscape living bathroom kitchen products perfect to achieve your design objective. 022 0966 562 classic and custom made encaustic tile designs. Encaustic cement tiles are the most traditional type of tile we know and have been used by many cultures over hundreds of years.