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Ripples, waves, stone looks and handmade-style finishes are making tile feel warmer, richer and a lot more interesting. Flat tile is not dead. It is just no longer the only one getting the spotlight. One of the biggest tile shifts right now is texture: ripples, waves, handmade edges, weathered finishes and surfaces with enough movement …
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Cool gray had a long run. Respectfully, it is time for a nap. The mood now is warmer: beige, taupe, sand, oat and soft greige tones that make a room feel calmer, gentler and a lot less like a waiting room with under-cabinet lighting. Think less icy showroom, more deep exhale. Softer walls. Sunnier floors. …
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March in B.C. and Alberta is not exactly gentle on a house. Wet boots, slush, mud and grey light make this the perfect time for a hardworking tile refresh. Early spring is when practical upgrades suddenly feel very sexy. Entryways are working overtime, backsplashes are catching more light and everybody seems to be itching for …
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This season’s smartest refresh is not a full reno. It’s a better tile pattern. A new layout can make the exact same tile feel cleaner, bolder or way more designer. If your kitchen, bathroom or fireplace is feeling a little blah, start with the pattern before you start pricing out an emotional-support demolition. The rooms …
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Some places quietly become part of the neighborhood. You grow up with them. You rely on them. You know they’ll be there when you need them. That’s been Tile Town since 1971. From our first two stores to five locations across Alberta & British Columbia, we’re celebrating 55+ years of helping people create homes they …
January is when your entryway stops being a cute little foyer and becomes a full‑time job. Snow melts. Salt dries. Gravel shows up like it pays rent. If your floor is the weak link, winter will find it. Here’s how to choose—and care for—tile that shrugs off slush season. Start with a tile that doesn’t …
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January is peak why‑does‑my‑kitchen‑feel‑tired energy. The good news: a backsplash refresh can change the whole mood without a full renovation meltdown. Here are the backsplash directions showing up in 2026, plus how to pick one that fits budget and tolerance for grout cleaning. Trend 1: The slab‑look backsplash Minimal lines, maximum calm. Designers are leaning …
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Think of this as your year in tile. These are the five styles you kept in heavy rotation in 2025. Some people track their year in playlists. You did it in tile choices. We pulled the numbers and built a TileTown Unwrapped to show which styles you loved most in 2025, from bold forever-faves to …
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If someone on your list spends their weekends covered in thinset, skip the novelty socks and go straight for the good stuff: tile tools. These stocking-sized heroes are practical, affordable and make their next project smoother, faster and a lot more satisfying. Here are five small-but-mighty gifts you can snag at TileTown this season. 1. …
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If you’ve ever been told “you’ll want to seal that” and smiled politely while thinking “…with what, exactly?”, this one’s for you. Tile sealer sounds technical, but it’s really just a clear coat of protection that helps your tile, stone and grout stand up to daily life: coffee, red wine, shampoo, muddy boots, you name …
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