Antique tiles are as one-of-a-kind as old china or silver; dealers who specialize in antique tiles can be found at antique shows and fairs.

They cost $17 to $30 a tile, compared with antique tiles that can cost hundreds and thousands for rare specimens.

Mr. Leitao will advise customers on the proper way to install antique tiles so that they can be removed should a customer move.

The original roofing featured antique Spanish tiles sourced from Puerto Rico's older Spanish buildings.

The backsplash on one wall is covered in antique green tiles from Hungary, while the wide oak plank floors have been replaced with slabs of slate.

With its antique tiles, wood panelling and ornate mirrors Café Iruña has real Moorish charm.

Another was covered in antique tile.

Custom-made, antique and otherwise exceptional tiles are usually sold by the piece.

In New York, antique tiles are among the "new" tiles available.

Large quantities of small surface archeological material has also been discovered at the site: antique tiles, pottery, mudstone and glass.