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Porcelain vs Ceramic Tiles: What’s The Difference?

If you’re wondering if you should use porcelain vs ceramic in your project, read on because you’re about to get a dose of tile knowledge to help you out.

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How to Use Tile Trim for a Polished Look in Your Project

Tile trim plays a crucial role in achieving a polished and professional finish in any tiling project. It's not just an afterthought; tile trim serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting the edges of tiles from chipping while providing a clean and elegant transition between surfaces. Whether you're tiling a backsplash, flooring, or bathroom wall,…

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A Stеp-by-Stеp Guidе to Installing Tilе Ovеr Existing Tilе Floors

Divе into thе еssеntials of installing tilе ovеr tilе. Our guidе covеrs prеparation, adhеsivе sеlеction, and finishing stеps for lasting rеsults.

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Creating a Lush Indoor Oasis with Tropical Tile Patterns

Learn how to transform your space into an indoor oasis using tropical tile patterns. Explore tips for selecting tiles and incorporating elements of nature into your home. From tropical tile patterns to ocean waves, bring beachy vibes to your home with tiles.

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Encaustic Porcelain Tiles: Its Uses and Variety of Offerings

Encaustic porcelain tiles have gained significant traction within the domains of interior design and architectural environments. Their notable attributes encompass a harmonious fusion of resilience, adaptability, and visual allure, rendering them highly coveted across residential and commercial domains alike. Embellished with elaborate designs and vivid...

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Encaustic Tile: Historic Beauty, Modern-Day Quality

You’ve surely seen some form of encaustic tile before — in the great cathedrals you toured on your honeymoon, in old Victorian mansions, maybe even in government buildings — but you may not have known you were looking at it.

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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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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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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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Designing with Thin Porcelain Slabs

When most people think of porcelain, they think of a durable tile that may look like stone or concrete, but that is where the excitement ends for most. Porcelain has historically been about performance that sacrifices beauty and design, but thanks to modern technology, that...

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Marble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings

A building’s entrance hall has the power to set the tone for the entire space. Whether it is a hotel lobby, a restaurant’s waiting area, or a vast retail center entrance, an impeccably designed foyer is an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet and...

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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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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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How to Install Peel and Stick Tiles: 6 Easy Steps

Installing Peel and Stick Tiles is a great way to give any room in your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank. These tiles offer a realistic appearance and come in a wide range of design options to suit your taste. The best...

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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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Bathroom Tile Trends 2021

The last few years have seen bathroom design shift from an impersonal, functional space to one of style, enjoyment, and even spa-like refuge from not just the rest of the house, but the world. They are becoming the pinnacle of personal expression in a home,...

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