As we anticipate Coverings ‘21 (less than a month away), thinking about the 2021 tile trends we expect to see is helping us pass the time. This week brings us to green tile, a trend we couldn’t be more excited about. Of all the colors we can explore, green ceramic tile options are enormously varied.…
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Multipurpose spaces are becoming the norm in our homes as we find ways to fit all of our activities into areas of the house. And, as we transition back to normal everyday life after the pandemic, multipurpose spaces will see more demands than ever before, including an enhanced focus on cleaning and hygiene. The growing…
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Our countdown to Coverings continues, and to pass the time we’re looking at another top 2021 tile trend: assorted aggregates. Terrazzo-look tile’s incredible versatility is partly to thank for its rising popularity over the past couple of years: Completely dependent on the size and color of its “speckles,” terrazzo-look tile can be natural or playfully…
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With Coverings just weeks away, we’re celebrating by taking a closer look at each of the top 2021 tile trends we predicted at the beginning of the year. First up is an adaptation of a long-time favorite: hexagon tile. Hexagon tile is well-known in smaller sizes, including tiny hexes used in mosaics. This year, hexagon…
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We take for granted a lot about neutral colors: We might expect they are tones without much color, including whites, creams, beiges, and grays, that they are a necessary backdrop for the brighter elements in interior decor, and that they’re intentionally unremarkable. We might choose a neutral color thinking it will have universal appeal for…
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Square tile doesn’t mean your creativity is boxed in. In fact, these square tile ideas certainly qualify for thinking “outside the box,” for unique ceramic tile ideas. If you thought square tile was simple or tame, take note — square tile is making a design impact, largely thanks to new manufacturing techniques and installation patterns…
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Thanks to advances in porcelain tile manufacturing, tiles as large as 6 feet x 12 feet and as thin as 1/8 to 7/32 inches are available. These tiles, known as gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, are surprisingly lightweight given their size. The tiles’ lightweight nature, paired with the availability of stronger mortars due to advances in…
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It’s no secret that hexagon tile is one of the most popular tile designs and one of our personal favorites. Hexagon tile’s secret to success: It delivers the best of both worlds. Both retro and a staple of modern design, hexes are playful yet inspired by nature itself. This honeycomb tile design is a hybrid…
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Another trip around the sun, and we are celebrating Earth Day (April 22nd) with calls to appreciate and responsibly care for our natural resources. Along with greater awareness is a growing desire for sustainable use solutions. Earth Day is a time to evaluate how our actions impact the environment we live in — and how…
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Also known as in-floor heating, radiant heat can be a luxurious addition to a specific room or an effective solution for heating any space. Learn more with these tips about installing radiant heat in your home and why homeowners trust ceramic tile to protect and make the most of their investment. What Is Radiant Heat? Radiant…
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Pastels are known for being soft, pale colors, but there’s nothing mild about pastel tile’s design impact. In fact, many other tile colors pale in comparison (pun intended). You’ve guessed it — we’re exploring pastel tile. These muted tones are both soothing and cheerful, and did we mention gorgeous? Read on for a look at…
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Biophilic tile is one of the top tile trends set to make a design impression for 2021 and beyond. Whether you’re already fully on board with this trend or are still catching up, we’re here to update you on everything you need to know about biophilic design and how to incorporate it into your home…
DetailsExcavations have uncovered an intricate Roman mosaic floor a few metres underneath a vineyard in northern Italy. Traces of an ancient Roman villa were first discovered near the town of Negrar di Valpolicella nearly a century ago in 1922. Attempts to uncover the villa continued over the decades, with a new round of excavations beginning…
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Green tile is currently trending — and we’re not just talking about the fact that ceramic tile is environmentally friendly. From mint greens to muted greens, and from patterned greens to green marble looks, green tile is a great way to add both unique personality and biophilic design to your home. Not sure where to…
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Happy National Tile Day! This year, we’re celebrating February 23rd (our favorite holiday) by sharing the tile trends we expect to take off in 2021. Yes, it’s still early, but we have a good feeling about these designs — and we think you will, too. Keep reading to see which trends made our list. Large…
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Every year, color authorities such as Pantone, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr share their new “colors of the year.” These hues both reflect current trends and set the stage for the new colors’ growing popularity across interior and exterior decor, as well as impact color use from fashion to technology. While each new color…
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Designing and remodeling your home can be an exciting and rewarding creative pursuit. With all the decisions required about specific products, we are grateful for the family of ceramic tile options with benefits that far exceed nonceramic materials. Different types of ceramic tile collectively make up what is commonly known as the “ceramic tile family”—…
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Picking out a tile color, pattern, shape, and layout is a fun part of designing your tile application, but all too often we forget about an equally important design element: grout color. Grout color can emphasize certain elements of your tile, fade into the background, or completely steal the show — either way, choosing the…
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Photo via Angle Eye Photography for Liz Walton Home It’s time to get excited about doing laundry and design the laundry room of your dreams! Ceramic tile is a natural choice for laundry rooms with its low-maintenance benefits, waterproof installation system, versatile applications, and impressive design options. Why Ceramic Tile Is Ideal for Laundry Rooms…
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Open shelving is one of the hottest storage trends, allowing you to show off your books, collections, beautiful dishes, canister sets, plants, and more. And, when paired with your favorite backsplash tile design, open shelving can make an even greater design impact. If the idea of ceramic tile with open shelving intrigues you, you’ve come…
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