The latest mosaic trend secrets come to you from an expert
Modern yet timeless qualities are what we would prefer for tile installations! Although 2017 is getting late, let’s catch up with the new winds.
1. Wood-look tiles will be endlessly popular
The best-selling tile category, wood-look tiles are very strong and genuine looking. In terms of styles and designs, they suit both the country style and the more elegant contemporary scene. Install them in traditional kitchens and urban attics.
Try a sample of the 6 x 36 Deep Walnut Country Tile. The year 2017 brings many new sizes and shapes of wood-look tiles. The narrow and short boards that existed in the middle of the century are back. A slim 4×28 is planned, ideal for herringbone patterns. Larger 60-inch planks are also popular. Brick, hexagons and mosaics are popular in wood design in 2017.
The new and the traditional reign equally in hearts in 2017. Look out for Scandinavian and larch wood, as well as the look of oak. Graphics printing has created chipped edges and saw marks, hand-scraped prints, and vibration marks.
Finishes from centuries past are becoming common, such as brushed wire with a deeper grain and texture and the whitewashed ceruse look. Technology facilitates stunning replicas of wood surfaces like Oak Trail XT 6 x 36 Field Tile.
2. A unified indoor and outdoor experience
The transition from inner to outer life is blurring. Tile selections are equally well suited to both purposes. Saddle Brook XT is suitable for outdoors, as is Slate Attaché. They are strong and easy to clean. Choose the 2cm pavers that are twice as thick as regular tile. Stone-look mosaic tiles in an amazing variety draw a lot of attention. Many versions of wood, stone, and cement-look tile will be used in the kitchen and on the patio. Lay them on gravel or sand, even on dirty surfaces.
How about installing Brickwork Studio 4 x 8 on the wall and Yorkwood Manor™ Birchtree on the floor?
3. Types of masonry
While 2016 saw widespread use of brick for backsplashes, it is now wood or concrete in various shapes and sizes in 2017. Combinations of concrete and metal would also work. Italian cement would be used in commercial spaces. Ceramics and terracotta will adorn fireplaces and patios. The Brushed Stainless Steel 1 x 1 Penny Round Mosaic is also attractive.
4. The Metal/Textile effect
Metal and textile look tiles will be widespread in 2017. Gunmetal and pewter in matte or light polished finishes. Linen and tweed patterns as well as stone and cement! Chenille White Limestone is great.
5 stone
White marble like white Carrara marble and many colored marbles too like gray and beige, black and brown will hit the scene in 2017. Bluestone will also make it big. Stone and ceramic tiles are everywhere.
6. Amazing wall tiles
Bright colors and 3D/geometric shapes along with large format porcelain tiles ranging from 8×24 to 24×48 will be all the rage in 2017.