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Textured Mosaic Tile in Earth Tones

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

A tile design such as this has a life of its own, and you can imagine running your fingers over and feeling the texture for yourself. This design uses smaller pieces of tile, but larger pieces of tile can create similarly stunning installations.

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Green and Brown Textured Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

Theming a room is tough, especially if you can’t find the right materials to complement your decor style. In this case, the theme of the room is nature, which benefits from a combination of greens and browns. These different shades of green and brown resemble the growth you’d see in a forest. The wall also…

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Delicate Creamy Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

While this wall has a delicate look, tile is anything but delicate. Tile is incredibly strong and durable, with the ability to last for decades while resisting wear and tear such as scratches and dents. Along with its strength, tile is water-resistant, bacteria-resistant, and noncombustible. If you need to protect a wall in your kitchen…

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Contemporary Geometric Tile

By Why TileSeptember 5, 2018

While tile can come in complex shapes that demand your attention, the simple square shape of most tiles still remains popular. Uniform shapes and patterns are a hallmark of many modern designs, one reason why square tiles are in this room. The geometric artwork on the wall says it all — this is a room…

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Rough Hexagon Wall Tiles With Blue Grout

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

Home designers know that one of ceramic tile’s unique traits is texture. Ceramic tile can be produced to be ultra-smooth or, as with the tile in this room, rough with grooves. Because this tile is on the wall, it’s perfectly fine to have a slightly uneven surface. The grooves in this tile prevent the wall…

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Durable Ceramic Tile for High-Traffic Rooms

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

Ceramic tile is a scratch-resistant material, one reason you often see it in busy, communal areas. Even furniture with metal legs or heavy ceramic pots won’t damage the floor. Ceramic tile is also low-maintenance, perfect for how much foot traffic a room like this is likely to see. Beyond its functional uses, tile is also…

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Custom-Designed Ceramic Tile Slabs

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

At first glance, the only noticeable tile in this room is the floor. The large tile slabs are perfect for furniture with metal legs, since ceramic tile is a highly durable material. Tile is also low-maintenance and water-, mildew-, and bacteria-resistant, ideal for lounges like this that are likely to have heavy foot traffic and…

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Sea Green and Brown Tile Mosaic

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

Because of its durability, versatility, and style, tile has been a popular material for homes for thousands of years. Mosaic tile is often used in homes today, as it is in this bathroom. With a combination of sea green and brown tiles, a complex mosaic is formed around the bath. While these tiles are small,…

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Orange Floral Ceramic Tile Mosaic

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

No matter how many mosaic tile patterns you see, they will continue to take your breath away. Beyond all of the functional purposes of tile, such as its low life cycle cost relative to other materials, there are many ways to use ceramic tile as a medium for art. A display like this will last…

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Zigzag Ceramic Tile Mosaic

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

Turn something basic into something extraordinary with ceramic tile. The zigzag pattern on this corner transforms the wall into a piece of art. The longer you look at this pattern, the more you find to appreciate.

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Textured Concrete-Look Tile

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

As gray tones continue to trend in commercial industrial decor, designers have been embracing the industrial look and applying it to home decor. These soft gray ceramic tiles emulate a rough concrete look, yet the color and texture pattern has a warm vibe that breaks up a long, monotonous slab. This shade of gray also…

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Colorful and Iridescent Tile Mosaic

By Why TileSeptember 4, 2018

A unique tile mosaic is sure to have your guests talking. Versatile in size, style, and design, tile is the perfect material for jaw-dropping displays, such as this iridescent mosaic. Mosaics are popular for backsplashes in both the kitchen and the bathroom, but are also trending as a beautiful option for feature walls and fireplace…

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Concrete- and Wood-Look Tile Combo

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

We’re falling in love with gray after seeing this space’s concrete-look tile flooring and wood-look tile walls.

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Concrete-Look Tile and Wood-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

We’re returning to the basics in this space with chic industrial concrete-look tile and gray wood-look tile.

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Textured Glass Mosaic Hex Tiles

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Textured glass mosaic hex tiles show what it takes to create a dreamy backsplash.

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Smooth Iridescent Blue Tile Mosaic

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Ceramic tile installations can combine colors and shapes to achieve one-of-a-kind looks for walls, floors, and even ceilings. Use ceramic tile in wet areas for resistance to water, mold, mildew, and bacteria. Ceramic tile is also scratch-, stain-, dent-, and fire-resistant for use in every room of your home!

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Herringbone Tile Wall in Earth Tones

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Herringbone tile in earth tones makes for a beautiful wall covering.

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Ceramic Tile Wall With a Tree Design

By Why TileAugust 29, 2018

When you want to have a visually stunning design that customers see when they enter your hotel, restaurant, or place of business, nothing fits the bill quite like tile. Each piece of this ceramic tile looks like it’s a part of a tree, with complex rings that vary in sizes. This earthy texture provides a…

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Rustic Wood-Look Tile Flooring

By Why TileJanuary 30, 2018

The clean lines of the modern counter in this kitchen contrast with the rustic flooring. Despite the wood look, this flooring is ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is an ideal flooring for kitchens with its easy-care maintenance and durable surface resistant to stains, scratches, and fading. Versatile ceramic tile marries the heritage of tile and the…

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Glossy Marble-Look Tile Flooring

By Why TileJanuary 30, 2018

When your flooring choice is a masterpiece itself—ceramic tile can support both the elegant look of public spaces such as art galleries but also the easy maintenance, durability, and efficiency public spaces demand. The large panel size and marble tones of this ceramic tile will serve for decades to showcase treasures while keeping countless visitors…

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