Tile 101

Tile 101

Outdoors Tile Ideas for Patios, Pools and More

There are many options when looking to add tile to your outdoor space. Check out some of our favorite outdoor tiles & find the perfect design for your space.

Wonderland Garden White 12x36 Large Format Wall Tile by TileBar

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Large-Format Wall Tile: Trends and Installations

Large-format wall tile has reshaped how we think about surface design. With fewer grout lines, expansive visual scale, and architectural presence, they create interiors that feel intentional and refined. More than just oversized tile, this format allows patterns, veining, texture, and tone to unfold uninterrupted...

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What is LVT?

“LVT” stands for “Luxury Vinyl Tile” and is a hard surface flooring designed to mimic wood, stone, or ceramic. It’s typically chosen for its durability, waterproof properties, and affordability. The “luxury” part comes in how it’s manufactured, with high-tech processes yielding an ultrarealistic look through...

metallic ceramic backsplash with matte black sink faucet

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How to Regrout Tile

Tired of looking at your grout lines with contempt? Bring back the sparkle and define your design in 8 easy steps today!

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What Is Mosaic Tile?

From ancient Egypt to ancient Rome, mosaics are one of the world’s oldest art forms. They remain popular today for their unique materiality and pattern options, though their construction and installation are much easier thanks to modern manufacturing. Read on for an overview of what...

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Why Tile Grout Cracks: Causes & Solutions

Tile grout is designed to do more than fill the spaces between tiles—it stabilizes the installation, protects against moisture, and completes the overall look. When grout begins to crack, it’s often a signal that something beneath the surface isn’t working as it should. This guide...

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Creative Subway Tile Patterns for Your Next Project

In this post, we go over the top 6 lay patterns for subway tile that should be on your mind next time you go into a design project:

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An Overview of Tile Types & Where to Use Them

We've put together a super simple guide to the different tile types that is not only easy to digest, but will have you walking away like a tile genius.

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How to Get a Polished Look with Tile Trim

Tile trim plays a crucial role in achieving a polished and professional finish in any tiling project. It's not just an afterthought; tile trim serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, protecting the edges of tiles from chipping while providing a clean and elegant transition between surfaces. Whether you're tiling a backsplash, flooring, or bathroom wall,…

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Black & White Bathroom Tile Ideas

A black-and-white palette is one of design’s most timeless combinations, offering a crisp, graphic contrast that instantly elevates any bathroom. Its versatility allows it to bridge styles, from classic subway tiles and traditional moldings to contemporary geometric patterns, creating rooms that feel polished and intentional....

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A Quick Guide to Picking Pool Tile

Looking for pool tile ideas? Check out this guide from our design experts to helping you choose from limitless options.

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Designing White Subway Tile Patterns

Originally popular for its durability and clean lines, white subway tile has become one of the most versatile surfaces in interior design. The rectangular shape remains iconic, but variations in proportion, texture, and finish can add a modern touch. Whether made of ceramic, porcelain, or...

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Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile for Showers, Floors & Walls

If you’re wondering if you should use porcelain vs ceramic in your project, read on because you’re about to get a dose of tile knowledge to help you out.

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Herringbone vs. Chevron: Which is Right for You?

Two of the most striking and often mistaken-for-one-another tile patterns are herringbone and chevron. Both bring a dynamic zig-zag effect to interiors, yet they achieve it in very different ways. Choosing the right pattern can transform a surface from simply decorative to truly defining. So...

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Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash Ideas & Design Tips

Mosaic tile offers one of the easiest ways to bring dimension and detail to a kitchen backsplash. Because of their versatility, durability, and wide range of materials and styles, mosaics are a practical and design-forward choice. These small-format tiles make it simple to layer...

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What to Consider When Choosing Shower Tiles

When it comes to choosing the tile that goes into your bathroom’s shower, there are several things to consider. Today, we go through the main 4 things you should keep at the front of your mind, so you can be well-equipped for the job ahead.

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What Grout Color Should I Use with White Tile?

If you think white subway tiles are boring, it’s time to think again. They are so not. This seemingly basic and classic color choice opens an excessive opportunity to create a space like no other.

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How to Choosе Thе Right Grout Color for Your Tilе Dеsigns

Sеlеcting thе right grout color can makе or brеak your tilе dеsign, sеtting thе tonе for thе еntirе spacе. Whеthеr you aim for a sеamlеss look that blеnds tilеs togеthеr or a bold contrast to highlight intricatе pattеrns, thе choicе of tile grout is a...

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