Many designers use gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs to create a wallpapered look, as the minimal and unobtrusive grout lines create the illusion of wallpaper, but with all the benefits of ceramic tile and none of the maintenance issues of wallpaper. To create a wallpapered look, designers often choose gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs with creative patterns.
Large-format tiles are also perfect for minimalist spaces, which favor clean surfaces uncluttered by grout lines and other visual interruptions.
Gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs are functionally versatile, suitable for not only walls and flooring, but also countertops, cabinet facings, and furniture surfaces both indoors and out. Advances in technology enable manufacturers to create these large-format tiles in wood, marble, and stone looks as well as all of the looks you see below.
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You’re a citizen of the world, so why not include a bit of the world in your decor? Ceramic tile boasts a long and rich history, having been used in some of the most important architectural landmarks all over the world. This feature wall of ceramic tile painted in a Moorish style, combined with the…
Contrast is a beautiful decor technique, and we can’t think of a more striking contrast than this large glossy slab tile flooring and the dark wood-look tile walls.
Sleek and simple beauty you’ll want to reach out and touch — that’s the impression made by this modern wood-look ceramic tile. With warm honey tones and the clean-cut lines of a rectangular grid pattern, the floor creates a subtle backdrop for natural-looking decor elements. And with ceramic tile’s easy care and resistance to water,…
This ceramic tile takes love at first sight to a new level, impressing both sight and touch. Advanced technology bakes texture into the design, making this wall truly unique.
When you were little, you may have gotten into trouble for coloring on the walls. Now that you’re an adult, you no longer need to restrain that creative energy. Ceramic tile offers you a design to match your imagination — this lovely floral pattern is merely one of your options.
Okay, just rest. You can do that here; you know it the minute you enter. You are surrounded by clean comfort, from the wood face of the ceramic tile flooring to the textured ceramic wall tiles. Everything is in it’s place and soon you will be, too. The dark tones of these tile choices creates…
Sip your coffee, enjoy the view — there’s as much to admire inside as there is outside. Chic, large-format, modern industrial-look ceramic tiles create a clean, minimalistic design in the flooring that’s echoed in the rectangular tile of the TV surround.
Play with bold colors and define your space with black. This biscuit-neutral large slab tile gives you an earthy stone look while keeping rugged overtones at bay. Nonslip finishes make this a sleek and modern look while also keeping it real—naturally occurring materials that are easy to maintain. A lobby dressed in this ceramic tile…
Modern lines and earthy tones create a stunning fireplace. Ceramic tile showcases versatility with large slabs and textured 3D tiles, while being nonflammable and safe for use.
Welcome guests with this high fashion, easy-to-maintain ceramic tile in dreamy shades of cream. A subtle marble look adds interest to the soothing monochromatic silhouette. Ceramic tile works effortlessly in the bedroom area as well as the bath to create an undisturbed, tailored profile. Resistance to scratches, moisture, heat, and fading make ceramic tile a…
Light fills this spotless room, reflecting off all the surfaces and showing off the clean lines and modern aesthetic. Floor-to-ceiling marble-look ceramic tiles are the perfect option for the beautifully designed curbless shower.
Is there such a thing as rustic chic? If so, this living room is the perfect example. Rectangular brown floor tiles, a vertical mosaic wood-look fireplace design, and the stacked logs themselves create an unmistakable cabin feel counteracted by contemporary decor elements. So are we in the middle of the forest, or just a short…
Let me get this right — in right angles. Understated elegance fills this room with a quiet that speaks volumes about style. The generous space is perfect for these large square tiles in a serene shade of ivory. The creatively placed corner nook for plants with soft earth tones quietly echos the pattern of the…
Whether a brand is new or well-known, consistency is key. Count on tile to display consistent color and style for new construction, renovations, and additions for any store coast to coast. Changing weather conditions won’t phase this design’s durability as ceramic tile is both heat and frost resistant, as well as moisture and flame resistant.…
Blue tile is on the trend upswing—a neutral with a shot of unique. Take this blue stone effect tile laid in a running pattern. Pair it with dark woods and bright whites to show off this tile’s timeless, yet up-to-the-minute style. And, style is no compromise on performance because ceramic tile is moisture and flame…
This ceramic tile flooring reflects the light, lending elegance to this stately entryway. Timeless beauty is the theme of this room, and ceramic tile’s long-lasting beauty fits right in.
A front porch is a special place where people gather to chat or sit silently and watch the world go ’round. When the porch is a spacious wrap-around, the more, the merrier! The stone-look ceramic tile that spans this front porch is a rustic complement to the rich wood ceiling and cedar siding.
A platform for high fashion doesn’t have to take a back seat. This large format ceramic tile has soft “movement” in the marble/stone effect that echos the flow of romantic fabric. Ceramic tile is a lifelong marriage of beauty and durability the variety you look for in a perfect match. This exquisite square tile announces…
At first glance, this dining room looks fairly subdued, but take a closer look. Pastels and stone-look ceramic tiles flank one side of this fun room, while 3D tile in pale neutrals line the other. The flooring of large-format tiles is split between unadorned beige and an abstract pattern. Ceramic tile is versatile and stylish,…
Sleek, modern style is just a stone’s throw away no matter which way you turn in this modern kitchen. Stone-look, large-format ceramic tile covers the floors, walls, and countertops, and even serves as artwork. The variegated patterns on the various surfaces give visual interest to the monochromatic palette.
