Penny tile has been around for over a hundred years. Traditional penny tile was made of an unglazed porcelain, which was extremely slip resistant for the bathroom floor. Today, we find that it has been upgraded with colors, textures and sizes. The tile is making a comeback
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Picking out tile is exciting. Picking out grout? Not usually, until now. In the past, grout was been mainly thought of as the glue that holds tile together. But, today more people are using colored grout as a feature. Colorful grout can accentuate or downplay your tile
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Do you like contrast in a room? We do too and there are several factors to consider when mixing patterned tiles. Tile size, shape, color, and finish are all aspects we took into consideration when coming up with 10 ways to successfully mix patterned tiles. 1. Balance
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Cement tile can create a one-of-a-kind look in any room. Cement tile appeared in the 1850’s and was used widely in Spain, Europe and then America. Decorative patterns and durability made cement tile a popular choice in public spaces as well as in the home. Part of
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There are many factors to consider when choosing the best tile for your project. Tile makes a huge impression in any room, but especially the bath. It surrounds your walls, shower, bath tub and floor. We’ve come up with five questions to ask yourself when choosing tile
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2020: the very year suggests strong vision and perfect clarity. Here’s what we’re seeing in Wilmington, NC as the top bathroom tile trends emerging for this year. Whether you’re looking for a quick update to your bathroom, a complete remodel, or an exciting launching point for a
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Subway tile trends have been around for a long time and for good reason. The name “subway tile,” refers to the white brick tile that lined the walls of the New York City subway station, beginning in the 1900’s. Today, the gorgeous, sleek design looks great in
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A minimalist bathroom does more with less. No matter your style, minimalist design allows for a clutter-free, easy-to-clean, and calming bathroom space. To transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat, the key is to simplify and streamline. If you’re planning a minimalist bathroom makeover, here are six
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If you’re wondering what tile size to choose for your bathroom remodel, large format tiles prove that bigger is sometimes better. These versatile, super-size tiles span across your space to make a small bathroom seem more spacious and a large bathroom ever-more stunning. As a bonus, when
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With the toughness of tile and the wood-grain detail of hardwood, wood-look porcelain tile makes for an affordable alternative to hardwood flooring. But do the benefits of wood-look porcelain tile outweigh the costs? Naturally, the answer to that question depends on what you’re looking for in your
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