How Do You Paint Mexican Glazed Tile?
Color gives Mexican tile designs the variety unique to Mexican culture. The geometric tile patterns seen in homes and public buildings have traditional motifs and symbols dating back to the 13th century, with roots in the cultures from native Mexico, Spain, the Mediterranean, China and the Italian Renaissance. Familiar designs decorate each tile. The hand-painted shapes give Saltillo, Alhambra and Talavera tiles their beauty. Make your design to fit your decorating plans. Choose a traditional pattern with geometric shapes, motifs and symbols from Mexico. Squares, ovals and triangles make good geometric shapes. Use a pattern with both straight sides and lines that turn in and out. Then, select your colors. Traditional tiles have three to seven colors chosen from three sets: blue, orange, green, red and yellow; brown, beige and tan; and white and black. Each tile is part of a single pattern you plan for the kitchen countertops, backsplashes, step rises, floor, patio or fireplace mantle.
