Elements of industrial style have been sneaking into interior design over the last several years and now the trend is here full force. Concrete is one of the easiest ways to introduce the industrial look into your space.
Though it’s the material you probably think of for driveways and patios, don’t write it off. It’s very versatile and can be very elegant in industrial-influenced designs. Porcelain concrete look tile makes getting this look simple, both for installation and maintenance.
Elements of industrial style have been sneaking into interior design over the last several years and now the trend is here full force. Concrete is one of the easiest ways to introduce the industrial look into your space.
Though it’s the material you probably think of for driveways and patios, don’t write it off. It’s very versatile and can be very elegant in industrial-influenced designs. Porcelain concrete look tile makes getting this look simple, both for installation and maintenance.
RetroSpace in Modern White on the backsplash
If your family is like most, it’s difficult to find time to fit in all the lessons, games, and causes on top of work. Finding a flooring surface that answers all the demands of your busy lifestyle should be easy, and it is with tile.
With tile you don’t have to worry about what it’s made of, whether it’s healthy, or if it’s going to be hard to clean. Tile is the only flooring surface that solves all your biggest flooring dilemmas.
Natural stone looking tile has been around for a long time—ever since the industry branched beyond glossy monochrome ceramic 4 x 4s. But the look has come a long way and is one of the most popular choices for the floor, wall, and even countertop surfaces.
Considering replacing your floors? The time is right to learn more about tile flooring. Tile is healthy, durable, easy to clean and care for, and comes in every style imaginable. Let’s look at just two of the most important things you should know about porcelain tile.
The most important thing to know about tile flooring is that it has built in durability and natural resistance to many everyday challenges. It’s made of 100% natural clay and fired in a kiln at over 3000 degrees.
Tile making dates back to the 13th century and today you can still see tile that is centuries old—the best testament to its durability.
The tile you can buy today benefits from technological advances in manufacturing and in the composition of the tile itself.
Daltile’s StepWise™ technology is a surface applied to tile that gives it up to 75% more slip resistance than standard slip-resistant tile. It’s perfect for outdoor applications or areas that are exposed to moisture like the bathroom or around the pool.
Much of our porcelain tile features ColorBody™, that means that the surface of the tile and the body of the tile are about the same color so if there are ever scratches or chips, it’s not noticeable.
Besides modern technology, tile retains its natural toughness. It won’t freeze, fade, or crack in cold weather so it’s great for outdoor patios or around the pool. Porcelain tile is impervious to liquids—that means that it doesn’t soak up more than .5% of its weight when submerged in water. So tile is virtually waterproof and stain-proof.
Tile never goes out of style. Even that 13th century tile in the oldest buildings in Istanbul still inspires designs today that don’t look dated or niche-y. Tile flooring offers unlimited color, texture, and patterns so you have the freedom seamlessly design throughout the home, both inside and out.
Once again, technology has changed the game when it comes to tile style. Specialized machinery gives us the ability to create different kinds of “structure” or touchable surfaces that increase the authenticity of our wood-look tile, and soften the look of our fabric-look tile. The state-of-the-art finishes of EverLux™ and touchable texture of TruTouch™ technologies make tile more beautiful and on-trend than ever before.
Reveal Imaging™ is an advanced digital printing process that allows us to emulate the beauty of natural stone or exotic woods on durable tile. It creates some of the best tile in the industry. TruEdge™ is the process by which we even the edges so you can have a tighter grout joint and a more seamless look. Both of these technologies help Daltile make tile that looks great year after year, despite the ever-changing trends. Timeless style that you can appreciate for a long time.
Consider yourself informed on two of the most important things to know about porcelain tile. Durability is what has defined the popularity of tile for centuries past. While it will continue to define it into the future, tile is quickly becoming a respected trend-setter that can go on the floors, walls, and countertops. Get the look you want with the durability that has been trusted for ages.
Want to learn more? Stay tuned for more important things to know about tile flooring. And why tile is the superior surface for your project.
Three colors, large format tile, cement and plaster graphic, unique mosaic.
Decorative Glass Mosaics & Liners
Create an unforgettable feature wall or backsplash in calming, but influential colors and daring patterns. A stunning mosaic that pairs effortlessly with glass trims.
Varied patterns from a 1 x 2 glass tile, six colors, eight color blends
Glazed Ceramic Floor, Wall & Mosaic with Reveal Imaging®
Soft cement and fabric visuals make this modern aesthetic perfect for bringing out the softer side of minimalism. Excellent paired with coordinating geo-patterned accents.
Wide selection of sizes, four colors, four unique patterns accent tiles
Glazed Porcelain with Reveal Imaging®, Floor
The look of handmade encaustic tile in warm and cool tones and multiple patterns comes together in Quartetto. Follow our lead or create your own masterpiece.
8 x 8 floor tiles, 8 solid colors, eight warm patterns, eight cool patterns
Glazed Ceramic Wall
Mid-century Modern design with hints of the contemporary, RetroSpace features translucence and a subtle undulation to the surface that sets it apart from the rest.
Two classic sizes, six colors, trim accents
Glazed Ceramic Floor
Oak inspired wood-look tile in on-trend colors suits every room from the kitchen to the living room.
6 x 26 plank, three colors, authentic wood grain
Natural Marble and Limestone
Exude confidence with natural marble and limestone in versatile colors and stylish sizes. Available in several finishes, mosaic, and trims.
Four colors, large format sizes including plank, trims and mosaic
Marble, Limestone, Travertine
Satisfy your sense of adventure with Parksville Stone—inspired by natural limestone, marble, and travertine monuments and landmarks around the world.
Five colors, multiple sizes including plank and linear, elegant mosaics
Get more detail about all this beautiful product today!
Here are five things you’ll definitely want to consider when shopping for surfaces.
The possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to tile. No matter what style you’re going for, tile has what you are looking for.
Cutting-edge technology lets us recreate your favorite flooring surfaces with precision so you’ll get the look without the added maintenance, worry, or cost.
Everybody knows that durability is the hallmark of tile. But next time you client is concerned about durability, go the extra mile and tell them why tile is so durable.
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You won’t want to use heavy chemicals to clean your tile, but you could if you really needed to. It resists chemicals and chemical spills. Many tiles can withstand the weather too, from the hottest Arizona day to a freezing Minnesota winter. Just make sure to recommend a tile that is rated for exteriors.
Tile has a 60 year life span. Actually, you will want to update your tile long before it wears out—but the point is you don’t have to. Ancient Turkish baths still have intact tile in perfect working order. If breakage does occur, it’s a matter of replacing the one tile instead of the whole floor.
Commercial builders have long relied on tile to meet the demand. It handles heavy foot traffic and even wheel traffic. Tile also offers commercial spaces a bit of style. Tile isn’t institutional these days, it offers high design with the same durability.
Tile has always been very easy to clean. Even with the new textures available today, cleanability is still simple. No special products or chemicals required.
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With other floor surfaces, a dropped glass of red wine could be cause for distress. But with tile, it’s no big deal. It resists stains. If clients are still concerned, tell them to seal the tile and grout to keep their floors looking great—even in high-traffic.
Hospitals and other care facilities need to be able to sterilize floors without worrying about damaging surfaces. Tile is easy to sterilize and can be sterilized over and over without injury.
Enjoy any look you want anywhere you want. Tile is well known for floors, but it can do much more than that.
Tile for the outdoors continues to grow with surface technology such as StepWise™ that makes tile safe for outdoor applications. That means you can continue the flooring from your kitchen right out onto the patio for seamless indoor-outdoor design.
Tile is made of clay and other naturally occurring minerals. That’s an important consideration when your clients are worried about keeping materials out of their spaces that have potential adverse health effects.
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Ceramic tile is rarely if ever a culprit of “Sick Building Syndrome” and other environmental illnesses and respiratory concerns that you hear about in the news today. Beyond being made of natural elements, any potentially dangerous materials are burned off during the firing of the tile.
Tile makes for happy, healthy homes! Learn more about creating a healthy home with tile.
