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Ceramics, the Material of Choice for Residential Environments

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Additionally, ceramics are safe, strong, long lasting, chemical resistant, fire-retardant, hygienic and cost-effective.

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Why Tile: The Safe, Stylish, and Sustainable Choice

Garden State Tile Blog

From the backsplash of your kitchen, the floors of your shower, the walls of your local bar, to the lobby of your favorite hotel – there’s no questioning the fact that tile covers some of our favorite and most intimate spaces. Simply put, porcelain and ceramic is the secret to safe, stylish and sustainable spaces.

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Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms

Kitchen and Residential Design

In addition to desiring well-appointed materials and design elements that offer high performance features, homeowners expect their bathrooms and showers to reflect their personal style, whether that be “all decked out” or on the minimalist side. Larger models can help heat smaller bathrooms, especially beneficial in cooler climates.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. Ceramic tile is inherently hygienic. There is no limit to their imagination. Matching is Overrated. Antibacterial & Self-Cleaning.

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How Outdoor Floor Tiles Can Upgrade Your Backyard

Granada Tile

Unlike ceramic tiles, cement tiles aren’t fired in a kiln and aren’t made with clays and glazes that can easily wear away and fade over time. Use cement tile for the flooring and backsplash of these areas to combat stains and water damage, and create a statement. Built-in Seating. Outdoor Steps. Outdoor Shower.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Installations are often limited to monochromatic geometric patterns for pool decks, sidewalks, and utility room floors. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. kitchen backsplash. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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