Tile: Everything there is to know about tile.
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US Tile
The US Tile Co. was began in Corona, California in 1973 with a mission to build authentic roof tile from clay. To this day, they manufacture all of their roof tile at the same place in California.
US Tile has the most complete line of profiles and styles of any clay roofing tile company in the nation. Their portfolio includes traditional mission style barrel tiles in several profiles as well as flat tiles that deliver the aesthetics of natural slate and wood shake. Over 80% of US Tile’s standard portfolio of colors achieves a reflectivity rating of 25 or better, qualifying them as Energy Star compliant products.
Here are a few samples of gorgeous roofs built by US Tile:
Glass Tile
Glasstilestore.com is a website that sells an enormous variety of glass & stone tile at very competitive prices. Their tile styles include stained glass tiles, marble moldings, metal borders, cobblestone mosaics, and virtually every other type of tile that you can imagine. Prices are mostly between $6 – $15/square foot.
Here are a few photographs of tiles offered on their website:
Tile Patterns
This kitchen uses a variety of tile patterns to create a feeling of warmth, comfort, and luxury.