Field tile & trim
Dozens of shapes, traditional or contemporary, and coordinating trims. All can be custom sized, keeping cuts to a minimum and glazed edges intact.
See our glazes →Saint Paul, Minnesota
Timeless tile,
handmade since 1992.
Widely known for our Arts & Crafts and Craftsman styles, while equally at home with contemporary designs, North Prairie Tileworks has been a leader in handmade tile design and manufacturing for over 30 years.
What we make
Relief & decorative tile
Carved landscapes, thistles, tulips and borders — as single accents or full friezes.
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Historic restoration
Matching lost or broken originals — shape, relief and glaze — from a single tile for an old house to a state capitol.
About restoration →The glaze library
Our glazes, in gloss, matte, crackle and accent.
Every color is mixed and fired here. Browse by finish or color family, then order samples to see them in your own light.
Browse the glaze library →
Selected work
Fireplaces · Kitchens · Baths · Commercial
Historic restoration
Historic tile, remade to match.
We're unique in our ability to match historic tile — shape, relief and glaze — so new tile sits seamlessly beside the original.
- Union Station, Los Angeles
- BART stations, San Francisco
- Minnesota State Capitol
- Kansas State Capitol
- Harvard University
- Hoover Dam Visitor Center
- American Swedish Institute
- Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge, 1932
Working with us
Whether working with a designer, architect, or figuring things out on your own, we're here to help.
Homeowners
Tell us about the project and the home. We'll suggest styles and layouts as needed.
Designers & architects
Custom sizes, colors and relief work to your drawings, with lead times you can plan around.
Restoration
Send photos or a surviving tile - we'll advise on feasibility and cost from there.
About us
A tradition of fine craftsmanship
North Prairie Tileworks has made tile by hand in Minnesota since 1992, working with homeowners, designers and architects across North America.
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