Fractured Earth Blog

Welcome to the new generation of porcelain tile! The porcelain tile of today is virtually maintenance free, manufactured to replicate a wide range of natural materials and can even be specified with an anti-microbial finish. Appealing to tastes ranging from Old World to the ultra-modern….the ink jet technology used to achieve these designs is simply amazing. With as many as 82 patterns within one style before a repeat…the “stone” interpretation of porcelain is virtually undetectable.
The raw materials in many of the new porcelain tiles include both a percentage of pre and post-consumer recycled material. All of which can contribute to LEED credits!
So if you’re looking for concrete, metallic finishes, marble, limestone or even a funky fabric pattern we have it all in a maintenance-free option…PORCELAIN.

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If you haven’t been to our showroom for a while, I would like to invite you to stop by and see all of our wonderful new products. We are particularly excited to introduce Fireclay Tile and their new line, Crush 100% Recycled Glass Tile – a handmade, American-crafted glass tile created from 100% recycled glass. Whether you are working on a small residential job or a large commercial project, we can provide you with a custom product that combines artistic flair with an emphasis on a healthy environment. With 40 colors, 2 finishes, and 17 different size formats, the possibilities are endless. Fireclay’s Crush 100% Recycled Glass tiles are ideal for projects seeking a LEED Certification.

As you know, we have over 600,000 line items that can meet any investment level. Stop by today, we’d LOVE to meet with you!

As we begin enjoying the upcoming Monsoon season…we will be seeing “Green” popping up all over the place and our showroom…is no different.

Check out our new “GREEN” line…CocoMosaic!

Cocomosaic combines the art of fine living and green living. Made of coconut shells, this lightweight completely versatile tile can be used for feature walls, ceilings and light application back splashes. Design an organic beautiful space today!

One of the beautiful lines we carry,Landmark Metalcoat, has lowered their prices!!!! I don’t mean .50 cents or a dollar….many of their items have gone down in the 5 dollar range…its amazing!!! They were able to streamline  their facility, cut alot of overhead and bring down prices! If you are not familiar with this line, it is a metal coated resin featuring decos, liners, mosaics, sinks and even toilets. They use a patented cold-spray process using 95% real metal on each piece of tile. It is gorgeous, with finishes like copper, nickel, bronze, stainless steel and brass. Come visit our showroom to take a look and get a quote!

If you went to the ASID Awards last saturday I think you will agree with me…what fun that was and the food delish! Our own Elizabeth Miller was awarded Industry Leader of the year! I have to say I was pretty teary, she even got a standing ovation. It was amazing! Thank you to the wonderful ASID members who gave her this honor and Congratulations to all the winners, all the designs that were submitted were beautiful! Thanks to Elizabeth Spengler and team for making the Event at the Desert Museum so successful and everyone in their animal sheik attire was so fun and creative! I have to say Michelle Carnes Peacockwear was my favorite!