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Brickhouse: The Texture of Fired Brick, Rated for Floors and Facades

Brickhouse: The Texture of Fired Brick, Rated for Floors and Facades

Brickhouse is a 9mm glazed porcelain brick-look tile made in Italy, rated for interior and exterior floors and walls. Explore colors and specs.

Slim Plank Tile, Specified: Working With the 1½″ × 15″ Format

Slim Plank Tile, Specified: Working With the 1½″ × 15″ Format

Plankette is a 1½” × 15″ slim plank tile in glazed Italian porcelain — 7 colorways, matte or gloss, rated to submerged pool. Layouts and specs for A&D.

Vibrant Small Tiles: Kitchen & Bathroom Makeover

Vibrant Small Tiles: Kitchen & Bathroom Makeover

Transform your kitchen and bathroom with vibrant small tiles that add a pop of color and personality to your space.

Travertine is back and better than ever: A Modern Resurgence

Travertine is back and better than ever: A Modern Resurgence

Discover the resurgence of porcelain travertine looks and why they are currently the hottest trend in interior design.

Incorporating Subway Tile into Your Landscape Design

Incorporating Subway Tile into Your Landscape Design

Discover how to enhance your landscape design with subway tile, creating a modern and stylish outdoor space.

Create a Trendy Look with Textured Tile Backsplash

Create a Trendy Look with Textured Tile Backsplash

Transform your kitchen or bathroom with a trendy and stylish textured tile backsplash. Discover the various ways you can use textured tiles to create a unique and captivating look that will impress your guests.

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: 22 Gorgeous and Unique Tile Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: 22 Gorgeous and Unique Tile Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home

Interior design fans will know that even as trends come and go, tile remains a top versatile decor element that can breathe life into any space in a home, especially if you go beyond tile’s go-to spot on a bathroom floor. And as much as we love tried-and-true subway tile, with so many unique color […]

5 Things You Should Know About Porcelain Tile

5 Things You Should Know About Porcelain Tile

Today we will share the 5 things you should know about porcelain tile. Since porcelain tile designs are used for all kinds of projects, from homes to businesses, and from walls to floors, we wanted to share a few things you should know before you choose them for your project. Porcelain tiles are almost always […]

4 Types of Natural Stone

4 Types of Natural Stone

Natural stone has been used for floors and walls for thousands of years, and it is still chosen for the same two reasons: it lasts, and no two pieces look alike. This guide covers the four natural stones used most often for tile, which are limestone, travertine, marble and basalt. It explains how each one […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Tile Floors

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Tile Floors

We want to share 5 reasons you should choose tile floors for your home. Tile is an excellent choice for your home because it’s durable and maintenance is simple. Plus there are so many colors, styles, shapes, and finishes that customizing is limitless. 5 Reasons To Choose Tile Floors 1. High Durability Ceramic and stone […]

4 Reasons To Love Porcelain Tile

4 Reasons To Love Porcelain Tile

Top 4 reasons to love porcelain tile. First, let’s talk about what porcelain tile is. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tiles, but it’s not just glorified ceramic. Both materials start out as clay, and are molded into a variety of shapes and thicknesses, glazed, and then fired in a kiln. The clay used for […]

How To Choose The Right Paver Color For Your Home

How To Choose The Right Paver Color For Your Home

We suggest selecting colors that “work with” your home, pavers that are a few shades lighter than your home won’t compete with it, allowing your home to serve as a focal point without confusing the eye. It’s easy for homeowners to default to natural tone pavers because they blend well with surroundings. There are so […]

5 Reasons To Choose Porcelain Pavers For Your Outdoor Needs

5 Reasons To Choose Porcelain Pavers For Your Outdoor Needs

Pavers are a great choice to boost the look of your outdoor space, pools, patios, driveways. As they’re baked in fiery hot kilns, porcelain tiles won’t crack in weather extremes like stone tiles can. That makes them a smart choice for homes in cities with very hot summers and icy winters. Outdoor porcelain pavers will […]

How To Choose Shower Tile For Your Bathroom Remodel

How To Choose Shower Tile For Your Bathroom Remodel

Our advice on how to choose shower tile. Your shower is the main attraction in your bathroom. It’s the focal point of the room, so choosing the right tiles and design can be an overwhelming process for many homeowners. And deciding on the best tile for your shower is one of the biggest decisions to […]

5 Things To Think About When Choosing Outdoor Tile

5 Things To Think About When Choosing Outdoor Tile

5 things to think about when you are choosing outdoor tile. More and more homeowners are choosing to revitalize their boring backyards into stylish spaces, where they can entertain friends, or just enjoy some down time. A simple way of achieving this revival is through the use of outdoor tiles.  Natural stones are the favorite […]

Advantages Of Using Porcelain Tiles

Advantages Of Using Porcelain Tiles

Top advantages to using porcelain tiles. If you’re interested in renovating with tile, porcelain tile is definitely worth considering. Able to endure heavy foot traffic in both residential and commercial locations, all while keeping their appearance, they are regarded as an ideal choice for flooring applications. 5 Reasons Porcelain Tiles Are A Smart Choice The […]

Advantages Of Using Natural Stone Tiles

Advantages Of Using Natural Stone Tiles

4 Advantages to using Natural Stone Tiles. People have been using natural stone to make spaces beautiful for thousands of years, and it’s no different today. While the variations of natural stone available may be shocking, there’s no doubt that this unique material possesses several distinct benefits that your clients will love. Advantages To Natural […]

7 Types Of Tile You Can Choose From

7 Types Of Tile You Can Choose From

When looking for new tiles, there are 7 top types of tile you can choose from. If you’re installing new tile, you need to know what kind of tile you have. There are different types of tiles that are available to install. So we have broken up our list into the top 7 tiles you […]

How To Choose Bathroom Tile In 7 Steps

How To Choose Bathroom Tile In 7 Steps

How to choose bathroom tile in 7 helpful steps. With so many tile choices for your bathroom it can quickly become overwhelming trying to choose what you want. We want to help make the search a little bit easier, and share our 7 tips for choosing the right tile for any bathroom. When choosing tile […]

Atelier Pera QuickShip featured in Houzz’ 2019 Tile Trends Article

Atelier Pera QuickShip featured in Houzz’ 2019 Tile Trends Article

One of our current favorites and soon to hit our dealers and distributors nationwide (or most likely in transit as of this writing) is Atelier Pera QuickShip. Make way as Julie Sheer writes about it in her Houzz article: The Latest Looks in Tile, Stone and Flooring   Julie Sheer highlights our ATELIER PERA QUICKSHIP products […]

Village featured in Houzz’ 2019 Tile Trends Article

Village featured in Houzz’ 2019 Tile Trends Article

Julie Sheer featured Village, one of our newest lines in 2019 in her article: 5 Trends for Tile in 2019 in Houzz’s online magazine. She took off with: “See what’s on the horizon for tile colors, patterns and shapes, as seen recently at The International Surface Event.” “Distressed finishes, geometric designs and three-dimensional surfaces were some […]

Porcelain vs. Natural Stone: Which is Best for Your Project?

Porcelain vs. Natural Stone: Which is Best for Your Project?

When it comes to your client’s home, they want nothing but the best, and deciding between porcelain tile and natural stone is something that many designers, builders, and contractors struggle with. While each material has its distinct benefits and drawbacks, craftsmen have been working with natural stone for centuries, and the material possesses a place […]