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2019 Tile Trends: Wood-Look Ceramic Tile

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisFebruary 22, 2019

In honor of National Tile Day, we’re revealing some of the most anticipated tile trends for 2019. First up: the classic wood-look tile.

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Five Ways to Make Your Home Remodel Pay Off

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerFebruary 19, 2019

smart home improvements can make your home more comfortable and enjoyable to live in and increase your estate’s financial worth.

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Living room with glossy ceramic tile flooring

Using Inexpensive Materials to Create a Rich Look

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithDecember 11, 2018

Here are a few tips on how to create a rich look with inexpensive materials. Continue reading to get started.

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Five Important Reasons Your Baby Needs Healthy Tummy Time

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithDecember 10, 2018

Learn why tummy time is important, how to incorporate tummy time with your baby, and what kind of flooring type is optimal for this activity.

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13 Style Innovators and Their Tile Inspirations

Tile TipsBy Roxanne MorrisDecember 6, 2018

Some of our favorite creative innovators share tile inspirations they love. See what inspires them and get ideas for your own decor projects.

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10 Craft Ideas for Your Leftover Ceramic Tile

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithNovember 2, 2018

Have some tile leftover from a recent project? Check out some of our favorite tile craft projects to get ideas of how to use your remaining tile creatively.

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Kitchen with ceramic tile flooring

Increase the Resale Value of Your Home by Focusing on Just These Two Rooms

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerSeptember 13, 2018

Kitchen and bathroom remodels are the two room renovations that will give you the best return on your investment.

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How Dirty Are Your Carpets? A Robot Baby Reveals the Ugly Truth

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerSeptember 5, 2018

Carpets trap allergens and bacteria, posing health risks. Ceramic tile is a clean, safe, and durable alternative for your home.

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Improve Any Room With These 15 Easy Ceramic Floor Tile Ideas

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithAugust 3, 2018

Ceramic floor tile offers a medley of benefits to improve the quality and design of any space. Check out our favorite 15 ceramic floor tile patterns here.

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Choose the Best Shower Tile in 10 Steps PLUS 40 of Our Favorite Design Ideas

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerJuly 30, 2018

Find the best ceramic shower tile in 10 simple steps and explore 40 design ideas! Spark your imagination with Why Tile.

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The Complete Guide to Bathroom Tile

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerJuly 16, 2018

Discover why ceramic tile is ideal for your bathroom surfaces and explore the type, shape, color, and pattern options that suit your space.

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Tile: The Modern Flooring Option

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJuly 11, 2018

Ceramic tile has evolved. While tile has always been known for its durability and ease of maintenance, it is now also recognized for cost savings, functionality, health benefits, and sustainability.

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The Complete Guide to Kitchen Floor Tile

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJuly 6, 2018

Learn everything you need to consider when planning your kitchen floor tile, including types of ceramic tile, tile shapes, and tile layout patterns.

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Ceramic Tile’s Answer to the Plastic Problem

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJune 22, 2018

Ceramic tile offers a natural, eco-friendly solution to plastic pollution, reducing waste and promoting healthier spaces.

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Health Benefits of Ceramic Tile

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerMay 18, 2018

Explore the health benefits of ceramic tile—hypoallergenic, VOC-free, and safe for better air quality and healthier living spaces.

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Fire, Water, and Mold Offer Advice on Flooring

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithMay 17, 2018

These personas of mayhem describe what they love about plastic flooring: harmful chemicals and VOCs, damage by fading, cupping, denting, and scratching, and the health risks of susceptibility to mold and fire.

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New Slip and Fall Study: Enhancing Floor Safety Through Slip Resistance Testing, Maintenance Protocols and Risk Awareness

Tile NewsBy Kathy MeyerNovember 29, 2017

A new study, conducted by CNA Risk Control, could help lead to the reduction of slip and fall accidents in America. Discover why!

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5 Healthy Reasons to Choose Ceramic Tile For Your Next Project

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerAugust 31, 2017

Did you know that everything you put in your space impacts the quality of the air you breathe? That’s right, including your floors and walls, and every other surface in your home or place of work!

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