Alternative to Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile adds an elegant touch to the bathroom or kitchen, but can be expensive and difficult to install. Alternatives to ceramic tile include metal tile, recycled glass pebble tile and cultured concrete.

Pebble Tile

Recycled glass pebble tiles, sold by brand names like ModRock, are made from 100 percent recycled post-consumer glass, crushed and mesh-mounted onto interlocking sheets for support.

History

Metal tiles were popular for home decor during European and colonial times and have recently made a comeback, according to Backyard Nature, due to their easy installation and affordable cost.

Cultured Concrete

Cultured concrete is a combination of concrete and acrylic that can be made to resemble other types of products, including ceramic tile.

Locations

Like ceramic tile, cultured concrete tiles, metal tiles and recycled glass tiles can all be used for interior or exterior installation.

Eco-Friendly

Recycled glass tiles are an eco-friendly choice, because they utilize glass that would otherwise end up in landfills, according to Eco Friendly Flooring.

References

• Cultured Concrete
• Metal: Alternative to Ceramic Tile
• ModRocks Recycled Glass Pebbles

Resources

• Recycled Glass Tiles