Portuguese tile, suitable for every area
Portuguese tiles, also known as cement tiles or decorative tiles, are handmade tiles made from marble powder, cement, and pigments. Are you looking for a tile to enhance your home or garden? Portuguese tiles are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, as well as for walls and floors. Will Portuguese tiles fit into your home? These tiles are familiar from stately homes of the 1920s. However, the colorful patterns aren't tied to any particular style; they can be easily combined with rural, modern, Bohemian, or even Scandinavian interiors. Cement tiles are also the ideal complement to retro or industrial styles. Are you looking for a tile to enhance your bathroom, hallway, toilet, or kitchen? Then Portuguese tiles are perfect.
Azule cement tiles, handmade and of the highest quality
Each individual Portuguese Azule tile is handcrafted using traditional methods. This process gives the patterns a distinctive appearance with beautiful color nuances. No two tiles are alike. Each tile is shaped, colored, and pressed with great care. Would you like to learn more about the manufacturing process? We recommend this film , which shows well how much love goes into making each individual Portuguese tile.
Laying, impregnating and maintaining Portuguese tiles
The cement tile is hydraulically pressed and not fired. It is therefore open-pored and must be impregnated during and after installation. This must be done carefully to prevent moisture and dirt from penetrating the tile. Once the cement tile is well impregnated, weekly care with green or brown soap (soft soap) or our Azule Tile Soap is sufficient. You will notice: the more time passes, the more beautiful the cement tile floor becomes. This is a very special property of cement tiles, comparable to a parquet floor. Cement tiles are suitable for underfloor heating (follow the manufacturer's instructions).
How are cement tiles impregnated? Design Tiles explains this Step by step in the manual , also found as vivid film Are you looking for a tiler? You can find addresses here.
Inspiration of the Portuguese tile
Design Tiles offers a photo library with inspirational photos of Portuguese tiles. Here you'll find photos of our customers who have installed their floors with Azule cement tiles. Browse and find inspiration for your construction project: photos of bathrooms, kitchens, and the most beautiful entryways tiled with cement tiles from Design Tiles Azule. You'll also find plenty of information on current patterns, colors, and trends.
New tile patterns and old tile patterns
In addition to the traditional patterns known worldwide, Design Tiles also designs its own new tile models, such as patterns with graphic shapes and trendy colors for a contemporary look. Are you looking for a custom-made or even self-designed cement tile? At Design Tiles, you can design your own decorative tile. Read more here about the conditions for producing your own tile.
