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Why Tile Sets the Standard

There's no need to wonder which flooring is best for your home and family. Tile answers every concern and meets every challenge. Tile has no VOCs, PVCs, formaldehyde or allergens. It is durable enough to last decades. By selecting tile, you are making a strong, clean, environmentally-friendly choice that increases your home's value.

 


BEAUTIFUL. STRONG. PURE. UNEQUALED.

 

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STEPWISE™

Technology to confidently step anywhere with increased slip-resistance over standard tile.
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SCRATCH-RESISTANT

Naturally scratch-resistant, tile continues to look good even after years of heavy traffic.
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SLIP-RESISTANT

Tile rate at 0.42 DCOF or greater when wet will help keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.
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FIRE-RESISTANT

Noncombustible, tile will not burn, melt, or give off toxic fuses when it is exposed to fire.
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WATERPROOF

Spills and puddles are no match for porcelain tile, even if they sit for awhile your floors are impervious to liquid.¹
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INDOOR / OUTDOOR

Take your inside out with tile designed for seamless transitions from interior floors and walls directly to your outdoor space with ultimate performance and durability.⁴
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STAINPROOF

Because of its low porosity, porcelain does not stain. Even coffee, wine, and the muddiest messes cannot touch it.²
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CLIMATEPRO™

Tile that won't freeze, fade, or crack due to cold weather. Perfect for indoor or vertical applications for outdoor spaces.
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DENTPROOF

With innate durability and exceptional strength, dents and dings are no longer a worry.³
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SIMPLICLEAN™

All tile is easy to clean with a broom, vacuum, or wet mop.⁵
  1. The term "waterproof" applies to the tile product itself and does not extend to the sub-floor or adhesives; it does not apply to moisture or water coming from below/underneath the product and it does not apply to flooding or intentional damage or misuse.
  2. With use of normal household products and chemicals.
  3. Does not apply to chipping.
  4. Applies to approved applications in freezing and/or non-freezing climates.
  5. Does not require specialized cleaners.

 

 

√ SUSTAINABLY SOURCED

 

√ A SMART WAY TO LEED CERTIFICATION

 

√ EASY TO RECYCLE

 

√ IMPROVED HOME RESALE VALUE

 

MEASURING THE 4T'S OF FLOOR QUALITY

 

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Unparalleled design flexibility and style.

 

Tile provides seamless design throughout the home for both indoor and outdoor spaces in unlimited color and style selections that never go out of style.

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Outstanding durability and performance.

 

With an innate durability to resist decades of heavy traffic, tile is stainproof, scratchproof, waterproof and fire resistant.

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Easy to clean and maintain.

 

Tile is low maintenance and easily cleaned with zero restrictions and will not damage from cleaning services.

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Safe and 99.9% natural.

 

With the lowest carbon footprint of any floor, tile is green certified and completely free of any VOCs.

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