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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Fitting rooms are crucial to the shopping experience, so keep this area stylish, organized, and sparkling clean. Ceramic tile is the perfect choice for fitting room floors and walls because it’s bacteria-, stain-, and scratch-resistant, is easy to clean with water alone (low maintenance, so less work for you), is free of allergens (no sneezing…
You could venture to a lake or river, but why bother when this natural stone-look tile gives your bathroom all the serenity of nature? The deep red accents in these large-format square tiles will give you something to admire while you soak in the tub, and when you’re ready to dry off, don’t worry about…
You are the sunshine of my life. Easy to clean, slip and scratch resistant, beautiful, and even with the sun beating down on you, you won’t fade or buckle. With ceramic tile’s durability, history has proven that forever you’ll stay in my heart. If you do decide to remodel, know that ceramic tile is made…
Rich golden-colored large-format tiles are in sweet harmony with nature, offering sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. Did you know that ceramic tile has the lowest 60-year environmental footprint among other commonly used flooring types? Ceramic tile has a fire-hardened surface that is water-resistant and won’t let mildew, mold, or bacteria create discord in your home. For…
Outdoor rooms extend your living space. With plenty of cover, you can entertain guests in the fresh air all year round. The ceramic tile flooring of this patio has the look of wood without the worry of rain, sun, and snow fading the surface. Ceramic tile is durable, with a scratch- and stain-resistant surface that…
Simplicity can speak volumes, and this bathroom is a wonderful example. The stone-look ceramic tile on the walls in a pale shade of gray is beautiful in its spareness, and the reflection of the white subway tile of the shower echoes simplicity. The mosaic tile flooring adds visual interest without clutter. Ceramic tile is a…
Looking for living room flooring that will blow you away? You just might find your solution in this earthy windmill pattern. Unlike most windmill patterns, which use a different tile for each part of the windmill, this design is printed directly onto the tile. The 4-to-1 windmill-to-tile ratio helps prevent the intricate motif from appearing…
Begin and end your days in a room as magnificent as you are. The golden hue of the stone-look tile walls will inspire you to be glamorous, and the patterned accent row will remind you that it’s all in the details. Ceramic tile’s resistance to water, stains, scratches, and bacteria cautions you not to be…
Small spaces don’t necessarily call for small tiles. In this cozy living room, large-format tiles continue from wall to wall and then right down the hallway, creating a sense of continuity that makes the area feel larger. The tiles combine to form a large-scale diamond and flower pattern that adds visual interest, and the beige…
The view from this sitting area high above the city is a dream come true. Wide views make this a luxurious perch from where plans can be made and dreams realized. The large-format ceramic tile flooring shows the way from start to finish with a wood-look grain. Ceramic tile is an easy-care and durable flooring…
Light colors can make any room seem expansive, as evidenced in this living room. From the white furniture to the cream and beige stone-look tiles on the floor, brightness is the motif. Ceramic tile is the ideal choice for flooring because it is durable, long-lasting and resistant to stains, scratches, and fading. So, let the…
