Saint-Gaudens Tile

Bronze tiles are set using thinset or epoxy adhesive, but special care must be taken in the grouting process to keep grout out of the crevices. If the design allows a tape seal around a solid border, use tape to mask the tile before setting. If the edges of the tile are uneven, apply 2 heavy coats of Elmer's Rubber Cement to the tops of the tiles before setting. The rubber cement will keep grout out of the tile design and can be removed later. The tiles cannot be warm before you apply the rubber cement, and must be kept out of the sun after the rubber cement is applied.

We cast in two bronzes with five finishes, and all tiles are sealed with a sculpture quality enamel. Our Bronze Bright is a high luster finish. The Bronze is brightly burnished while preserving the beautiful texture of of the cast bronze. No patina is used in the process. Our Classic Bronze finish starts with an acid patina that brings on a chocolate brown color. This fragile patina is gently removed by carefully hand buffing each piece, leaving the right amount of color in the recesses, while taking care to not over-polish the high points of the tiles.