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Staggered Herringbone Backsplash Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

These staggered tiles add dimension to a wall surface, and the installation pattern and color variations pack a one-two wow factor punch. Beautiful and also durable, tile has a waterproof assembly and is resistant to mildew and bacteria, as well as scratch-, stain-, and fire-resistant.

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Origami Star-Inspired Blue Glass Tiles

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

These origami star-inspired blue glass tiles reflect the light in an entirely unique way, sparkling from any direction! Beautiful for use as a blue backsplash or perhaps a shower wall or maybe an endless pool… Okay, now we are dreaming, and that’s just what tile can inspire in us all. Dream your decor, and tile…

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Plaster-Look Gauged Porcelain Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Beige plaster-look gauged porcelain tile flooring and walls create a minimalist backdrop in this dining area.

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Beige Gauged Porcelain Tile Slabs

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Achieve visual uniformity with ceramic tile. This cafe uses gauged porcelain tile slabs for the floor and wall, giving the room a sleek, modern, and super clean look. One reason to use ceramic tile in a busy cafe is for tile’s durability. Tile is resistant to stains, scuffs, and scratches, so the metal tables and…

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Open-Concept Room With Concrete and Wood-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

An open bedroom like this can use tile for the floor, ceiling, and balcony, all while maintaining a modern, industrial, and cohesive look. On the floor, large slabs of tile are used to resemble concrete, while the tiles on the narrow wall and ceiling resemble wood. Ceramic tile is ideal for open-concept spaces that transition…

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Wood-Look and Cement-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Ceramic tile is available in an endless combination of sizes, colors, textures, and designs to provide exactly the look you desire. The gray wood-look tiles on the near wall in this room are textured, resembling wood in look and feel. Tile with a cement look is used on the floor, and large, vertical tiles are…

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Cement-Look Tile Floor and Wood-Look Tile Wall

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Want a modern industrial look? In this room, you see ceramic tile being used in two different ways. On the wall, the tile adds texture to the room with a rugged wood look. The floor uses larger ceramic tile slabs to emulate smooth, concrete floors for that warehouse vibe. Ceramic tile is also resistant to…

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Gray Cement- and Wood-Look Tile

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Gray cement- and wood-look tile help establish this living room’s clean and contemporary vibe.

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Durable Cement-Look Tile Floor

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Ceramic tile is one of the most durable materials you can use in your home. Resistant to scuffs and scratches, tile is also one of the longest-lasting materials. Another benefit of tile is that it’s low-maintenance and water-resistant, so any spills can be cleaned easily. Durability and beauty make tile floors, like this cement-look floor,…

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Honey Herringbone Wood-Look Tile Floor

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Capture a stunning wood-look pattern in your home with ceramic tile. This room shows off a honey-colored herringbone wood-look ceramic tile floor that makes all other decor secondary. This pristine look is also easy to maintain with ceramic tile’s resistance to scuffs, dents, stains, and scratches.

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Beige Stone-Look Tile Office

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

Beige stone-look tile brings an earthy feel to this otherwise urban office space.

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Iridescent Hexagon Tile Backsplash

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

This backsplash uses small hexagon ceramic tiles with a shell iridescent sheen to protect this kitchen wall. Ceramic tile is water-, stain-, scratch-, dent-, bacteria-, and fire-resistant to form an ideal (and beautiful) backsplash for kitchen areas.

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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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White Backsplash With Irregularly Shaped Tiles

By Why TileAugust 30, 2018

To create a backsplash with a wow factor, draw from ceramic tile’s endless combination of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures to create your unique decor statement.

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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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Wood-Look Tile Floor and White Textured Tile Wall

By Why TileAugust 29, 2018

This wood-look ceramic tile flooring is gorgeous and sets off the equally stunning textured tile wall. What a combination to give this room a unique look and feel that can only be accomplished with ceramic tile. Also, tile is easy to clean and maintain, meaning less time spent cleaning your bedroom and more time relaxing.

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French Kitchen With Concrete-Look Tile Floor

By Why TileMay 3, 2018

With pristine white cabinets, beadboard wainscoting on the front of the island, and a marble backsplash, this space is the epitome of a charming French kitchen. The only thing that strays from this theme is the flooring: oversized ceramic tiles with a concrete look that’s speckled here and there with the look of oxidized metal.…

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Wood-Look Tile Floor With a Parquet Design

By Why TileMay 3, 2018

Wood flooring is subject to scratches, dents, stains, fading, and water damage. A clever alternative is ceramic tile designed to look like wood. Ceramic wood-look tile — as seen on the back wall and the parquet designed flooring—gives you the warmth of a wood look with the stain, scratch, dent, water, and fade resistance of…

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Whitewashed Wood-Look Ceramic Tile Floor

By Why TileMay 3, 2018

The versatility of ceramic tile allows homes to adopt eclectic styles with ease. The whitewashed wood-look tile in this room fits in just as well with traditional decor as it would with modern style. Wood-look ceramic tile gives the visual appeal of wood but with the added benefits of ceramic tile. Because ceramic tile is…

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