The tiles are hand made. The difference in clay and length of time in the oven will produce variations in colour and size between batches of Mexican tiles. There are also smaller variation within a batch. Because it is hand made each tile is unique. Mexican tiles are convex or concave, because of this light hits each tile differently creating a pillow-like effect.

Prepare the surface that you are going to tile. We often tile on to tile backer board. Apply a layer of adhesive in the area that you are going to tile.Use a moisture resistant adhesive- Mapei Bal or Ardex (but there are many other brands too) Back butter the centre of the tile (place a dab of adhesive on the back, in the middle of the tile). This will support the tile and prevent it from cracking. Use your eye to place the tile on the wall. Use spacers in the centre of tiles to support them as the adhesive dries. See the photograph. We often use the cardboard from the box. Use a level to make sure that the tiling is progressing in a straight line. Use wide joint grout. Use smooth strokes all in the same direction.We recommend Ardex FLex FL wide joint grout. It come in a variety of different including white, limestone, sandstone, grey and black. To find stockist near you use this link www.ardex.co.uk. Wait twenty minutes for the grout to set up. A haze will begin to develop. Use clean water and a sponge carefully wipe away excess grout. Allow twenty four hours to dry. The Mexican tiles have an inherent crackle in the glaze. Over time the effect becomes more pronounced.

Any questions email or call me on 0207 613 0876.