Benefits of Porcelain Tile

Tile is as versatile and beautiful as it is durable. Tile, to put it simply, is made from clay, fire, and water, and it’s been a reliable building material for thousands of years. 

Because of porcelain’s advanced durability and moisture resistance, many porcelain tile lines are strong enough for the most demanding commercial applications. Porcelain withstands heavy foot traffic, is impenetrable to water and stains, and holds up to extreme temperatures beautifully.

Additionally, tile is one of the most sustainable building materials on the planet. It also promotes better indoor air quality since it doesn’t trap allergens like dust, pet hair, and pollen. When you choose to design with tile you’re not only bringing style and durability to your space, you’re choosing a material that can be recycled, used for a lifetime, and promotes cleaner environments.

Designing with Tile

Today’s tiles come in an incredible array of colors and color palettes. From neutral and subdued, to bold and opulent, Robbins offers a shade for every mood, space and style.

With more options than ever before, it’s even more important to consider some key elements when selecting tile color:

1. Does the space have natural, overhead or ambient lighting? Cooler tones may look harsh in artificial lighting, while limited lighting may dull a vibrant color.

2. Is this a high traffic area? Heavy traffic areas may not be best suited for lighter, low-variation tiles, or very dark tiles that may show dust.

3. What other elements exist in the room’s décor? Is there wallpaper, lots of furniture or a dominant color scheme? Softer, neutral tones may provide the right contrast to busy patterns on walls or upholstery, creating a more open feel for the room. Deep colors may add warmth to a large space or help to showcase light wood furniture or fabrics.

Size and Shape

The size and shape of your tile is just as important as the color choice because it affects the overall look and function of your space.

Patterns

Tile patterns mix colors and sizes to achieve clever designs that instantly customize an environment. You can create endless tile designs and pattern layouts using contrasting colors, finishes, textures, and shapes.

Shade Variations of Tile

From tile to tile, color (shade) can vary to some degree due to the innate properties of ceramic and porcelain tile. Each tile collection we offer aligns with a level of variation—from very uniform to substantially varied. So, we’ve established four levels of shade variation to help our customers understand and select the right level for their tile project.

V1: Uniform Appearance

Differences between individual pieces from the same production run will be minimal.

V2: Slight Variation

Differences in texture and/or pattern will be clearly distinguishable within similar tile colors.

V3: Moderate Variation

While the colors and/or textures present on a single piece of tile will be indicative of the colors and/or textures to be expected on the other tiles, the amount of color and texture on each piece may vary significantly. We recommend that products with moderate shade variation be viewed prior to selection.

V4: Substantial Variation

Color and/or texture differences from tile to tile will be random to give individual tiles different color and/or texture variation from other tiles—resulting in a one-of-a-kind look. We recommend that several pieces from a V4 collection be viewed prior to your full order.

How to Install Tile

We manufacture porcelain tile right here in the U.S. with adherence to highest quality standards, ensuring our porcelain products have superior technical properties to perform everywhere from residential to commercial environments. However, our porcelain tile products will only perform to their fullest potential if installed property.

It’s essential to work with only experienced, proven tile installation professionals to ensure your tile performs at its best and looks beautiful for years to come.

Learn how to install porcelain and ceramic tile with these resources.

Porcelain Tile Installation Procedures

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Porcelain Tile Installation Checklist

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