Venus Cerámica Takes A Walk In The Woods

The Change Of North American Attitudes On Tiles

Although ceramic tile is one of the largest industries in Spain, it tends to get looked over on this side of the Atlantic simply because not a lot of retailers in the U.S. sell Spanish ceramics. In addition to this reluctance, hardwood flooring still eats up a strong portion of the flooring market in North America, as some homeowners refuse to even consider ceramic tile in spite of its benefits for their particular home in many cases. If you live in the desert Southwest, for example, ceramic tile is going to be a superior choice, as it will not crack during temperature extremes, nor will it dry out as most hardwoods will in areas such as Nevada, Arizona, and southeastern California.

Fortunately, this attitude seems to be changing, as several Spanish tile manufacturers now have products readily available in the U.S. With innovation as one of their main priorities, Venus Cerámica has been developing premium ceramic tiles since 1988, broadening its customer base around the world from their beginnings in Castellón, Spain. Venus is currently recognized as one of the most prestigious ceramic tile manufacturers worldwide, thanks to increasing exports and continuously innovative products.

Tile Construction With A Hardwood Look

While hardwood still remains a North American flooring staple, many ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturers are developing products that look like traditional hardwood with the durability and easy maintenance of tile flooring. Because ceramic tile is in many cases less expensive and lasts longer than hardwood flooring, more people are beginning to consider tile that looks like wood as an alternative option to the real thing. Due in large part to innovative printing technologies and the use of rectified tiles, it can be quite hard to tell the difference between traditional hardwood planks and ceramic tiles that replicate them.

This relatively new trend is precisely why Venus Cerámica has developed A Walk In The Woods ceramic tile collection. This lovely line of tile emulates eight different hardwood species, including acacia, rosewood, ebony, and iroko. Many of these woods are quite rare, so you can also feel assured that opting for wood-look tiles significantly reduces environmental impact. In terms of style, the detail found in this collection is incredible. The texture, extremely narrow grout lines, and visuals would have had us fooled if we didn’t know A Walk In The Woods was actually ceramic tile. If you are considering wood-look tile for your next flooring project, this beautiful collection is definitely something to keep in mind.

Replicating Natural Slate Aesthetics

But wood isn’t all that Venus Cerámica is good at replicating. The natural slate aesthetics of their Cumbria Modular collection have the potential to give your home or business an elegant, sophisticated ambiance that only Spanish ceramic tile can provide. Available in five colors that range from ivory white to dark charcoal slate, Cumbria Modular comes in either 49x49cm or 44x66cm tiles (dimensions in inches are approximately 19”x19” and 17”x26”, respectively). These variations allow for a wide choice of design permutations, so you can match your personal décor preferences as closely as possible.

So before you set your heart on hardwood or opt for the cheapest tile you can buy, consider Venus Cerámica products, as their value in terms of cost and longevity will far surpass many of their competitors.