For centuries, mathematicians and floor designers alike have been fascinated by the shapes that can tile a plane — in particular, those that do so without repetition. Now, a team of chemists has ...

Q. I'm installing ceramic tile at my house and want to spice it up. Anyone can install the same pieces of tile that are the same color. I was thinking of creating designs and patterns in my floor with ...

Expanded long ago from its humble beginnings in subway stations, the “subway tile” trend continues to sustain in kitchen backsplash design. Subway tiles are simple, inexpensive and the default ...

People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to ...

Vinyl tiles are synthetic layered materials that are pressed together to create a floor covering that is durable. Many people prefer vinyl tiles because they are cost-effective, making them more ...

If you've never taken on a tiling project before, you might be surprised by the many different types of tiles available. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the most commonly used, but there are also ...

People have been surfacing floors and walls in tile for hundreds of years; it’s one of our oldest materials. But the industry keeps reinventing the product. Digital printing and fabricating advances ...