Architectural Salvage

Saving What Others Overlook

When historic buildings face demolition or renovation, irreplaceable architectural tile is often destroyed or discarded. Relic Asylum provides professional salvage services to carefully remove, document, and preserve these pieces of American craft history.

From ornate fireplace surrounds to decorative wall installations, floor tile to exterior terra cotta — we have the knowledge and care to extract these pieces without damage, giving them a second life and a new audience.

What We Salvage

Fireplace Surrounds — Complete tile installations from mantels and hearths, including multi-piece panels and decorative borders.

Decorative Wall Tile — Art tile panels, friezes, and decorative installations from historic homes, commercial buildings, and institutions.

Floor Tile — Encaustic, geometric, and decorative floor tile from historic properties.

Exterior Terra Cotta — Architectural elements, ornamental details, and facade tile from commercial and civic buildings.

Service Area & Insurance

Relic Asylum is fully insured for on-site salvage work. We serve the Midwest, east of the Missouri River, and are available for projects throughout the region.

If you’re a property owner, contractor, or demolition company with a site that contains historic tile, we want to hear from you — even on short notice. Every piece we save is a piece of history preserved.

HAVE TILE THAT NEEDS SAVING?

Contact us at
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Include the location, timeline, and photos if possible. We respond quickly, especially for time-sensitive demolition projects.