Tile 101

Tile 101

How to Clean Polished Porcelain Tile?

To start, we’re going to review the steps for glazed porcelain tile, or polished (patterned) porcelain tile. This should allow you to keep those polished porcelain tiles clean no matter what. For more tips why not read our other articles, get ideas for designs and...

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How To Clean Unpolished Porcelain Tile?

In this article we’re going to talk about how to clean unpolished porcelain tile. With no shiny surface you need to make sure you’re doing the right thing to keep it looking fantastic. Keep reading for our top tips. Since this type of finish doesn’t...

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Care & Maintenance of Natural Stone

Natural stone is one of the most time-tested and enduring materials available. As the building material of some of the most ancient and important architectural structures in the world, it has proven exceptional natural strength, durability, and long-lasting beauty. To make sure stone’s potential to...

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Black and White Bathroom Designs That Inspire

When it comes to choosing a color scheme for your design, you can never go wrong with the classic black-and-white combo. Providing the perfect balance through contrast, black and white designs lend themselves to almost any style or décor, from cozy rustic to sleek and...

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What Is Mosaic Tile?

Mosaic tiling is one of the most ancient art forms in the world, practiced for thousands of years in almost every corner of the globe. Today, mosaic tiles are still a popular choice for designers and architects, but the variety of materials and patterns is...

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The Tile Design Trends to Watch in 2022

2021 has been a LONG year. But we made it, and it’s time to look upward and onward – and what a better way to get some much-needed inspiration for the year ahead, than looking at the most beautiful, innovative, and exciting tile trends 2022...

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Questions to Ask When Designing a Kitchen

If you are reading this, chances are that you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or you may be starting from the ground up. Designing a kitchen can be a fun challenge to some, but most people feel overwhelmed with so many decisions to make...

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Color Subway Tile Ideas

Ready to give your kitchen a refresh but your budget and time are in short supply? If you’re looking for a simple, stylish, but also practical way of updating the heart of your home, changing your backsplash is a great way to achieve a new...

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Wood Look Porcelain Design Ideas

Wood is one of the most popular design materials out there: it’s functional, it’s versatile, and most of all – it brings with it an inherent quality of warm, natural beauty. From rustic cabins in the woods to modern industrial-style lofts, wood provides the perfect...

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Herringbone vs. Chevron: Which Pattern is the One For You?

If you take a good look at your space, you’ll start seeing patterns everywhere: in your floor tiling layout, your kitchen backsplash, on your textiles and fabrics, and even your lighting color scheme. Patterns are created constantly in design, sometimes in unexpected places. A well-balanced...

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Ask the Expert: The Best LVT for Your Home

Why Choose LVT for Your Home? The Tileist: Let’s start with a commonly asked question: Why would a homeowner consider LVT as a flooring choice? Jeremy: Luxury Vinyl Tile has become a popular flooring solution for homeowners thanks to a number of factors. Cost, of...

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Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

They say a kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only a functional room – it is where family and friends get together, where the soul of the house shines. As such, the kitchen it is the perfect room to show your...

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Designing with Natural Stone Tile

Beautifully organic and highly enduring, stone has always been a sought out element in architecture and design. From the grand temples of the Roman Empire to the embellished marble facades of Baroque churches, stones like marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite have been a consistent...

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Power of Patterns: LVT Flooring Design Ideas

LVT flooring (Luxury Vinyl Tile) changed the game of design in more ways than one. By combining high durability, affordable cost, and design flexibility, LVT is an ideal flooring product for both commercial and residential environments. LVT provides realistic renderings of natural materials such as...

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Going Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile

Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore. As more and more companies are making a commitment to eco-friendly and ethical production, it is clear that sustainability will not only shape the future of our planet, but also the future of design. However, sustainability is not...

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Designing White Subway Tile Patterns

After a century of covering NYC subway stations, white subway tile, this clean, durable, and affordable tile has become a Pinterest-worthy design staple for kitchens, bathrooms, and showers everywhere. The magic of this classic design lies in its simplicity. With elegantly rectangular proportions, crisp white...

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Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury

What does “American” design mean in the 21st Century? From traditional colonial style with British influences to the bold and gritty industrial style of New York City. From the glitz and glam of Art Deco to the refined serenity of Mid-Century Modern Design. The truth...

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Drill-It-Yourself: Drilling Into Tile With Ease

Planning on a DIY tiling project? Drilling clean holes through your tile is essential for a beautiful and professionally looking result. Whether you’re upgrading a bathroom wall or tiling an entire room – almost every tiling project requires drilling through the tiles to complete an...

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