Mees Tile & Marble has an endless selection of domestic and imported tiles and our stores have beautiful displays showing the wide range of possibilities. Our showrooms are staffed with professional designers to assist customers with the selection of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone for their homes. Staying on top of the latest trends and innovations in the tile industry helps us provide our customers with a solution for every installation. We also represent a number of manufacturers that feature porcelain tiles suitable for the most demanding commercial applications and for exterior uses.
Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings and can range from simple square tiles to complex mosaics. Tiles are most often made of porcelain and ceramic, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, pebbles, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. Tiling stone is typically travertine, marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls; floors require more durable surfaces that will resist impacts.
Ceramic tile is the most common tile used in the US in offices, stores and homes. Ceramic tile comes in two forms: glazed and unglazed.
The difference between porcelain and ceramic is that porcelain is fired at a higher temperature, making it more dense and moisture-resistant. Porcelain tiles are also less porous, making them more stain-resistant. For these reasons, most porcelain tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. Porcelain tiles are available in matte, unglazed or a high-polished finish. A recent trend is porcelain tiles with a wood grain finish that creates the look and feel of hardwood floors.
Tile mosaics allow you to be creative with your tile design. Mosaics are most commonly used for smaller areas, such as a bathroom or kitchen backsplash, or even small counter space areas. Mosaic tiles are usually less than six square inches and made of porcelain or clay composition. Many come in squares, octagons, hexagons or other unique shapes. The tiles are also available in pre-mounted paper or fabric mesh sheets.
There are several types of natural stone tiles which are used for flooring, walls and more. These include:
Recent tiles use materials such as glass, metals, mirrors, shaved rock for a cobblestone look, even Swarovski crystals.