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Top Tile Trends for 2016

The London Tile Co.

Here’s our round-up of our favourite tile trends of 2016. Use a wider 10mm grout joint to mimic the bricks & mortar look. Use a wider 10mm grout joint to mimic the bricks & mortar look. Porcelain tiles are becoming a popular choice for outdoor projects such as patios, pathways, balconies and terraces.

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A Porch Tiles in Granada Cement Tile Is One Of The Most Popular Outdoor Rooms On Houzz

Granada Tile

This stunning outdoor lanai, designed by interior designer Summer Thornton and featuring Granada Tile’s Calais cement tiles in blue and white covering the fireplace, was the arresting cover shot for the May 2016 issue of House Beautiful. We’re sure you’ll fall in love before the grout even dries.

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Understanding Efflorescence aka that Ugly White Powder on Your Tile

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

We've all seen it: that really ugly white powder that grows on cement grout and also tile, stone, brick and concrete, particularly when it's installed someplace with moisture (i.e., in a basement or outdoors). That white residue is called efflorescence.

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Paving with Porcelain

Architectural Ceramics

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces. Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? High traffic areas. .

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Using Cement Tiles Outdoors: The Importance of Using a Top-Coat Sealant with UV Filters

Cement Style

To a lesser extent, the uses of these versatile, colorful tiles outdoors are slowly being discovered. Cement tiles are prominently used outdoors in a few hotels such as the SLS Miami and SLS Las Vegas as pool decking. VLT Grout Release & Top-Coat Sealant. Testing Method. Dry Treat Stain-Proof Impregnating Sealant.

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place. Their long history of unmatched style and durability makes them one of the most sought after design elements of all time.

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Tile Warehouse Sale in Santa Cruz, CA Saturday March 5th

Making Tile Modern

Join Modwalls Tile Company This Saturday March 5th From 9am to 3pm For Our First Warehouse Sale. 800 Estates Drive Suite 1oo, Aptos, CA 95003. 831-689-9734. service@modwalls.com. P.S. If you live in the SF or Monterey Bay Area’s and miss this sale, please contact us for an appointment to purchase directly at our warehouse.

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