Tile: 8x8 Elephant Star Neutral Motif | Design + Image: Alyson Morgan
Choosing floor tile is about laying the groundwork for how a space will feel, look and function for years to come. With so many possibilities, knowing where to start can be the biggest hurdle. Consider this your guide to navigating Fireclay Tile’s offerings, ensuring you select the perfect tile for any flooring project, from residential designs to large-volume commercial spaces.
Starting Strong: What to Consider
Before diving into colors and shapes, a few key factors will steer you toward the best choices. Terapan Lilittham, one of our expert Account Managers, puts it well: "Their lifestyle, the layout/orientation of their space and individual preferences are all things you should go over with your Design Consultant, so we can make sure you are choosing the product that aligns best with your needs."
Brick: Columbia Plateau | Design: LouAnn Berglund | Image: Steve Henke Photography
Functionality is just as important as aesthetics. Terapan adds, "At Fireclay, most of the options we offer are suitable for residential flooring. When it comes to special needs, ADA compliance, small vs large format, wet rooms, and more – we can help make appropriate recommendations to ensure your floor serves you functionally as well as aesthetically!"
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Need a little inspiration? Terapan reveals the biggest floor tile trends he’s experiencing: "Mosaic details and old world-inspired patterns, along with interlocking shapes, are definitely trending." This translates to exciting opportunities with classic checkerboards, mosaic murals, or the captivating geometry of specialty shapes like Hexagon and Star & Cross.
Tile: 1x1 Ivory, Antique, Raven Matte, Sunflower (discontinued) | Design: W Design Collective | Image: Lauren Lee
Ceramic is Your Flooring Foundation
For a blend of beauty, durability, and sheer versatility, our Ceramic Tile product lines are often the ideal starting point for floors. "Generally, I would say our Original Ceramic slip-resistant glazes are a top choice! This includes our gorgeous new Ceramic Stains," Terapan recommends. "These pass DCOF for use in light commercial flooring – with that in mind, these glazes are my top recommendation for the cautious homeowner or those looking to host an impromptu dance party in their bathroom."
Tile: 2x6, 4x4 + 8x8 Antique, 4x4 Amalfi Coast Matte | Design: Studio Nick Spain | Image: Sarah Elliott Photography
Our Original Ceramic Tile, made from extruded clay in our Aromas, CA factory, features a beautifully curated palette of hand-mixed, lead-free glazes in 40 shapes, with robust matte options in every color that’s perfect for high-traffic floors.
Recommendations for Kitchen Tile Flooring
The kitchen is a high-activity zone, and its floor needs to keep pace. We recommend our Original Ceramic Tile or Natural Press Ceramic Tile for their impressive durability and ease of cleaning. Glazed Thin Brick is another beautiful option that adds a textural feeling to the kitchen. Spills and constant foot traffic are no match for these hardy surfaces, and with a vast array of colors, you can achieve any desired aesthetic.
Tile: 8x8 Green Apatite, Terre Verte + Zinc Satin | Design: Bastion Made | Image: Claire Esparros
Bathroom Floor Tile Solutions
In bathrooms, tile needs to be ready for water and daily use. Our matte finish Original Ceramic Tile provides an excellent surface that balances beauty with practicality. For shower floors or floors around a tub, where water is plentiful and grip is paramount, our Ceramic Mosaic Tiles are the go-to. Their smaller sizes naturally create more grout lines for traction and conform beautifully to shower pan slopes.
Tile for Exteriors
Take your design vision outdoors with tile that can handle the elements. Our Natural Press Ceramic Tile and Glazed Thin Brick are crafted for exteriors in any environment, making them excellent choices for patios, walkways and more.
Tile: 6x6 Sandstone Matte + Pyrite (discontinued) | Design + Image: Claire Thomas
Impactful Entryways
An entryway floor is your first chance to make an impression. For a truly unique statement, consider our Handpainted Tile. If timeless appeal is the goal, a classic pattern using our Original Ceramic Tile or Natural Press Ceramic Tile will offer enduring style and withstand heavy use.
Tile Flooring for Commercial Spaces
Commercial environments demand floors that are both aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally durable. Our matte Original Ceramic Tile is designed for this. It offers the sophisticated look designers require along with the resilience needed for public-facing areas.
Our Ceramic Stains, four richly nuanced, high-variation stains applied to our Original Ceramic Tile, are also built for commercial floors. The finish passes DCOF, and the inherent variation in these glazes is particularly compelling at scale.
Tile: Star & Cross Antique | Design: Fireclay Tile | Image: Julie Goldstone
Detailing Shower Pans
The shower pan is a critical detail. Our Ceramic Mosaic Tiles provide the necessary slip resistance and flexibility to fit the graded surface perfectly, ensuring traction and beauty underfoot.
Tile: 1x1 Amalfi Coast Matte, Gypsum + Sea Glass (discontinued) | Design: Jay Nelson, Rachel Kaye | Image: Mariko Reed
More Than Just Tile
At Fireclay, how we make our tile is as important as the tile itself. We are a Certified B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified, and all our tile is made in our employee-owned factories in California and Washington. Giving back is integral to our mission, with 1% of our product annually donated to those in need.
Tile: 2x6 Sap Green Satin + Indigo Satin, 4x4 Green Apatite Satin | Design: West End Interiors | Image: Rafael C. Mencía
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