Description
Mission Cement tiles are made by hand, one at a time using a hydraulic press, natural pigments, Portland cement and fine aggregates. There is no glaze or kiln. Noted for their multi-color patterns, durability and sophisticated look. Brought to Mexico by the Spanish, our Artisans continue to use the same technique being use since the 1800’s and passed now from generation to generation. Excellent for high traffic places, these tiles have a concrete base and a thick Soapstone pigmentation, that will last throughout generations Made with 100% natural materials, not pollutant , non flammable and recyclable Non slippery surface Fresh in hot weather locations 8″ x 8″, 5/8″ thick We can customize any design and/or Colors See our specs tab below for detailed technical information
Artisan
Mario Fabricio Romero Hernandez
The fist time I saw a Talavera Toilet I was very impressed by the beauty and uniqueness of it, immediately I made my mind to find the creator of such a beautiful work. After several months I found Mario in a small town in central Mexico, in the state of Guanajuato. I will let Mario’s own words to describe his humble beginning up to his complete toilets factory now days:
“I learned the Talavera technique from my father and I had the initiative to start painting toilets, about 15 years ago, at that time I would have to get the toilet in a raw state, painted and then send it back to the factory to have it burn. People from all over started to come and ask me to paint their specific designs, slowly the clientele grow and I was able to expand and started making the toilets myself, hiring other friends and family to help me”.
Today Mario’s small shop has grown to a full toilet factory where he can manufacture them from scratch. This is a big must when producing talavera hand painted toilets, the artwork must be done at a the “raw” state of the toilet, previous to be glazed and burned at the high temp ovens. Some lower quality hand painted toilets are done after glazed, in this case the paint will fade in not time. But with Mario’s full manufacture process your talavera toilet will keep its paint with not signs of fading for the life time of your toilet.
Mario’s philosophy is one of the reasons I’ve being very happy to work with him, here are its own words:
“My main Motivation has always been to give the best I have to please the client so I am constantly searching for ways to improve techniques and qualities, as well as creating new designs. Our ever increasing creative design’s motifs range from a wide variety of plain colors to the pre-Hispanic, colonial, and ethnic motifs. In the process to create a Talavera Toilet, we basically use ceramic pastes and clay and we recycle all the wasting materials.
I am proud to have generated more than 30 jobs among my neighbors and friends. My dream since I was a kid has been to improve the quality of the crafts made in my town and to be acknowledged as one of the best artisans in Mexico.”
Here is a more detailed description of the making of these beautiful Talavera Toilets:
“Each toilet is made from an special clay (arcilla), then shaped in molds and allowed to dry naturally, the process takes around 10 days. When dry, the pieces are delicate and need sanding and firing to prepare them for the decorative process.
Pieces are first coated with white enamel and then painted individually, always by hand, sometimes aided by plastic stencils. The pieces come to life with strikingly rich colors when they are fired for 5 hours at a temperature of 1100° Celsius (2012° Fahrenheit) in the kiln.
Mario Romero says: “we only fire the kiln once a day. It takes approximately 30 minutes for it to come to the proper temperature. Once closed, we need to wait for the next day to fire it again.”
I’m sure you will be surprise of the beauty of these toilets; once you receive your package and unwrap it a big surprise awaits you. I have try to make honor to his work by taking the best pictures possible, but even that will not give true honor to these amazing creations. Enjoy your unique piece of art and be ready to surprise your guests.
Thank you in the name of Mario Fabricio, his family and artisans that work with him.
Art Description
Beautiful hand painted talavera pedestal sink in a unique design. The artisan’s work is truly a master piece with long, patient hours of detailed painting, inspiration and passion the end result will surely amaze you and beautify your bathroom in a very unique way, not to forget the impression your guests will have: a big whaoooo… where did you get that?..
Made to comply with the American plumbing standards you will not have a problem with installation, parts or maintenance.
You can match this sink with a Talavera Toilet set or our Talavera Tiles to make your bathroom even more unique. See our tabs for more detailed information.
Specifications
Material: Our Talavera Sinks are made from a special clay called vitreous china. Vitreous china is a mix of several kinds of clay, called ball clay and china clay, silica, and a fluxing agent so the sink is actually waterproof and stainproof through its entire thickness. Our paint is lead free and 100% safe for home use.
Customization:
If your don’t see the pattern you are looking for we are happy to help you. We can make very much any design you have in mind at no extra cost. Just contact us and let’s talk about it.
Care and Maintanance:
Our talavera glazed sinks are hygienic, easy-to-clean, odor/stain resistant, low maintenance. Just follow the normal cleaning process as such:
To clean:
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Use a sponge or damp mop with an ordinary non-abrasive household cleaner. Rinse and dry with cloth.
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If white grout is used, you can occasionally whiten the grout with liquid bleach. Be careful to rinse afterwards.
Note: Due to different monitor color resolutions what you see may differ a bit for what you get. If you need a better color match, or want to make sure you get what you need, please contact us. We can arrange for samples or other ways to help you.
Shipping
Delivery tIme: 10-15 business days (USA)
15-20 business days (Canada)
20-25 business days (All other countries)
– All our shipments are covered with insurance for any loss or breakage during transit.
– We use DHL / Fedex and EMS for better service and full tracking on line.
– Customs/import fees may apply for your country, please check with your local agencies for specifics. You are responsible to pay for these fees if any.
Packing Details:
– We use a professional packing company for all our shipments, your art will go very well protected with at least 2″ of foam all around, bubble wrapped and when necessary double boxed. Rest assure it will reach you safe and sound. We have a record of minimum broken pieces if any.
FAQ
How long will it take to have my order delivered?
Please check our shipping information tab for specific timing for your country.
Are these Sinks made to American Plumbing Standards?
Yes, Mario’s factory is in compliance with the NOM regulations (Mexican Norms), the NOM are in compliance with the ASME A112.19.2 ( American Standards Regulations for Ceramic plumbing fixtures). You should have not problems installing your sink and toilet, all the plumbing holes and attachments are American Standard size. Also if you need to regulate your flushing amount you can do so by selecting the proper flushing mechanism (you can buy at any home depot several options), our toilets will take most of the American flushing sets.
Why can it take long time to deliver my handicraft?
A true handcrafted art is made per order, this allows the Artisan to use fresh materials and take the time to make a wonderful piece, at the same time giving our customers a unique opportunity to specify any requirement they may need or want, so you get a chance to request your unique ideas/designs.
We believe in keeping low to zero inventory helps many ways: Environment, low costs, space, energy, etc, and we are happy to pass those savings to you and give more to the Artisan, that is the beauty of working directly with the handcrafters: You get what you really want.
We appreciate your patience, however if you are in a rush we also can help you by hiring more Artisans or having the family’s Artisan work together, so please feel free to contact us if you need your Mexican Art by an specific date. We most surely can supply your needs.
Decor Idea
“One picture says more than thousand words, here are some ideas from our customer’s decorative projects; Talavera Toilets are a happy and colorful addition to your bathroom, feel free to let your mind create adventurous and unique decorative ideas. Enjoy a wonderful time in your bathroom”
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