Beauty and Durability in One
Posted by BELK Tile on Aug 03, 2014
When people
think about decorating their kitchen, changing their backsplash tiles is
usually not the very first thing that enters their mind. Most of the time when
people install backsplashes, they just leave it as a solid color like white or
black. They do not bother making it look pretty because it is going to get
dirty anyway.
The good news is that there is way
a for backsplash tiles to look great and still be functional and durable at the
same time. It no longer has to be jus
Glass and Stone Backsplash Tile Design Ideas
Posted by BELK Tile on Jun 17, 2014
Separately, glass tiles
and stone tiles look beautiful in a wall or a backsplash. Together, they create
an interesting pattern of colors, shapes, and textures that can liven up any
room. Here are three home design suggestions for glass and stone backsplash tile.Use glass and stone backsplash tile to add
texture in the bathroom.Most bathrooms are
bedecked with ordinary-looking tiles in lifeless colors. But just because it’s
the bathroom and that it’s seldom seen by anyone apart from the fam
Glass and Metal Tiles Design Ideas
Posted by BELK Tile on Jun 15, 2014
Glass and metal tiles create an interesting juxtaposition of translucent
and metallic, masculine and feminine, and hard and soft that somehow harmonize
perfectly with each other. The metal adds style and flair while the glass adds
light and shimmer. Together, the two kinds of tiles create a combination that
adds a refined sensibility to any room
. Here
are three ways to use metal and glass tiles together.
Use glass and metal tiles in the kitchen.
This combination lends
a
Discount Subway Tile 101
Posted by Mike Belk on Jun 08, 2014
Are Subway Tiles still Popular?
Subway tiles first became
popular in the 1900s, when New York’s underground transit stations – the walls
of which were plastered with the white ceramic tiles – opened. Today, they are
as popular as ever. The classic rectangle shape of the subway tile makes it
suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and other parts of the house. They are easy
to maintain, easy to install, and are versatile. They can be used both indoors
and outdoors. Today, if you want to use s
Crackle Glass Tile Backsplash
Posted by BELK Tile on Jun 02, 2014
Crackle glass, which is
also called “ice glass”, is made by submerging molten glass into cold water so
that the surface of the glass cracks. It is available in a variety of colors,
shapes, and layouts. Crackle glass complements both modern and antique interior
designs. A
crackle glass tile backsplash
in the kitchen or bathroom adds a dramatic effect and contrasts perfectly
with modern appliances and furniture.
What you need to know
about
crackle glass tiles
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5 of the Best Type of Tile for Backsplash
Posted by Mike Belk on May 27, 2014
There are so many types of
tiles that you can use for your kitchen backsplash. There are mirror tiles,
patterned tiles, specialty-shaped tiles,
glass tiles, water-jet tiles, copper
tiles, slate tiles, and so much more! We’ve narrowed the list down to the five
best type of tile for backsplash.
Herringbone tiles
These tiles complement
the current craze for chevron prints and geometric patterns perfectly.
Depending on the color and material you choose, herringbone tiles can look