Tile Blog

Designers and homeowners have a lot of options for their walls and floors. One trend that has become very popular lately is glass tile, ranging from clear glass to act as backsplashes to decorated tile for accents and even entire walls. Glass tile has a lot of appeal. It is attractive, unique, and sometimes more affordable than stone tile. Plus, you get the benefit of a lot of variety. It is easy to find glass tile in a wide range of colors, styles, and patterns. You can even get custom glass … [Read more...] about Glass Tile: Just a Trend, or Here to Stay?

Homeowners and designers alike all want to tap into the latest, hottest trends. One of the big trends going on today is a new one - and it is changing the way people look at their tiled surfaces. The trend: large-format, thin porcelain panels. Also called large porcelain panels or thin porcelain panels, these products give you the great look and feel of porcelain tile, but in one large piece instead of a bunch of smaller pieces. Since the panels are super thin - just a quarter-inch thick - … [Read more...] about The Latest Design Trend: Large-Format Thin Porcelain Panels

Mosaic tile - tile formed from putting smaller pieces of different-colored tile together to form patterns - is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing types of tile you can have in your home. A walkway, patio, kitchen or bathroom floor, or any other surface with mosaic tile can look sophisticated, exotic, or artistic, depending on the specific look you’re going for. This is made possible by the colorful and interesting patterns and shapes that comprise a mosaic - also the different textures … [Read more...] about Mosaic Tile for the Modern Era

If you recently installed a pool or are simply looking to resurface your outdoor patio, you have probably considered using Pennsylvania bluestone. But what makes this type of flagstone so special? Pennsylvania bluestone has properties that are unique to the region that it is mined from, as no other soil has the rich composition of minerals that form the beautiful colors and texture associated with this stone. Read on to learn more about the advantages of using bluestone in your next … [Read more...] about Why Choose Pennsylvania Bluestone?

Outdoor projects can be fun and fulfilling, especially when they make our homes look spectacular. It’s hard to resist the allure of a well-designed and decorated patio or pool area, and a big part of that allure is the outdoor tile you use. The right outdoor tile can provide a certain elegance and sophistication to a space. If you’re going for rustic and natural, it can provide that look, too. Or if you want something modern and chic, you can find the right outdoor tile for that … [Read more...] about 4 Things to Think About When Choosing Outdoor Tile

There are three main options for flooring in your home: tile; hardwood; and carpet. Most people choose between tile and hardwood. But tile has several advantages over hardwood that we feel make it a better choice most of the time to serve as your home’s flooring. There are three key reasons, in fact, why you should choose porcelain tile over hardwood. Here, we’ll cover each reason so that you can make the best choice for your home. Tile Is Water Resistant Ever have water or another … [Read more...] about Three Reasons Porcelain Tile Beats Hardwood