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Hand-Painted Moorish Artistry: Cordoba Decor 1 Hand Painted Tile

A hand-painted Moorish decorative tile in glazed ceramic — Cordoba Decor 1 from Hyperion Tiles, your official Fired Earth stockist.

Decor 1 draws on the intricate geometry of traditional Moorish tilework, hand-painted in translucent glazes over a soft ceramic ground. Set as a run, the motif repeats into a mesmerising, kaleidoscopic pattern; used sparingly among plain tiles, it becomes a scattered jewel.

Each 10 x 10cm tile is painted and glazed by hand in a Spanish artisan studio, so colour strength and tone shift gently from tile to tile — the signature of a genuinely handmade tile.

Specifications

Product Name: Cordoba Decor 1

Brand: Fired Earth

Material: Glazed Ceramic (hand-glazed, Made in Spain)

Finish: Hand-Painted & Decorated (glazed)

Colour: Decor 1 (multicolour hand-painted Moorish design)

Tile Size: 10cm x 10cm (100mm x 100mm), 9mm thick

Rectified: No

Suitability: Internal Walls (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Shower Walls, Splashbacks)

Frostproof: No (interior use only)

Sealing: Not required

Sold By: The Tile — 100 tiles per m² (0.01m² per tile)

Tile Weight: 0.30kg

Installation & care

Installation & care

  • Adhesive & Grout: Use a high-quality flexible tile adhesive and a grout in a soft, tonal shade. These are wall tiles for interior use.
  • Layout Options: Lay with a 2mm joint, shuffling tiles from several boxes to make the most of the hand-glazed variation. Combine the plain shades with the hand-painted decors for a bespoke Moorish scheme.
  • Cleaning: Wipe with warm water and a mild cleaner. Glazed ceramic needs no sealing. As these are hand-painted, colour strength and tone vary gently from tile to tile — part of their artisan character.
Samples

Tone, glaze and veining all read differently in your own light. Cut samples are free — sample postage is £4.99 (£8 for Original Style) and we refund it on tile orders over £50 with the code we email you. Our family-run team is happy to check quantities and finishes with you on 01344 620211.

Delivery

In-stock orders are dispatched within 3–5 working days, with express options available. Special-order and made-to-order ranges carry their own lead time, shown on the product page and confirmed when you order. Pallet, slab, large-format and bathware orders travel on a specialist off-load service — we confirm the timescale and book a date that suits you before dispatch.

Delivery is calculated at checkout from your order and postcode (we do not offer showroom collection) and UK delivery is free on orders over £1,000 on most ranges. For pallet deliveries please tell us about access issues in advance — low trees or bridges, narrow roads or gateways, gravel drives, or no turning or unloading space — as a re-delivery charge may apply if we cannot complete delivery.

When your order arrives

Please check your delivery as soon as it arrives. Once goods are unloaded they become the responsibility of the receiver, so if anything isn’t right, contact us within three working days and we’ll put it right quickly.

Returns

Unused, complete orders can be returned within 14 days of delivery; as tiles are picked and packed to your quantity, a restocking fee of 20–30% applies depending on the range. Fired Earth ranges are returned through Fired Earth’s own returns process, and special-order items are non-returnable unless damaged on delivery or faulty. Ordering a free sample first is the simplest way to avoid a return.

Product Frequently Asked Questions

What grout colour should I use?

For a fresh, classic look that lets the painting stand out, we recommend Mapei Ultracolour Plus 100 White or 103 Moon White.

If you want a softer, more antique finish, use Mapei Ultracolour Plus 130 Jasmine or 132 Beige to mimic the look of aged Spanish mortar.

For a subtle contrast that frames each tile, Mapei Ultracolour Plus 111 Silver Grey works beautifully.

Are these tiles suitable for the floor?

No. These are glazed ceramic wall tiles. They are not designed to withstand foot traffic and should be used on walls only (bathrooms, kitchens, fireplaces, etc.).

Do I need to seal them?

No. Despite their handmade appearance, they have a durable glaze that protects the pattern. No sealing is required.

Can I put these behind a hob?

Yes. The glazed surface is easy to clean, making them perfect for kitchen splashbacks, including behind cookers.

Do the patterns match up?

The Cordoba Decor tiles are designed as individual motifs rather than a continuous connecting pattern, allowing for a relaxed, patchwork aesthetic or structured repetition depending on how you lay them.

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