Tile mosaics, and thus tiny tile, have been around since before the fall of Pompeii…
image via thedogsofpompeii.com
However, the little tiles had to be hand cut, and the mosaics carefully assembled by hand. All of which made them a luxury item for centuries.
These days, the advent of new, computerized manufacturing techniques have made teensy, tiny tile increasingly easy to produce in a uniform manner. Some of these tiles are no more than 1/4″ to 1″ square, and come pre-assembled on backing sheets which significantly reduce the labor needed to install them.
This has made it ever more affordable to cover entire floors and walls with beautiful mosaics made of ceramic, porcelain, and even glass tile. You can see more examples on my “Trending – Tiny Tile” board on Pinterest.
Personally, I love the shimmer of the glass tile mosaics, especially the metallic ones. There is something so magical about them when the light hits just right.
How about you? Have you seen a tiny tile installation recently? What did you think?
Happy Friday everyone! See you next week!
Rachel
July 14th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
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July 30th, 2012 at 11:09 am
It is great to see that tile mosaics are starting to trend again. Especially with the new technologies that make installing mosaics a breeze, patterns and other designs in tile help to brighten up bathrooms and kitchens – plus tile is fairly easy to clean.
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
After doing regular tiling, how much time would it take to do tiling like that? There is no way I could hack it.
September 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
We do more and more mosaic. Not the easiest tiling material :-) It requires a great precision, but the result is fantastic. It really gives your bathroom (or other rooms) an original and unforgetable style.
October 31st, 2012 at 11:37 am
Have always loved mosaic tiles – a great way to add interest to just about any space! Also, great way to personalize both a kitchen, bathroom or bar area! Plus a tile is both durable and easy to clean.