Introducing Natural Press Ceramic Tile for Floors & Exteriors

Our Natural Press Ceramic product line now has even more to love courtesy of two big milestones: the introduction of a slip-resistant matte finish, and passing freeze-thaw testing. From commercial floor tile to outdoor pools and beyond, let’s get into what this means for you and how Natural Press can be an ideal solution for your next project.

Natural Press Floor Tiles

We’re thrilled to introduce a slip-resistant matte finish option for Natural Press Ceramic Tile. Because our made-to-order matte finish boasts a DCOF rating of 0.42, it’s engineered to perform well in wet environments – and it’s suitable for residential and commercial tile flooring.

The slip-resistant finish is the perfect tile for bathroom floors and walls in residential projects. Whether you need to line a shower pan or cover the entire space, our matte floor tiles for bathrooms create grip where it counts. Natural Press is also a beautiful option for kitchen backsplashes and floor tiles for kitchen spaces. With our sophisticated palette and versatile shapes, weave together colors and patterns across walls and floors to design tile installations that fit your distinct vision.

Add traction underfoot in commercial spaces with our matte Natural Press floor tile, including high-traffic areas like restaurants, hospitality, schools, healthcare and more. Choose from 30 handcrafted colors and 17 sizes from small to large format, including our new 12x24 size, to execute any vision, with volume pricing available for larger projects.

Durable Design, Inside and Out

Along with our new matte glaze, we’re excited to announce that Natural Press has passed freeze-thaw testing, and is suitable as outdoor tiles in all climates. Any outdoor spaces that you need to tile, our Natural Press exterior tiles are up to the job. Choose our matte finish for slip-resistant tile flooring for outside patios, steps, pools, and more.

Speaking of pool tile: Natural Press is now a suitable option, along with our Glass Tile, for exterior pools in any climate. These two types of tile are both water resistant, freeze-proof, easy to clean, and available to transform any pool into a stunning oasis.

Natural Press FAQs

Now you know that Natural Press is ideal for floors and exteriors, but there’s so much more to this hardworking product line. Let’s dive into some frequently asked questions so you can determine how Natural Press will work for your next project.

Are All Natural Press Colors Available On Every Size?

Absolutely – we offer a wide range of exclusive, thoughtfully curated colors on all sizes of our Natural Press tile. Whether you’re looking for soft neutrals, saturated blues and greens, or a one-of-a-kind mix, you can specify your colored tiles on any size from mosaic tile to subway tile to hexagons and more.

Are There In-Stock Options for Natural Press?

Yes, our budget-friendly Essentials Collection is part of the Natural Press product line. This offering is our most popular choice for Quick Ship products, and ships in 5 days or less. Please note that our slip-resistant matte finish is made to order and not available on our in-stock Essentials at this time.

Does Natural Press Qualify for Volume Price Breaks?

Yes! Natural Press tiles, designed with your largest projects in mind, can qualify for volume price breaks as low as $4.50/SqFt for commercial projects. Connect with a commercial rep (find yours here) for more information.

What’s the Difference Between Original Ceramic and Natural Press Ceramic?

Our two high-quality ceramic product lines are similarly versatile, durable, and beautiful, but have some key differences. Original Ceramic, crafted in our Aromas, CA factory, follows a traditional ceramic manufacturing process of extrusion, drying, kiln-firing, glazing, and a second firing. It exhibits higher levels of intrinsic color variation and crackled detailing. Natural Press is single-fired via a natural press method in our Spokane, WA factory, which is a more efficient and cost-effective process. Natural Press tile tends to be more uniform in color.

Due to the differing manufacturing processes, we do not recommend blending Original Ceramic and Natural Press on the same surface. However, a Natural Press floor and Original Ceramic wall in the same space is perfectly fine.

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