Products - Tile

Infinite possibilities for any and all parts of your home can be found in the multitude of tiles offered from our list of suppliers found to the right.

All ceramic tiles are made up of clay and quartz ferrous sand materials, along with water. Once the tiles are formed they are fired to high temperatures and in some cases their surfaces are glazed. Ceramic tile comes in either glazed or unglazed surfaces. The glazed surfaces are like glass and are best used on walls as they are too slippery for floor applications. Glazed ceramic tiles are also a little more susceptible to crackling.

Porcelain tile is effectively ceramic tile. It is just made of a more refined material. The only difference between porcelain tile and regular ceramic tile is that the clay used in porcelain tile is more highly refined and purified. Consequently, porcelain tiles are denser than a standard ceramic tile. As well, porcelain's absorption rate is far less than ceramic making porcelain tile acceptable for exterior applications.

Size available today in both ceramic and porcelain suit all applications in your home, from grand foyers to small kitchen spaces.

Every project should start with questions that should be asked to ensure the right stone is used for your specific needs. Is it an exterior or interior application? Is it for vertical or horizontal surfaces? Will it be exposed to freeze/thaw cycles or any wet conditions?

Natural stone is available in different finishes such as "polished", "honed", "sandblasted" or it can be left in its natural state. Each stone and finish has its unique quality and not all finishes should be used in all applications. Practicality should be first and foremost when selecting natural stones as all stone is not equal. Stone has been used as building materials both indoor and outdoors for centuries so it's a decision for a lifetime.