Two of the most reputable types of flooring available these days are wood flooring and porcelain/ceramic tile. It was only a matter of time, then, before the two merged into something of a super floor – Wood Look Porcelain Tile.

For years consumers have wanted to install hardwood into moisture-rich areas such as their bathrooms or kitchens, but couldn’t, because hardwood would not perform well in these settings.

Then came the advent of Wood Look Porcelain Tile, which allowed these consumers to incorporate a hardwood look into any space (outdoor, indoor, commercial, residential) with the water resistant durability of ceramic or porcelain tile. But when it first came out, Wood Look Porcelain Tile options were limited. As technology continues to advance, however, these wood look tiles are able to capture virtually any style of wood available, from rustic to modern and realistic.

Below are some of the leaders in the Wood Look Porcelain Tile world, who continue to push the limits of technology and our imaginations.

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Supergres – Travel: Supergres combines innovative technologies and avant-garde research to design high-quality wood look porcelain tiles for both residential and commercial settings. All Supergres tiles are manufactured in Italy and enjoy the Ecolabel certification, which demonstrates its commitment toward environmentally friendly products.

Their wood look porcelain tile line – Travel – consists of four varying shades that are well suited for most projects. North White and East Grey are softer, brighter hues, while South Gold and West Brown offer a darker approach to the wood look.

Sant’Agostino – Nature & S Wood: Sant’Agostino has two lines dedicated to the art and function of the Wood Look Porcelain Tile. Located in Italy, Sant’Agostino has always celebrated the perfection and artistry that’s provided by pure Italian porcelain. Their high-end line of tiles have been sources of inspiration and wonder for consumers for more than four decades, who continue to turn to Sant’Agostino for the finest in high-quality Italian porcelain.

Nature comes in five lines: Bisque, Brown, Grey, Honey, and White (in both 8 x 48 and 6 x 48 tiles), while S Wood comes in traditional colors such as Nut, Gold, Sand and Brown, as well as the unique and bold Black.

Edimax – Wood_Ker: Italy’s very own Edimax is committed to offering aesthetically perfect flooring choices that are designed to be used in a variety of commercial and residential settings. Wood_Ker is their flagship Wood Look Porcelain Tile line, and complements any space with its natural colors. Wood_Ker is produced with an innovative technology that replicates knots and grains, adding to the authenticity of the look. Colors come in Nut, Grey, Cream and Brown.

Lea – Bio Plank: The very essence of environmentally friendly has been redefined with the introduction of the Bio Plank by Lea, which also features a patented Microban antibacterial protection. The Bio Plank combines practicality and aesthetics while pushing forward the latest technologies in flooring. Wood flooring has never looked so modern and sheik than when displayed in the stunning colors of Bio Plank, including Fume, Oak Noisette, Oak Lava, Cottage Blue, Brown Cottage, Oak Ice and Smoked.

A push toward elegance, practicality and class

Since the dawn of the flooring era, hardwood and porcelain have remained kings. Both exude different looks and feels. Often, we equate porcelain tiles with bathrooms, kitchens, and large, mansion-esque homes. Wood flooring has been looked upon as a way to connect to nature without compromising beauty.

However, wood flooring has its drawbacks, including its versatility and longevity. Porcelain tile, on the other hand, has often been looked as as limited in where it “looks good.” With the advent of Wood Look Porcelain Tile, consumers can essentially have their cake and eat it too. They now can enjoy all the visual benefits of hardwood, and the functional benefits of porcelain, in one gorgeous tile.

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With various sizing this material can be used for floors, walls and tops.The versatility of the thickness is key to designers for residential,commercial and yacht projects. Especially when your project has height or weight restrictions.

Leather wall tiles are a great way to update any décor. When you care for a leather wall tile properly, it can last you a long time – up to three decades. Installing leather tiles on your wall will create a warm, lasting impression on guests and visitors for years to come. Not just a visual appeal, leather tiles lend a tactile experience not found in any other wall covering. Leather wall tiles invite you to touch and caress your walls, experiencing each and every panel.

When designing your wall covering, you will be able to choose from many different patterns like checkerboard, on a diagonal, straight, with or without inserts, or in a herringbone pattern. If you do not want to work with a pattern, you can always paint the tiles for a unique look. Leather wall tiles can also be framed with wood, leather, or brass.

Leather wall tiles can be installed in nearly any room of the house, with the exception of rooms with high humidity like bathrooms and kitchens. Many people choose to use leather wall tiles in rooms where there are a lot of activity, such as the rec room, or a child’s room.

Some of you may be concerned about durability. Don’t be! Leather wall tiles are created from the center part of the cowhide, which means it will be very strong and very thick. Leather wall tiles also have the natural ability to adjust to its current environment, making it very flexible. It will age gracefully over the years and acquire a natural, weathered look.

To learn more about Leather Wall Tiles, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

For those of you who are first time homebuyers, you will surely want to put your own stamp on the home, your new place to call your own. If you are an experienced homeowner with many years in your home, a wall covering from Interlam can help to perk up a tired interior.

Interlam’s collections of wall veneers have been beautifying homes since 1985. Interlam has been working tirelessly since then to provide you with only the most innovative and exciting ways to remodel a home’s walls. During your browsing, you can select from ornamental carved or sculpted walls that come in many different materials — all that stay within high standards of indoor air quality and use only FSC certified fibers. This means that it’s safer for not just you, but all of your future guests and residents.

Instead of choosing something as boring and mundane as paint, why not choose a stone wall covering that seems to undulate like waves? Or, instead of settling on a pattern made out of paper (i.e., wallpaper), why not choose a pattern that looks like an optical illusion? Perhaps you like the look and feel of wood paneling. While this, to many, can seem like a throwback to the ‘70s, it sure isn’t when it’s done by Interlam. This company sells wall panels in melamine-coated exotic hardwoods that are durable and accentuate only the dramatic variations that wood presents.

Another option available is entire wall panels in natural stone. This is a new and exciting way to use this type of wall covering, not seen before. You can also choose the composite Art Diffusion collection, which come in many geometric designs and patterns that seem to move and shift to the naked eye.

With the many different collections available from Interlam Wall Coverings, there are sure to be something that fits your tastes. You’ll never want to leave home again.

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To learn more about Interlam, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

Do you want a truly unique, dramatic accent to your home or office that will be a conversation piece for years to come? Then you’ll want to check out Interlam’s collections of wall veneers. Since 1985, Interlam has been bringing innovative wall covering products to the market. You can choose from ornamental carved or sculpted walls in a variety of different materials, kept to stringent standards of indoor air quality and that use FSC certified fibers.

Can you imagine a panel of stone that seems to undulate like waves? That’s just one option Interlam offers. They organize their panels into several collections, many of which can be customized, even as far as being able to use your own personal digital files to create something that truly no one else in the world would have.

To cover a sampling of what Interlam has to offer, first, there’s wood paneling. Might sound run of the mill, but Interlam does nothing run of the mill. They offer wall panels in melamine-coated exotic hardwoods that are extremely durable and accentuate the dramatic, unique striations that are present in the various wood species.

You can also, believe it or not, also get whole wall panels in natural stone. The creative and unusual designs and ingenious engineering to be able to use this type of material in this manner just cannot be matched. Then there’s the composite Art Diffusion collection, which can be ordered in different geometric designs and patterns as well as rivulets that capture motion in a solid panel.

The Mirage line is truly remarkable. Basically an image is carved from anthracite valchromat (as one example of base material) and applied almost as an embossed image. Using a stark black and white contrast, the “embossed” image can only be seen as a person backs up and away from the wall. Up close, it looks perhaps like abstract, random designs, but as the distance increases, an amazing image becomes apparent.

You can even provide Interlam a graphic file, and they can make one of these masterpieces of even a person’s photograph. A great place to install one of these panel creations is where people can walk up close to the wall as well as see it from a significant distance. So all this to say, the options are endless; take a look at Interlam’s galleries and let your imagination go wild!

To learn more about Interlam, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.