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Tiles Help Restore Coral Reefs

Tile NewsBy Ryann CoyleDecember 11, 2020

3D-printed terracotta tiles are being used to help restore the disintegrating coral reefs in Hong Kong’s Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.

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Easy Tile Coaster Crafts for DIYers

Tile Design IdeasBy Ryann CoyleDecember 9, 2020

Here are five ways to make tile coasters involving just a few materials and lots of creativity.

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Marble-Look Gauged Porcelain Tile Kitchen Table

Our Favorite Porcelain Furniture on Instagram

Tile Design IdeasBy Kathy MeyerOctober 22, 2020

Gauged porcelain tile furniture is exploding in popularity, and these examples from Instagram prove it.

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Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture

Tile TrendsBy Kathy MeyerOctober 22, 2020

Find out why gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs are becoming the new favorite material for all kinds of furniture.

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Hot Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisOctober 6, 2020

Explore hot kitchen floor tile designs in warm hues and bold patterns that evoke cozy, passionate, and playful feelings.

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Dog Showers You (and Your Pup) Will Love

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithOctober 2, 2020

Dog showers make it easier to wash your pup and are a great opportunity to showcase your favorite tile style — that’s what we call a win-win.

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Cool Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisSeptember 29, 2020

Unusual kitchen tile flooring is trending, especially in cool colors such as blues, grays, and greens.

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Easy Cleaning Tips for Porcelain and Ceramic Tile

Tile TipsBy Ryan MarinoSeptember 3, 2020

Spend less time cleaning and more time admiring your beautiful porcelain surfaces with our easy cleaning tips.

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Back to Nature: Ceramic Tile in Earth Tones

Tile TrendsBy Roxanne MorrisAugust 26, 2020

Incorporate soothing earth tones into your home with ceramic tiles. Discover WhyTile’s guide for creating a warm, inviting space!

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Five Places You’ll Secretly Find Porcelain Tile

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithAugust 24, 2020

Both strong and stylistically impressive, gauged porcelain tile is ideal for numerous applications — including some that might surprise you.

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Low-Maintenance Benefits of Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

Tile TipsBy Kathy MeyerAugust 12, 2020

Porcelain tile’s limitless design possibilities are matched by superior performance and functionality, including cost-saving benefits.

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Tile Color Psychology: How Your Tile Color Affects Your Mood

Tile Design IdeasBy Cynthia Faber SmithAugust 4, 2020

Colors may affect how you think and feel, so consider what kind of atmosphere you want to create and which tile color will best achieve it.

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Artisan Planter Box Auction

Tile Design IdeasBy Kathy MeyerJuly 9, 2020

Bid on these flower boxes, created with artisan tiles and techniques, via eBay July 12 – 21, 2020 to support the Tile Heritage Foundation.

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Get Outside With Our Guide to Outdoor Tile

Tile Design IdeasBy Kathy MeyerJuly 6, 2020

Whether you want to read by a patio fireplace or make a splash by the pool, ceramic tile helps you create outdoor living spaces to be envied.

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Post-Pandemic Dream Kitchen Guide

Tile TipsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJuly 1, 2020

Learn how to make your kitchen easier to clean, use, and maintain so that it’s supporting you, and not the other way around.

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Five Reasons to Include a Curbless Shower in Your Bathroom Remodel

Tile TipsBy Ryan MarinoJune 20, 2020

If you’re considering a bathroom remodel, here are 5 reasons why going curbless will give you a more efficient and beautiful bathroom.

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Ceramic Tile for Universal Design & Minimalist Trends

Tile TrendsBy Cynthia Faber SmithJune 15, 2020

Ceramic tile’s clean lines, ease of maintenance, and design versatility make it a key material choice in both minimalism and universal design.

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What You Need to Know Before Hiring Anyone to Install New Tile Floors and Walls

Tile Design IdeasBy Kathy MeyerJune 12, 2020

[Related: 13 Questions to Find the Right Tile Installer]

Not Your Typical Pool Tile

Tile Design IdeasBy Roxanne MorrisJune 10, 2020

Tired of poured concrete pool surrounds or typical blue pool tiles? Make a style splash with these unique pool tile examples from Instagram.

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Explore the Great Outdoor Tile Possibilities

Tile Design IdeasBy Roxanne MorrisJune 9, 2020

Create your own private getaway with ceramic tile for outdoors and turn every ordinary day into a stay-cation you’ll look forward to.

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