cle notes — tile
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Tile for Your Project

Designs/redesigns are an investment. Whether it’s your home, office, commercial space or any other room, choosing the right design elements is an important part of the process. If it's a simple kitchen backsplash, utilitarian tile for your bath, or a make-a-statement tile wall that elevates an entire room, you don’t want to regret...
clé conversations: Shoshana Ross

In this “clé conversations” series, we spoke with customer Shoshana Ross. interestingly, Shoshana is not a designer (at least not in this life). She shared how she was introduced to clé (hint: a chocolate shop is involved), what drew her to the tile, and why her experience, overall, was so delightful. above:...
The Bull in Bullnose: clé Tile's Alternative to Trim

The Bull in Bullnose: clé Tile's Alternative to Trim The no-trim approach to tiling has long been in place around the world for centuries. Yet, many of our customers assume they need trim to complete the look. While trim can create the appearance of a “finished” look, in certain circumstances there are...
- Tags: backsplash, bathroom, bullnose, floor, shower, tile, tile installation, tile trim
Why Tile Grout Matters

Grout is typically seen as a functional element of tile installation, which is true. It does serve a functional purpose. But, there’s so much more to it than that. Tile grout doesn’t get the credit it deserves in terms of its contribution to the entire design process. We’re hoping to change that...
- Tags: brick, cement, design tips, grout color, grout free, tile, tile grout, tile installation, zellige
3 Myths Around Tile Trim

It’s a widely accepted notion that using trim to “finish” any sort of wall or floor installation is the final, necessary step of a lengthy process. The cherry on the sundae. Icing on the cake. You. Did. It. What many don’t know is that when it comes to tile, most countries do...
- Tags: brick, cement, cement tile, clé tile, mitered edge, shower, tile, tile trim