Floors collect all the things that we bring into our homes, and not just from what’s on our shoes — although those can be the worst. Just think about where the average person walks throughout their day, from public restrooms to city sidewalks, and you will have an idea of the filth that gets tracked…
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Ceramic tile flooring patterns can visually expand narrow rooms, elongate wide rooms, and hide a room’s imperfections, if you simply use the right pattern. Ceramic tile uniquely offers wide versatility in how your floor is installed, a versatility not possible in other flooring options. Imagine how any of the the following 15 patterns can transform…
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Your shower is a canvas where you can express your unique style and create a highly functioning space at the same time. We’ve gathered 10 tips to help you navigate your ceramic shower tile choices PLUS 40 beautiful ideas to spark your imagination. 10 Steps for Choosing the Best Ceramic Tile for Your Shower When…
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All of your bathroom surfaces can be exposed to daily moisture that is potentially damaging. Protect your investment by choosing the best product for your bathroom flooring, walls, backsplash, and shower. Keep reading to discover that no other material can beat the combination of ceramic tile’s benefits. Then explore the options for ceramic tile, shapes,…
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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. Thanks to advances in digital imaging and printing, tile is now the ultimate modern flooring option. 21st Century Convenience In today’s fast-paced world,…
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You’ve made the right choice and decided to use ceramic tile for your kitchen flooring. Exciting options for shapes, colors, textures, and designs await you! Read on to discover which type of ceramic tile is best for your lifestyle and use our tile pattern templates to plan your space. Learn why the choice of ceramic…
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The growing problem of plastic pollution is gaining more and more attention in the media, and for good reason. For example, National Geographic posed this singular question with their June 2018 magazine issue—Planet or Plastic? NatGeo has been covering plastic pollution for decades. After all, they are on the front lines with an army of…
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You could fill a book with the benefits of ceramic tile—from its timeless aesthetic value to its ecological sustainability. The greatest benefit of ceramic tile is that it is made of naturally occurring materials and therefore has a healthy advantage over other flooring options. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) compiled a bulletin that…
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Fire, Water, and Mold showed up to help a designer and his client make a flooring selection and we debuted the advice at Coverings’18 in Atlanta. 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…
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A new study, conducted by CNA Risk Control, could help lead to the reduction of slip and fall accidents in America by managing slip and fall risks on hard surface floors. The study, featured in the current issue of Risk and Insurance took place over the past 12 months. It addresses slip resistance and maintenance…
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