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Moroccan tiles have been used throughout the Islamic world for more than one thousand years, but it has only been recently that the west is catching onto the dazzling designs that can be put into your home. The tiles are known for their durability, vibrant colors and intricate decoration that can lend your home an air of exoticism.

Traditionally the Moroccan tile designs were made by hand in a process that took the artisans years to master, these days many tiles are still produced in the authentic way although there are some mass produced tiles that are available too. Due to the process that is involved in making the authentic style tiles, not only are they beautiful, but they are also very durable.

The tiles have been used in the Islamic world for a very long time and they are often referred to as Moorish tiles, Spanish tiles or Arabesque tiles. The main colors that are used in the different styles of tile are turquoise, blues, yellows, whites and oranges.

The tiles are strong and therefore they can not only be used in walls, but are also appropriate for use on floors as well. You can often find the tiles put to striking use in bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools, fountains, patios and spas. They are often used alongside terracotta tiling as borders or feature tiles to add dimension and effect.

There is more than one kind of Moroccan tile that is available. One of the popular types is the chiseled tile and these are made through a process that involves double baking of the tile. First the tile is baked, then the tile is painted and has designs chiseled into it by hand, following this it is baked again at a very high temperature in order to seal the tile and make it stronger. They are often painted with burgundy, yellow or blue and will be paired with terracotta filler tiles around the home.

Moroccan tiles that are hand painted and then glazed are works of art and are very interesting and beautiful when placed inside your home. In this process the tiles are first baked and then the artists paint their designs on the tile. Next, the tiles are again baked at very high temperatures and this seals the design and makes the tile tough and durable.

Mosaics are also widely employed in Moroccan designs and they use small tiles to create interesting designs that are stunning and unique. Mosaics are usually placed on floors, fountains or walls in traditional Moroccan houses and they are becoming a popular option for bathrooms, foyer areas and outdoor entertaining areas.

You can either buy Moroccan tiles and then install them by yourself, or you can get an expert in Moroccan tiling to do it for you. People who decide to go with DIY should be confident in their tiling skills in order to achieve an authentic and pleasing effect. In order to find the styles that you like best when it comes to Moroccan tiling, there are plenty of websites where you can get a feel for the designs and patterns that would work well in your home. Once you have the Moroccan tiling put into your home, you will feel like you are in an exotic location every day of the week.

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