tile in style |
Varieties of tile include ceramic , porcelain , glass , metal , natural stone , mosaics — even handcrafted concrete , cork and leather — and now come in sizes from ¼ inch “ pencil ” tiles to incredible 64-inch pieces . Larger formats are definitely in fashion , especially for larger spaces .
Look also for the new and dramatic appearance of HD , or high definition , porcelain .
Porcelain tile comes in updated mosaic designs , large format pieces , plank shapes and the latest ultra-thin tiles — just ¼ inch for reduced environmental impact on every aspect of production , from manufacturing to fuel consumption in transportation . Today ’ s thinner tiles can be ideal for renovation , because you can put them over existing material while minimally raising floor levels . >>
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