With the introduction of our Solana Beveled Glass Subway tiles we knew we also needed a glass tile trim piece for use on projects that have an exposed edge. Thus, we are also introducing a collection of glass tile quarter rounds in matching colors to our Solana Glass subway tile collection and our Solana beveled subway tile collection.

There are eight glass tile quarter round colors even though our Solana glass subway tiles only consist of seven colors at this time. This is because we added a black color quarter round for those projects where folks might want to add a dark trim as a decorative piece with white or lighter color tiles.

Our glass tile quarter rounds are sold by the piece and they are in stock and ready for immediate shipment.

It would be an understatement to say that the wait for our newest product to arrive was a long one. We finally received the product shipment last week and here it is for you our wonderful customers to see.

The newest member of our Solana brand of glass tiles is our Beveled edge Glass Subway Tile collection designed, manufactured, and sold exclusively by us at AnchorBayTile. We put our hearts in to this new product and we hope our customers are receptive to the results.

There are five colors in the collection including Cappuccino, Khaki, Mint, Smooth Grey, and Snowflake. The tile comes as loose pieces for easy installation and is now in stock at our warehouse in Arizona.

We also designed and are now stocking a glass quarter round tile piece to use when a trim piece is needed for a project. More on this via our Blog later in the week.

Keep in mind for those now considering our Beveled edge Glass Subway Tiles, it is important when making cuts to these tiles to use a proper tile blade in order to achieve a smooth cut. Porcelain or ceramic tile blades will not do the trick, especially and even more so on beveled glass tiles where you have high-to-low points on the same piece of glass tile. So we are making the effort to advise our customers when purchasing our glass subway tile products to either source a glass tile blade locally near your home or we sell glass tile blades in either a 7 inch size or a 10 inch size via our online tile store.

If you have any questions about our new beveled edge glass subway tile product or any one of our other products please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or phone at 888 260-7371.

We have added our newest product to our tile lineup this week with the addition of our Glazed Porcelain Penny Round tiles which many of our customers have been asking us to offer for some time. The mesh-mounted tiles are in stock and they are available in either black or white in a glossy finish.

Penny Rounds have been a popular choice for owners of historic homes designed in the Arts & Crafts, Cottage and Bungalow styles. Penny Round tiles are suitable for floors and walls and since our tiles are made from a porcelain material they can be used for interior or exterior projects.

Order your Penny Round samples today by visiting our website and clicking the blue Order Samples button. Samples are shipped within 24 – 48 hours of receipt when received anytime Monday through Friday.

We are probably biased but we believe our Elements decorative ceramic tiles offer one of the most beautiful opportunities to add unique design and color to any area of the home. Our patterns such as the Tubac and Clifton tiles when placed together show a beautiful continuous pattern that immediately will bring attention and a focus to any area where the tiles are installed.

The Elements decorative ceramic tiles work well as wainscoting in a kitchen or bathroom area. And one of the more popular uses of these tiles has been as an accent wall in a home or commercial location. Our customers tell us that they are delighted with how well the Elements tiles transform an area and how eye-catching the designs are when installed over a large area.

For those considering any of our Elements tiles please contact us before ordering. We would love to have more photos of any completed Elements projects and we would be willing to discount any larger Elements tile orders in exchange for nice photos of the completed project.

We wanted to share a photo of a recent tile installation from one of our customers who used our Solana Glass Mosaic tiles in 1 inch by 1 inch for their kitchen project. We thought the kitchen came out wonderful and the colors of the Meadow blend really do coordinate well with the customer’s kitchen environment.

We thought that the colors in the Meadow glass mosaic tile blend really bring out the colors in the kitchen. You say, what are you talking about since the counters are charcoal/black and the cabinets are white. Precisely our point. If one tries to coordinate colors exactly either with the cabinets or the counters you will never be able to have a good color match simply because each component in the area comes from a different manufacturer and every manufacturer has their own color charts.

Choosing a different but a complimentary color to ones cabinets and counters can often bring out the colors in a kitchen or bath because all of the different components coordinate and work well together. Keep these points in mind when choosing colors in your kitchen or bath and you will be happy that you did.

With summer fast approaching we have noticed an uptick in interest from our customers planning DIY projects in their home. We love speaking to and assisting our customers who are taking on their tiling projects since installing your own material is a great way to save a bucket load of $$$ for installation on tile and any other home remodeling project.

In that regard we have a great collection of glass mosaic tiles that are priced very affordably at $4.99 per sf. Our Coastal Blends collection consists of ten beautiful colors in neutrals blends and grey blends which are perfect for kitchens and baths. There are also several blue blends and green blends which have proven popular as a waterline tile in swimming pools and spas.

The Coastal Blends glass mosaic tiles come mesh mounted and they are sold by the sheet. For those considering glass mosaic tiles for their DIY projects where affordability and budget are a consideration give our Coastal Blends glass mosaic tiles a second look since these tiles are an affordable way to add the contemporary look of glass mosaic tiles to your home.

We have seen an increased interest this month from our customers choosing our glass floor tiles for projects such as a family entertainment room as well as a commercial building entry way. Glass tile made for and used as a floor tile can add a very unique design element to a space where one may be wishing to add a wide area of color. For this purpose we offer both the Trumpet and the Cello glass floor tile collections for our customers to choose from.

Clear glass has been used as a floor surface since the early 1900’s when glass block was introduced to provide natural light under city sidewalks and to walking passages in industrial and manufacturing plants. Glass has also been used as flooring in commercial projects such as restaurants and hotels where large panels are used in 3’ x 3’ or 4’ x 4’ blocks that often weigh several hundred pounds per piece. Today, glass has been adapted for home and light commercial use so more folks can enjoy the beauty of glass material in their home and work locations.

Both the Trumpet and Cello glass floor tiles are offered in standard floor tile sizes from the AnchorBayTile website but they are both also available in many custom sizes that are made via a special order. Please inquire directly to us via email to sales – AT – anchorbaytile.com if you have any further questions about these or any of our tiles.

With our Bamboo Subway Tiles in 3” x 6” now starting to catch on with our customers we wanted to share some of the reasons why we love Bamboo so much.

1.) It’s natural: Our Bamboo Subway Tiles are made from real bamboo which is actually considered a grass and not a wood as it grows and matures.

2.) It’s sustainable: Bamboo can be harvested every four to 5 ½ years and Bamboo re-grows naturally without the need for pesticides and other chemicals.

3.) It’s versatile: Bamboo plants are naturally moisture resistant and anti-bacterial with excellent mildew resistance.

4.) It’s good for your home environment: Bamboo plants absorb about five times the amount of carbon dioxide and are known to produce up to 35% more oxygen than hardwood trees.

5.) It’s strong: Bamboo is one of the strongest building materials in the world with a tensile strength comparable to steel

It is clear to see why we love our Bamboo Subway tiles so much and we are happy to make them for you. We appreciate the support our customers have shown us in purchasing and installing our Bamboo tiles.

Building upon our post on Friday we wanted to share some additional ideas on using glass mosaic tiles as an accent choice when planning your remodeling project. The nice thing about using glass mosaic tiles as an accent in a kitchen backsplash, bathroom shower or other area is you typically only need to purchase one or two sheets to supply all the material you will need for your project.

Glass Mosaic Tile sheets can easily be cut in to strips by using a utility blade and cutting the mesh that the tiles are mounted to. Most folks cut the mesh in to 2” or 3” strips to have a row of two or three glass tiles to break up an area or large wall. You can also cut the glass mosaic tile sheets in to 3” x 3” squares and insert them in to a project as accent pieces either randomly or create your own fun pattern.

Have a look at the project photos above for some ideas shared with us by some of our customers which we are happy to share with you our Blog readers.

When you’ve spent countless hours searching for that perfect tile for your remodeling project you want to be sure that you will love how the tile looks not only now but for many years to come. One idea that has worked well for many customers over the years especially for customers who may be installing a large wall or floor of marble or travertine is to break up an area by installing one or more beautiful tiles as an accent tile surrounded by your primary tile in the main project area.

If you are installing travertine or another stone as a kitchen backsplash or shower material choose an accent tile that accentuates and brings out the colors and definition in your primary tile and makes your backsplash or shower unique to you and not just like the neighbor down the street who tiled six months before.

For some accent tile ideas have a look at the pictures here including our Catalina Glass Tiles in Ocean Wave, our Kimono Bamboo Tiles, and of course our Pewter or Bronze Metal tiles which are always a popular choice. Use any one of these accent tiles in your remodeling projects and install an accent tile every 18” to 24” depending on the size of your project area. Most accent tiles look wonderful when installed turned to the side as a diamond to contrast with the primary tiles which are installed straight and parallel to the counter or floor.