P-22 series – Birds
Our P-22 series is inspired by one of the rarest types of 17th century Delft tiles. They depict richly decorated scenes of well-painted and beautiful birds. All the tiles are based on original engravings by Adriaen Collaert (1560 – 1618). The tiles are just like the original 17th century tiles decorated with orange details and the iconic ‘ox-head’ corner motif.
The photos show the P-22 series painted on shade Poarte-E. They have the pinholes and the crackled finish. This is our base configuration, but of course it can be completely fine-tuned to your preferences.
16 unique scenes
All the scenes in this series are direct ‘copies’ of the scenes we found on a very rare set of 17th century reclaimed Delft tiles. There are 16 unique scenes depicting a wide variety of birds, such as a swan, a goose, a hoopoo bird, a swallow, a rooster, a grebe and many more. By offering you as many unique scenes as possible, you will be able to create an installation which will allow you to always discover something new. In combination with each scene being hand-painted, you will never come across tiles which are completely identical.
Pinholes in the corners; pinholes were part of the production process before 1860. The tile was cut out of clay and to keep it steady while cutting it, a wooden board was placed on top of it with two, three or sometimes even four pins entering the clay (and thus the tile). Adding this enhancement creates two of these pinholes in each tile. It contributes to the authentic and imperfect look and feel of the tiles.
Crackled finish; Crazing is a phenomenon that produces a network of fine cracks on the surface of Delft tiles (and other ceramics). It happens over time (decades, if not centuries). This enhancement is really a matter of taste, as many consider it to be part of the antique experience, while others prefer a tile without. If you are looking for an aged and imperfect look, it is very much worth adding it. It suits the P-22 series given the time period they are based on.
How to order these tiles?
If you are interested in ordering our tiles, you can contact one of our dealers. They can also assist you with samples. Click here to find a dealer.
Product disclaimer
Our Delft tiles are made with traditional methods and hand-painted by up to five different artists, so minor variations in colour, size and design are common. We do not offer machine made perfection, but do offer a very high quality standard. It allows us to make sure that our tiles are suitable to use for all indoor installations with the charm and imperfections Delft tiles are known for. They will last for decades, maybe even centuries.
Specifications
- inventory numberP-22
- tile typeWall tile
- Tile size (approx.)13 by 13 cm's / 5.1" by 5.1
- Tile thickness (approx.)0.7 cm's / 0.3"
- Quantity per M2 or SF60 tiles per m2 / 5.5 tiles per SF
- decoration techniqueHand-painted
- number of unique scenes16
- shades of whitePhotos show Poarte-E, but you are free to choose to work with different shades or mixes.
- shade consistencyRead more about this on the product page of each shade of white
- Decoration colourPolychrome, blue or manganese. Custom on request.
- corner motifOx-head - can be changed or removed.
- Available enhancementsCrackled finish & pinholes
- Available as edge (bullnose) tile?Yes
- Available as corner tile?Yes
- suitable forWalls, backsplashes, ceilings, fireplace surrounds, bathrooms, wet-rooms
- not suitable forFloors, outside and swimming pools
- sealerThe tiles do not require a sealer from a functionality perspective. In wet rooms one may decide to use a sealer to prevent natural crazing.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy these tiles?You can buy our tiles by contacting one of our dealers through the 'find a dealer' page.
- How can the tiles be cleaned?Clean tile surfaces with a non-abrasive, mild and PH neutral cleaner. Neutral cleaners are devoid of acids, caustics, harsh fillers, or abrasives that could scratch the surface of the tile. Do not use abrasive cleaning pads, steel wool, metal brushes or scouring pads as these may scratch the surface of the glaze. Crackled tiles that will face regular wet use should be sealed after installation and periodically as needed.
- How to install the tiles?Please contact us for a full installation guide.
- What’s the warrantee?A warranty period of 2 years applies to the newly sold and delivered tiles, unless otherwise agreed.
- How are the tiles produced?You can read more about this on our 'how it's made' page.
- How many tiles can I order?There is no minimum order quantity. Most orders of plain white Delft tiles can be covered from our stock, while the decorated tiles are in general 'made to order'.
