Top 10 Articles About Tile & More of 2014!

In honor of the year which is ending and the new one about to begin, we decided to look back at the articles published here on TOA's Blog About Tile & More and share with you the top 10 articles of 2014.

Tile Outlets' Top Ten Blog Articles About Tile & More of 2014

1. Travertine Tile Finishes: honed, tumbled, polished and chiseled edge

This article explains what the different travertine tile finishes - honed, tumbled, polished, brushed, and chiseled edged - mean to help envision how this stone can transform your kitchen, or any other room inside your home or outdoors based on the look you want to create. Some of these fill in travertine’s naturally occurring surface holes and troughs; others don’t.

2. Faux Wood Tile Sophistication

In this article, we discuss faux wood tile - also known as wood look tile - which is a fabulous way to introduce the look of wood into a home without all of the maintenance and care hassles associated with wood.

3. Four Wood Plank Tile Trends from Coverings 2014

Wood plank tile continues as an important trend in tile. Here we share with you the latest wood look tile trends introduced during Coverings 2014, an important tile and stone industry event.

4. Flooring & Tile Trends From The International Surface Event 2014

You'll enjoy the flooring and tile trends that Warren Lampert, Executive VP and CFO of Tile Outlets of America, and Kate Spencer, VP of Purchasing & Business Development, detail in this article from another industry event which took place last January.

Marmomix Grey Porcelain Tile

5. 13 Facts About Travertine Tile

Travertine is timeless in its natural beauty. It's also a popular product in the Southwest Florida market. This article details 13 facts about travertine tile, beginning with how it is formed.

6. Porcelain Tile With Mixed Look of Wood, Stone and Concrete From Marmomix

In this article, Kate introduces a beautiful porcelain tile available at Tile Outlets from Marmomix with mixes the look of wood, stone and concrete in one subtle and sophisticated pattern. Produced by Sintesi Ceramiche in Italy, even the name "marmomix" tells a story. Marmomix is a mix of stone, wood and concrete looks all in one inkjet design.

7. Find Tile For Your Pool and Spa at Tile Outlets of America!

If you're planning a swimming pool or spa, you should definitely visit Tile Outlets of America where you'll find the Aquatica Pool & Spa Tile Collection display. It includes an extensive selection of different types of tile for your pool and spa - tile for water lines, spa applications and back pool walls. You'll even find glow-in-the-dark options! The display is sure to inspire you with pool design ideas and possibilities. Learn more in this article.

8. Hexagon Tile Trends from Coverings 2014

In this article, learn all about hexagon tile - or hex tile - or even honeycomb tile because it reminds you of the shape of a bee's honeycomb. This shape has been around for years in the smaller format and used in bathrooms and kitchens as the 1" hexagon or honeycomb design.

9. Flooring and Tile Trends from Coverings 2014: Patchwork Tile

One of the trends that has been very popular in Europe is patchwork tiles. Think patterned tiles arranged in a patchwork quilt fashion. From a flooring perspective, you can lay them out in a room to look like an area rug, but in tile...

10. 9 Glass Mosaic Tile Trends from Coverings 2014

This article offers an overview of glass mosaic trends from Coverings. We love these gems a they represent a great design element to make a kitchen, bath backsplash or wall design stand out! (BTW notice how many of the trends are now available at Tile Outlets! See Mosaics Add Sparkle into the New Year and Beyond!)

These are the top ten favorite articles about tile and more from 2014. Thank you for reading. We look forward to sharing with you more design ideas and new product information focused on tile, stone, mosaics and more in this blog during the coming year.

Happy New Year 2015!