Glossary of Terms

Cove

A trim tile with one edge a concave radius. Used to form a junction between the bottom wall course and the floor or to form an inside corner.

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Color Blox 2.0
...nate with one another, extending the installation possibilities: 4”x12”, 6”x6”, 12”x12”, 12”x24”, and 24”x24”. The collection also includes a 3”x3” mosaic and finishing a trim package with bullnoses, cove bases, and corners. Responsibly made in the USA, Color Blox 2.0 is Green Square Certified, making it a beautifully responsible selection for interior walls and floors or exterior walls fo...
Shades 2.0 Collection
...Offering a palette of 13 sophisticated hues is a modern take on must-have neutrals, Shades 2.0 covers the gamut from cool to warm, light to dark. Choose field tiles in 6x24, 12x24, 24x24 and 24x48—an addition that makes Shades 2.0 suitable for even the largest of spaces. As part of the design evolution, Shades 2.0 also offers a multi-directional graphic in a new patterned accent tile in...
Prism: between colors and materials
... reproduce it on the tile surface, a palette modified to become domestic colors or architectural colors.” The rich range of sizes allows you to employ the resin effect in any interior design, covering walls and floors, with all the advantages of porcelain floor tiles and the beauty of white body wall tiles. ...
Unica
...T mortar for large format and heavy tiles should be used when installing tiles with a dimensional length greater than 15”, and rectangular shape and plank tile, per industry standards. Proper thinset coverage is also necessary, and in some cases, back buttering of tile may be required ...
Icon Series
...T mortar for large format and heavy tiles should be used when installing tiles with a dimensional length greater than 15”, and rectangular shape and plank tile, per industry standards. Proper thinset coverage is also necessary, and in some cases, back buttering of tile may be required. ...
Portugal Porcelain Stone Collection
...r centered drains on wet area floors or to create a stunning vertical focal point on the wall. For more traditional looks, the sheet-mounted 2"x2" mosaic is also available. Also, standard bullnose or cove base, made from the same material as the field tile to ensure coordination, is available. Made in the U.S.A. through Crossville's EcoCycle Tile Process, Portugal is Green Square Certified...
Kitchen Trends 9 Ideas for your Redesign
...nctionalityWith the focus on functionality, you will be able to apply tile where you traditionally couldn’t before. Think large format on the backsplash instead of glass mosaic, or entire walls covered with tile.
Wood Trails
...Wood Trails, a high-density ceramic tile, is a beautiful wood inspired collection, offering a range of colors to suit any design style. The four colors cover the spectrum of popular and trendy colors: Appalachian Brown, Batona Gray, Glacier White and Pinells Beige. High Density ceramic tiles by Interceramic® are produced using advanced technology that allows ceramic products, such as Wo...
Porcelain Tile Flooring
...to key features in home decoration and design. Today, they stand at the forefront of aesthetics and practicality, offering a blend of durability and beauty unrivaled in the world of flooring and wall coverings. Types and Features: More Than Just a Tile Porcelain tile comes in a myriad of types, each with its distinct characteristics. From the highly polished to the elegant...
Handpainted/Art Tile
... for interior decorators, designers, and space planners. The Artistic Footprint on the Floor: Handpainted and Art Tile DefinedHandpainted and art tiles are more than just floor coverings; they are pieces of art. Each tile is a testament to craftsmanship, where the artist's brush brings to life an array of designs, from intricate patterns to bold, modern statements. These til...
Floor Tile
...xtures add a tactile dimension to spaces, while innovative sizes and shapes push the boundaries of traditional tiling. These advancements are redefining how tiles are used, making them not just floor coverings but pieces of art. Real-world Inspirations: Case StudiesConsider a recent project where large, hexagonal tiles created a honeycomb effect in a boutique hotel lobby, bl...