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Ready to Update Your Kitchen Backsplash? Here’s How to Do It Yourself

Ready for a new backsplash? Adding kitchen backsplash tile is simpler than you think and you can do it yourself in just a few days! Backsplashes are a great first tile project and an easy way to update your kitchen without the major cost of...

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Industrial Design Using Tiles

Using exposed materials, sleek neutral colors, and a heavy play with textures – industrial design has reshaped and redefined contemporary décor. What started as a trend at the beginning of the 2000’s has become the definition of modern urban interior design, balancing between form and...

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The History & Art of Terrazzo

Terrazzo is everywhere. The popular decorative surface has broken free from its institutional reputation to realize its place in contemporary design and become the go-to surface for architects and designers around the globe. From authentic poured terrazzo to its use as an inspiration for modern...

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Guide to the Best Pool Tiles

Looking for pool tile ideas? Check out this guide from our design experts to helping you choose from limitless options.

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How to Tile a Shower

Many of us have found ourselves living with a bathroom that feels worn and dated. We’ve tried a different paint color on the walls or cabinets, lights above the vanity, or even new plumbing fixtures, but nothing can distract from bad tile. Whether it is...

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TileBar Luxury Peel & Stick Tiles

Explore a breakthrough in tile innovation with Tilebar’s Luxury Peel & Stick tiles! This is not the typical peel & stick tile, rather a peel & stick tile with a stone plastic composite allowing for superior durability.

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The Next Step in Peel & Stick Tiles

Historically, peel and stick tiles have been a mixed bag in terms of value, aesthetic, and overall quality of finish. Our Tilebar Luxury Peel & Stick Tiles, however, are not your typical example. Blending commitment-free design with high-quality materials and finishes, our tiles elevate this...

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The Power of Porcelain Tiles: Choosing a Tile Based on Performance

There are many reasons why a person chooses a tile. At the top of that list, you will find, what it looks like, followed by price, availability, and whether it is the right type of tile for the installation. All these factors play a role...

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What is LVT Flooring?

LVT stands for “Luxury Vinyl Tile” – a hard surface flooring product designed for use in both commercial and residential indoor applications. LVT is a vinyl plank or tile flooring that is available in a range of shapes, sizes, and visual looks. It can mimic...

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How to Bring Your Style to Life

When you are ready to design an amazing space, it is easy to find inspiration. A quick search online, a thumb through the latest design magazine, or even watching your favorite show will have you ready to jump into your next project. You excitedly walk...

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What is Subway Tile? A Brief History

The subway tile is an essential element of interior design that holds a storied 100-year history, having first emerged in the early twentieth century as an easy-to-clean, sleek surfacing solution for the subterranean spaces beneath New York City streets. The ubiquitous three-by-six-inch rectangular tile has...

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Can You Tile Over Tile?

A lot of people dread the thought of replacing tiles because they fear that it will be a large, costly job. However, the truth of it is that you can usually tile over your old tiles, and it can be just the thing to revitalize...

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How To Buy Tiles Online

Why Buy Tiles Online? Online shopping has become second nature to most of us in recent years, especially with 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic meaning that most of us are more comfortable shopping online than in person for our products. For some of us, it...

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Why Tile Grout Cracks

While it may have been a utilitarian need for tile installation in the past, now grout is an additional design element that can heighten the appearance of your space. Yet, as many homeowners know, in time, the beautiful grout they placed becomes dirty and in...

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How To Choose Colorful Tiles To Make A Statement

Today we aim to cover exactly which colorful tiles can instantly transform a space and create a captivating and standout design. With a multitude of tile colors available we visit some of our favorite below.

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Tile Installation: DIY vs Professional Tiler

In this post, we will go over the situations when DIY tile installation will be best and when you should hire professional help.

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How To Choose Mosaic Tiles

Mosaics are a category of tile that are one of the most versatile; coming in various shapes, sizes, and colors, you can instantly transform a space with their presence. Today we uncover the right mosaic options for main living spaces.