Oporto Hand Painted Ceramic Tile
Portuguese Ceramic Tile Details
- Historical Portuguese patterns and glazes
- Patterns are hand-brushed by artist using "Majolica" glaze technique
- Each tile is unique so expect variation in color
- Crazing is normal and should be expected over time
- Fired twice. Once for color and again with a clear, glossy over-glaze
- Use inside or outside on walls, or in pools and fountains
- Use as an accent on floor only
- Do not use outside in frosty climates
Product Dimensions - Tiles are designed to be used with 1/8" grout line. For instance, 6"x6" tiles can be installed on 6-inch centers with 1/8" grout joint. Actual dimensions are shown below for each format:
| Nominal | Actual | Width | Height | Thickness |
| 6"x6" | 5-7/8" x 5-7/8" x 3/8" | 5.875" | 5.875" | 0.375" |
| 4"x4" | 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" x 3/8" | 3.875" | 3.875" | 0.375" |
| 3"x6" | 2-7/8" x 5-7/8" x 3/8" | 2.875" | 5.875" | 0.375" |
| 3"x3" | 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 3/8" | 2.875" | 2.875" | 0.375" |
| 2"x2" | 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" x 3/8" | 1.875" | 1.875" | 0.375" |
| 1"x1" | 1-3/8" x 1-3/8" x 3/8" | 1.375" | 1.375" | 0.375" |
Application and Use
This tile is rated for the following applications. For more information, see our Application and Use Guidelines.
- Suitable for all indoor and outdoor wall applications
- Suitable for high-temperature areas around ranges and fireplace surrounds, including radiant heat installations
- Suitable for outdoor use subject to climate and method of installation
- NOT FROST RESISTANT. This tile is porous and absorbs water; therefore, it is not suitable for frosty environments subjected to freeze/thaw conditions.
- Suitable for wet locations like shower walls when the grout joint is properly sealed
- Suitable for submerged locations like pools or fountains
- NOT RECOMMENDED for floor applications except when used as an accent tile
