Fresh and Funky Choices for Tile

Modern technology isn't all bad, look what computers can do to add pizzazz to ceramic tile.

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Imagine a floor that looks as though the sun is reflecting on crystal-clear turquoise water in the Bahamas or one that appears to be bamboo until you touch it. If you can see it in your mind, then a computer can process that image and make it into fantastic flooring.

Floor designers have found a way to marry great looks, cool ideas and genuine durability at an affordable price and, thanks to advanced printing processes, these new tile choices can truly resemble any surface you want.

A leading manufacturer in this growing trend, Imagine Tile has, "developed a process to apply glazes to ceramic tile in much the same way that a printer applies ink to a page, but when we fire our tiles at extremely high temperatures, glaze and tile literally fuse; the design becomes a permanent part of the tile. We use the latest technology available to create our tiles, making almost anything possible: reproduction of textures, patterns, photos, illustrations, even three-dimensional images on a single tile or as a mural."

Not only are these tile floors truly innovative but because the patterns are printed onto fired ceramic tiles, they are also extremely durable. This durability makes them ideal not only for business use but also for interior and exterior home use.