The word “tessares,” meaning four, is thought to originate from the Greeks and eventually became “tessera” in Latin. A tessera, to the Romans, was a 4-sided tablet made of wood, stone, or bone and it was used for a variety of purposes, from ticketing to identification. Tesserae, the plural of tessera, thus was an appropriate […]
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Designers today can classify mosaic tile styles into several very distinct categories. Modern homeowners can use these styles to decide what resonates with their tastes and then have many different options available within each main style design category. These styles range from the natural use of organic, sustainable, materials to highly industrialized designs that have a sharp […]
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Have you ever wondered how people first started making tiles? The history of tiles is a long and winding tale that starts in Egypt, circa 10,000 B.C., around the time of the pyramids. From there it went into Babylon, Assyria and the ancient Persian Empire. After that, the Greeks and Romans took over this ancient art and […]
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More and more people are opening their homes to include outdoor living spaces. These living areas can include decks, patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pool areas, and more. Savvy homeowners look for the best tile for outdoor mosaics that are not only beautiful, but also can withstand the elements to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor wonderland. What […]
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Just like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. The more we appreciate something, the more it has value in our eyes. Thus, when you add tile to a home, it not only increases your home’s resale value, but the homeowner themselves can appreciate an increased sense of value in the home too. […]
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Tunisian tiles are as legendary today as they were in the ancient world. Tunisia, a North African country along the Mediterranean Sea, was influenced by an influx of different cultures, ranging from classical Roman to exotic Islamic artisans of the day. Eventually, the Spanish and Portuguese also took the Tunisian tile craft even further, lending their […]
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Have you ever wondered why people choose tiles in their bathroom home remodels more than any other type of material? The reason is because of the many benefits of tiles in bathrooms that you can’t get with other types of flooring. Tiles are a timeless and wise choice for bathrooms. They are excellent for flooring, countertops, […]
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Porcelain tiles are a step above regular ceramic tiles because they are fired at higher temperatures. It is this unique firing process that produces two of the many benefits of porcelain tiles; the tiles are highly dense and impervious to water. Porcelain tiles are also more durable than ceramic tile because they are so dense. Porcelain […]
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Everyone knows the standard benefits of tile flooring: durability and low maintenance. However, there are other benefits that you need to know about that may not be as obvious. What are those unique benefits you can’t get with carpet or laminate? Read the list below to get a whole new look at tile flooring benefits.#1 Save […]
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Marble is luxury material that is quarried in large slabs and then broken down into tiles and mosaic pieces. By the time it makes it to a tile store, you may have forgotten about the large slabs, but they can still be used for flooring and countertops too. To help you figure out what the […]
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