Where is glazed thin brick made?
Artisans handcraft this tile exclusively for Clay Imports in Saltillo, the terracotta tile hub of Mexico. Fun fact: Clay Imports was the first company in the world to glaze Saltillo tile!
How is glazed thin brick made?
We use 100% natural clay, native to Northern Mexico for this product. For more than 300 years, people have been firing Saltillo in Mexico, but three years ago we asked how one could go about glazing. Thus, we took glazing technology from Morocco and brought it to Saltillo. This new subway tile is now one of our most popular products.
When glaze hits terracotta beautiful things happen!
Should I use glazed thin brick for my home?
It’s important to note that our Glazed Thin Brick has high variation in size, color, and texture. If you embrace a rustic handmade tile look, this is the tile for you.
However, if you prefer a more refined product, we recommend browsing our clay collection.
Also, you can install this tile almost anywhere as long as it is not under freezing conditions. To fully understand size and color variations, we suggest ordering a minimum order of four (4) sample pieces.
High variation in color, size, and thickness make this tile one of a kind
What are the size and color options for glazed thin brick?
Our Glazed Thin Brick is approximately 2.5" wide x 8" long or 3” wide x 12” long. And, as the name indicates: it is thinner than regular brick pavers, just about 1/2” thick.
Color options are plentiful and range from soothing neutrals to rich jewel tones: just choose from any of these colors. You might have seen on our Instagram: white gloss, noir, light green, and forest are our most popular glaze options.
"Noir" by Glynis Wood Interiors
Chelsea Meissner's Kitchen in “Light Green”
Sarah Viebrock selected our “White Gloss”
Which way can I lay glazed thin brick?
There is no wrong way to pattern glazed thin brick - but we've included a handful of popular options below.
Unconventionally fresh layout at Pitchfork Pretty - Photography by Shelby Sorrel
Where can I install glazed thin brick?
Glazed Thin Brick is suitable for wall and flooring applications, both commercial and residential. You can install this product on a kitchen backsplash, shower walls and floors, fireplace surrounds, coffee bars, and many other areas, including certain outdoor installations!
“Noir” Fireplace by Chase and Lauren Daniel
How do you pair glazed thin brick with other tile?
Glazed Thin brick, pairs very well with terracotta tiles of the same texture. This is probably our favorite! Also, the “modern farmhouse” look makes for a nice match with hardwood or shiplap. Another popular option is pairing the rustic brick with a bold pattern floor tile.
"White Gloss" by Tina Hambly
"Forest" + Bold Palace Flooring by Daiku Build Company
How do I install glazed thin brick?
Remove all tiles from the box, lay them out and blend them for a natural look. Expect to find a few pieces of tile with glaze chips. You can sort these tiles out and use them for cuts. Actually, tiles with chips, flakes, and irregularities will emphasize the handcrafted look of your installation.
Clay Imports recommends installing Glazed Thin Brick with a joint spacing of, Min 1/16” and Max: 1/2.” Installation is comparable to conventional tile installation. There is no additional sealing required. Please refer to our Glazed Thin Brick installation road map for details and reach out to us with any questions.
"Noir" fireplace installation - Photography by Chase Daniel
What trim pieces are used with Glazed Thin Brick?
If you are in need of it, we recommend three different trim options for our Glazed Thin Brick.
1 : You can special order glazed edge, either on the 8” side (long side) or the 2.5” side (short side).
2 : If you do prefer a more traditional edging, you can select a special order glazed single bullnose either on the 8” side (long side) or the 2.5” side (short side).
3 : We recommend finishing the edges with a Schluter trim, more specifically a Schluter Schiene ⅝” in Satin Anodized Aluminum. You can paint this edging for a neat and clean look to finish your installation.
Urbane Design selected a Single Bullnose Edging
Schluter trim option for a neat finish
How do I order glazed thin brick?
First things first, we recommend reviewing samples prior to full order purchase. You can check out up to five samples at no shipping cost online.
Ready to order the full amount?
- Double-check your measurements. Clay Imports Glazed Thin Brick converts to 7 pieces per square foot.
- Please add at least 15% extra for cuts and waste. You can purchase online, call our office at 512-836-8500, or email your sales and design consultant or reach out on our general inquiries line at contact@clayimports.com.
