texture Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:29:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 Annie Selke + The Tile Shop Collaboration Announcement https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/annie-selke-collaboration-announcement/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/annie-selke-collaboration-announcement/#respond Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:43:15 +0000 https://blog.tileshop.com/?p=481 The Announcement Confession: We’ve been keeping a secret for the past year. And we couldn’t be more thrilled that the...

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The Announcement

Confession: We’ve been keeping a secret for the past year. And we couldn’t be more thrilled that the time has come when we can finally share it with you. The Tile Shop and Annie Selke have partnered to create an exclusive collection of more than 200 tiles that will be launching in January 2019.

“I love color, I love pattern, I love textiles. In this collaboration, we’ve taken the beauty of textiles and translated it to tile.”—Annie Selke

Brandy Janke and Annie Selke

Brandy Janke, Tile Shop product designer, and Annie Selke

A true collaboration from the very beginning, this collection has been a labor of love for over a year. Using many of Annie’s fabrics, rugs and patterns as inspiration as well as developing new products and finishes, The Tile Shop’s product design team and the Annie Selke team created an array of tiles featuring inspired and original patterns and textures made with brand-new manufacturing techniques.

Detail shot of Artisanal

“We built a great relationship with Annie, and we saw how inspirational she is as a person. There was a great opportunity there to create a different kind of tile product.”—Brandy Janke, Tile Shop product designer

The Collection

The result is a comprehensive collection featuring coordinating substories that speak to different design trends, colors and patterns. From bold and bright to feminine and subtle, this diverse collection has something for everyone—especially fans of Annie Selke’s textiles that want to translate a look from the soft textures of a bedroom or living room into the hard surfaces of a kitchen or bathroom.

A fabric design reflected in tile

“The Tile Shop’s expertise in all things tile coupled with our expertise in fabrics and textiles has led to an extraordinary collaboration and a collection I can’t wait for everyone to see.”—Annie Selke

Sneak peek of tile collection

The Event

To celebrate the collection and introduce it to the design community, The Tile Shop and Annie Selke hosted a launch party in October in the fashion capital of the country, New York City. There, influencers, media and special guests previewed the collection and mingled with both teams to hear firsthand about what inspired the designs.

“Annie is very creative. She has a little bit of a girly flair, a feminine touch, and that’s how we design, too, so it’s a perfect meeting of the minds for us.”—Bria Hammel of Bria Hammel Interiors

Feeling textured tiles

Preview the collection on our website and sign up for emails to be notified when the collection launches. Check back on the blog to stay up to date on everything The Tile Shop.

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Why Multifired Tile Is The Next Big Trend https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/multifired-tile/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/multifired-tile/#respond Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:00:48 +0000 https://blog.tileshop.com/?p=338 Multifired tile is a technological advancement that has us (and the tile industry) pretty excited lately. These pieces are unlike...

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Textured pink wall tiles

Featured: Twenty TD Rose AC 5 and Twenty TD Rose AC

Multifired tile is a technological advancement that has us (and the tile industry) pretty excited lately. These pieces are unlike any others, with metallic details, intricate patterns, dimension and other unique features. We’re going to break down the intricate process required to create them, explain what makes these tiles so special and show you a glimpse at some of the beautiful new multifired products we have in our stores.

What Are Multifired Tiles?

Simply put, multifired tiles are tiles that have been fired in a kiln multiple times. A standard tile is generally fired one or two times while multifired tiles are fired three or more times. But it’s not quite that simple…

Featured: Cub Gold AC. Design by Construction2Style. Photography by Chelsie Lopez Production.

The Multifired Process

This interesting process is actually much more time-consuming and involved than it sounds.

First, raw materials are mixed together and shaped. Once the materials dry, each firing that the tiles go through has to be at a specific temperature. In the manufacturing facility, kilns have a temperature schedule over a month. This means that a batch of tiles has to wait until the kiln is at the exact temperature prescribed for each firing. With three or four total firings at different temperatures and cooling periods in between, it’s easy to see how this draws out the process. This added time and attention required increases the value of the tiles.

After the first firing, which defines the body or bisque of the tile, the second firing establishes the base color. The glazes that are applied before the third or fourth firings are often digitally printed onto the tile into intricate patterns. This type of glaze holds its shape more than others resulting in a 3-D effect. All multifired tiles have some element of dimension and texture due to this glazing process. After a last firing and cooling, the tiles are finally complete works of art. This extended process of cooling, waiting and firing produces a very special porcelain or ceramic tile.

The Beauty of Multifired Tiles

Now that we know about the process, let’s talk tile. The effects created are much more unique than the process itself. Beautiful pearlescent, iridescent and metallic finishes are possible with three- and four-fire tiles. 3-D effects take tiles to another dimension, adding textures unlike anything you’ve seen before.

In the image below, Stencil Light AC wows with bold, artistic strokes, and the dimension of the tiles adds even more intrigue.

Designing with Multifired Tiles

Tiles that are this bold and statement making take some thoughtful planning to use in your home. While a stand-out design is the goal, it’s important that your multifired tile also fits into your space.

“A great way to design with multifired tiles is to use them like wallpaper. Tile is so much better than wallpaper because it won’t peel and it can be wiped down, perfect for families with kids and pets,” says Kirsty Froelich, Tile Shop design manager. Installing tile on an accent wall delivers floor-to-ceiling pattern just like a wallpaper would.

Effect is so tactile—you want to reach out and touch it,” says Kirsty Froelich, design manager. Featured: Effect Dark AC

Kirsty has a few additional tips for designing with bold, multifired tiles.

“It’s like a decorative mural. Don’t use other pieces that will make the look too busy. Try complementing a multifired tile with solids that allow it to stand out.”

When creating a wall that features patterned tiles along with solids, don’t forget to make a smooth transition between the two while increasing the designer effect. Layering pieces that feature elements of both tiles tie them together and create a cohesive feeling. We love how layering this stunning DURAL Plus Gold 24K in between two black Somersets brings out the gold tones in Effect Dark AC while finishing the edge. Below is a closer look at how to layer trim pieces that bring out the colors of your tile.

How to layer multifired tile

Layering finishing pieces with multifired tile give the look a designer touch and brings out accent colors.

Tile Technology

Tile has been around for a long time. Until recently, the majority of tiles produced have been one or two fire. That makes this new process one of the most exciting in years. The advancements in technology have made designs possible that would never have been imaginable in the past. And we love that it enables us to offer the newest styles and the cutting-edge trends to our customers.

Excited about multifired tiles? So are we! Stop into your closest Tile Shop, and ask to see what’s new in three- and four-fire tiles—and prepare to be wowed.

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