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Are You Thinking of Using Mosaic Tiles?

October 16, 2019 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Do you find yourself looking at your kitchen and bathrooms and realize they need special attention? If so, or your taste and style have changed, mosaic tiles are a great place to start jazzing up your dated home design!

If you have a plain ceramic tile backsplash and plain ceramic tile shower enclosure, they tend to become dull and lifeless over time. Mosaic tiles can transform your home’s surfaces into an artistic canvas that pops with style and boldness! There are so many options available, and mosaic tiles are the perfect choice to liven up your design style.

When shopping for mosaic tile, there are various materials to choose from, like porcelain, slate, and glass. We are going to concentrate on glass mosaic tiles due to their versatility and multiple advantages shown below:

Numerous Options are Available

Your local tile stores will have a large assortment of glass mosaic tiles. They are available in almost every color and various styles. Some will have a metallic look, and others will look like mirrors.

Visual Appeal

Glass mosaic tiles have a luminous, mirror-like look or a translucent, pearl look that creates a stylish, high-end design look. Do not overlook upgrading your current lighting to enhance them and play off the reflection of the new tiles.

Design Flexibility

Glass mosaic tiles do not have only to be used in kitchens and baths. These tiles can be used in conjunction with wood, metal, and stone elements in various applications. Many pieces of wall artwork or furniture pieces contain these fabulous jewels that push the piece over the top. They can do the same for your home.

Durable, Easy Maintenance & Environmentally Friendly

Glass mosaic tiles are strong and resistant to most chemicals. They are easy to clean and maintain because of their smooth, non-porous surface. They do not stain while dirt and grease can be wiped away quickly with a cloth. Plus, many glass mosaic tiles are eco-friendly and recycled tiles.

Drawbacks

Glass mosaic tiles are often more expensive than ceramic and slate tiles. Depending on the pattern, the maintenance is more – due to a detailed pattern when installing.

What are your thoughts on glass mosaic tiles? We would love to hear your thoughts below in the comment section.

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Filed Under: Backsplashes, Design & Decorating, Tile & Stone Tagged With: mosaic tile floors, mosaic tile patterns, mosaic tiles, mosaics, tile mosaic

Fabulous Floors – Can't Get Enough!

July 6, 2010 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

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Beryn Hammil, one of From the Floors Up contributing designers shared this picture with us!  She adds “This floor was at the Bellagio’s floral atrium. While everyone was looking at the amazing floral displays, they neglected to see how beautiful this floor is. A true work of art!” Thanks, Beryn!

Readers, please share your favorite mosaic floor with us!

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Filed Under: Ceramic/Porcelain, Inspiration Tagged With: Bellagio, Beryn Hammil, mosaic tile floors, mosaic tile patterns, mosaic tiles

Fabulous Old Tiles!

June 26, 2010 By creatingyourspace 5 Comments

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Just ran across these wonderful old mosaic tiles in a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. It’s great seeing floors like this in tact. They add so much personality to a building. Love them!

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