Mosaics and Tile

In today's environmentally conscious world, sustainability is a significant factor in the choices we make. When it comes to home decor and renovation, opting for eco-friendly options is becoming increasingly important.  Printed ceramic tiles, with their label of being environmentally friendly, have gained attention as a sustainable choice. Let's explore the reasons behind this designation and why you should consider them for your home. 1. Recyclable and Natural Materials Printed ceramic tiles are primarily made from natural materials like clay, sand, and feldspar, which are abundant and easily accessible. These materials can be recycled and reused in the production process, minimizing the demand for new raw materials and reducing the strain on natural resources. 2. Energy Efficiency in Production The production of ceramic tiles has become more energy-efficient over the years. Modern manufacturing techniques have significantly reduced the energy required to produce print...

Wood look ceramic tiles make a great substitute for expensive real wood planks. You can use them as a replacement for real wood plank flooring, and they would never disappoint you. In fact, they perform better than authentic wood flooring in many cases. This blog reveals some of the lesser known facts about wood look ceramic tiles. Did you know these facts about wood look ceramic tiles? More durable than real wood flooring These tiles are waterproof and water-resistant. That means, they do not swell up and get damaged because of water, splashes, flooding, and moisture. No bacteria, Fungus, or Mold Growth While these are quite common pictures on wood floor surface, wood look ceramic tiles do not promote the growth and presence of bacterial, fungus, and mold on their surface. Stain Resistance – These tiles do not catch stains. Splashes and spills even when they harden are easy to clean. Just use a wet cleaning sponge to wipe them off. If stains are difficult, you can consid...

  The most interesting part of building floors and walls with tiles is that – they create insulation and help keep your indoors a few degrees warmer in winter and a few degrees colder in summer. But when you have to choose between ceramic tile and vinyl tiles, making a decision can be a bit challenging. The Better Insulation – To understand this factor, we will need to understand these two materials first. Ceramic – Ceramic tiles are made from clay dough. The tiles are cut using tile molds of different sizes and shapes, before drying. When the tiles are dried, they are taken to an extreme high temperature in a kiln. Because of that, these tiles feel colder and warmers when you touch them or walk on them barefoot. However, to make these floors appear warmer or more comfortable in winters, you can consider using under-floor heating system and central cooling and ventilation system to maintain the cool in summer. Vinyl – Vinyl tiles are also a manmade material. Made fr...

Although natural stones are elegant, strong, durable, and beautiful, there are times when a large number of people are comfortable investing them. And when that happens, people choose natural stone-look porcelain or ceramic tiles. In this blog, we talk about the those occasions when you should choose ceramic/porcelain tiles over natural stones – When You Are On A Limited Budget – Natural stones are unique, beautiful, and robust. And that’s why they are a bit expensive. Additionally, the maintenance of natural stones too is a substantial cost you have to pay every year. If you are not ready to pay that much and that frequently, you can then consider natural stone look ceramic and porcelain tiles. These tiles will give you the look you expect and will not require sealing every year. When You Are Looking For Something Easier To Install – Natural stones require an extra careful approach during shipping and installation. Typically, you need an assistant while installing natural ...

Tiling your entire home often costs a fortune. Although the amount you invest depends on the quality of material you buy, there are ways you can get a cheaper and more affordable deal on tiles. Here are a few ways you can keep the cost of your project down -   Consider Ceramic – Ceramic tiles are cheaper than natural stones and glass tiles. Natural stones can be used on floors and walls both, and glass tiles are usually a material for wall. The best thing about ceramic tiles is – they can be available in any color, shade, and texture, and even in the look of natural stone. You can get stone look tiles that look tiles natural stones when installed correctly. These tiles are also available in gloss and polished finishes, that give your space a shine like glass surfaces. Buy the Exact Amount of Tiles Required – There is no point in buying tiles more than you need. Calculate your space and based on that decide the exact square feet of tile you will need for your project. Ad...

Tile’ getting scratched is pretty common. And when you have Highland Park Ceramic tile surface, scratches on it can give you a mini heart attack – first, because this is an expensive tile choice and second, because it is widely believed that scratches on delicate tile materials cannot be repaired. In this blog, we give some tips and tricks to help you fix scratches on your Highland Park Ceramic Tiles. Check out the following pointers – Identify and mark the scratches on your ceramic tile. Do not use permanent marker or anything that can cause permanent staining on the tile surface. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from the scratched area. Use a brush to dry remove the dust and debris, and then, use warm soapy water and brush to clean the scratch. Let the tile surface dry completely. Or use a towel to soak up the water and dry it up. Take some brass polish on a dry sponge, and apply it on the scratched area. Rub it firmly back and forth over scratched flooring. This should fill and rem...

Ceramic tiles are cost-effective and durable building construction material. After marble and wood, ceramic tiles stand firm in the list of most popular tiles. These tiles can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, including living room. This blog underlines some of the biggest advantages of using ceramic tiles in living room – Sturdiness – Heavy-duty ceramic tiles make an ideal choice for your heavy traffic living room and other areas of your home. They can withstand firmly in any condition, provided they have been installed correctly using the right grout. Economical – You should consider ceramic tiles for your living room flooring and wall, if you are short on budget. These tiles are quite affordable and help you save big on your outlays. In addition to that, these tiles prove economical from care and maintenance point of view. These tiles do not demand heavy investment on periodic maintenance, as stone and wooden tiles do. So, it is win win situation here. Imp...

NAPA 12X24 STONE LOOK CERAMIC Ceramic tiles are a quite popular building material. A large number of people choose to install ceramic tiles on their flooring and wall. They are durable; available in almost all colors and textures; also available in themed styles such as wood-look, fabric-look, etc.; easy to install; and affordable. In addition to these, these tiles demand basic care and maintenance in order to meet your expectations and sustain. Ceramic Floor Maintenance Tips – Broom/vacuum your floor on routine basis. The idea is to remove dust particles from the floor. Dust particles although are tiny, they can scratch and cause potential damage to your floor. So, it is very important to the floor surface dust free. Mop after dusting. Every time you sweep/vacuum your floor, do mop it as well. It adds to the shine of floor surface. Mix a mild detergent in lukewarm water and use a good quality, non-abrasive mop to rub and apply on the floor. Change the water when you see it d...