No. A ceramic is any product that contains clay, even if the composition includes sand and glass, and there are many types, including porcelain, 4 X 4 squares, rectangles, ovals, mosaics, terracottas and subways. They come in all shapes and...
What to know about tile flooringYour floor is the first thing people see when they walk into one of your rooms because it takes up the most extensive square footage in a room. That means it has to look great, perform well and last a long...
When we hear the phrase waterproof flooring, we automatically think of very wet places like the kitchen and bath, but the fact is that any room can be just as prone to spills, leaks, and tracked-in moisture. For example, it's not unusual to...
Yes, tile floors on stairs can be an attractive, sophisticated, and durable choice, but make sure you take the needed precautions. There will be a lot of foot traffic going up and down all day so the stairs can bear the weight and don't get...
When you add elements that have texture, it gives the room that "za-za zoom" factor. If a backsplash wall or flooring feels a little flat, you may want to add some visual interest with some of these textured tiles, all of which you’ll find...
Yes and no. If you're talking about designs like mosaics, yes, they can, and mosaics are currently trending for tile floors in bathrooms. However, if you're talking about functional categories or classes, such as strength and water...
Yes, just as you would stagger genuine hardwood planks, you can stagger tile wood-look planks, which can be cut into any size. We are the area's tile expert at Floor Specialists, carrying brands from American Olean, Dal-Tile, MSI, Emser,...
Tile floors typically use grout because it keeps the substrate moisture-free and straight lines, preventing tiles from crowding each other and cracking. Remember that while tiles are generally waterproof, the joints are not. Liquid can seep...
To give your tile flooring a unique flair, add a Listello border tile to accent and add visual interest. Listellos are long strips of ceramic, porcelain, glass, or natural stone, used as trim on floors and walls and available in many sizes....
If you have recently had new tile floors installed in your home, you may be wondering what might happen if a piece becomes damaged. We will talk a bit about tile repair and hopefully answer some of the questions you have about that process,...
