Fluted Tile

Fluted Tile: An Artful, Trendy Wall and Floor Application!

Named after the resemblance to a melodic instrument with a clear sound that mesmerizes people are fluted tiles. They are also known as ribbed tile, grooved tile, reeded tile, or textured linear tile. The latest trend is fluted tile which has a reeded-style that is carved in depth, creating a modern, classic design. Fluted tile can be both porcelain or ceramic tile variety, that holds slight curved ridges or grooves on its surface, giving a ribbon tile effect but still has a texture to it. They add up to your structural stability and beauty, creating a distinct charm to your spaces. They can be laid as both vertical and horizontal grooves, giving a 3D tile texture to your walls with rounded linear ridges.

Reasons why everyone loves fluted tiles?

1. Diffused phonics: Having a grooved surface, it helps to diffuse sound, and if you wish to reduce noise in a space, it is the best option.

2. Beauty and charm: If you are concerned about the aesthetics of your space, then its quite easy to bring in depth and texture to your walls or floors with these ribbed tiles that also add up to the modern and classic look

3. 3D Illusion: Whether you wish to create extraordinary accent walls or frame a boundary with unique design elements and show off beautifully, fluted tiles would serve a perfect fit with their raised ridges. They in fact make your spaces also appear larger than usual.

4. Versatility: They can be used in different applications like shower walls, floors, bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, steam rooms, patio, and garage floor, Moreover a fluted tile fireplace surround is sure to amp up the overall aesthetics of your living room. You can also use them in exterior high-traffic areas except pools. They also blend in with other textures like wood or stone and amp up your space.

5. Durability: Available in ceramic and porcelain tile varieties in different colors and sizes, our fluted tiles are durable and long lasting. It is needless to explain the strength and sturdiness of porcelain tiles, isn’t it?

6. Shadowed architecture: Apart from the inspiring architecture, the play of light and shadow along with the ridged texture will highliht your interiors when installed. You’re just one step away from adding a ribbon tile effect to your unique architectural structure.

7. Customizable: Fluted tiles can be installed vertically, horizontally, or in a herringbone pattern. You can mix and match different colors and create a unique design that beautifies your space.

Varied material options

The striped appearance of grooved tiles creates a 3D illusion to your walls or floors, but we at Apollo Tile offer you two tile varieties like porcelain and ceramic tile.

• Porcelain tiles: Fired at high temperatures from a very dense clay, fluted porcelain tiles are non-porous and a reliable choice when it comes to radiant heating solutions or heated floor systems. They are strong and durable making your investment worthy enough. Lasting for decades, resisting the highest wear and tear, with low maintenance are porcelain ribbed tiles, making you a happy investor.
• Ceramic tiles: When you can see tiles everywhere, now in both residential and commercial settings, our ceramic reeded tiles are a perfect choice for accent walls or backsplashes, forming an eco-friendly solution, being stain and moisture resistant, pretty easy to clean and maintain. It is also hypoallergenic, pet-friendly and a more affordable option for large areas.

Creative applications for fluted tiles

• Make your shower enclosures sleek, with an added texture in your bathrooms using our glossy black ceramic tile. If you are a person with unique taste in interior designing, incorporating fluted tiles into your shower design will not only give a spa-like feel but also makes you feel proud of your creativity and styling spirit.
• Whether you wish to create a dramatic statement with a full wall fluted tile backsplash or add a refined touch to your walls with a single stripe, you can go for glossy blue ceramic backsplash tile.
• Have you imagined creating a skyscraper design on your living room or dining room accent walls by vertically arranging grooved tile? Check out our green ceramic tile backsplash inspiration.
• Decorate the exterior of your homes with our matte gray porcelain wall tile, wonderful collections of ribbed tile and give that rustic touch to your home. Tiling the exteriors protects the outside structure and is easy to maintain.
• Make your vanities shine with these stunning imprint matte white ceramic large format tile. Installing them in your vanities will give a cohesive look to your home and uplift the total interior structure, why say no, isn’t it?
• Adding baseboard tile trims or chair rails to your fluted tile collection, will add up to both functional and aesthetic purpose of your space. It also helps in protecting the tile edges from chipping or wearing out.

Design tips for fluted tile installation

• A minimalist choice of furniture, decor, and accessories would best suit these textured, heart-warming fluted tiles. Make other design elements like furniture, accessories, and decor subtle and showcase the beauty of fluted tile designs.
• Add some extra lighting in the ceiling and highlight the grooves. It accentuates the dimensions and adds a more dramatic effect to your space.
• Give life to the adventurous soul in you, by mixing and matching different colors of fluted tiles and create a wonderful design.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is fluted tile trendy?

Yes, if you are looking for a recent shifting trend and something that never goes out of style, you can count on fluted or grooved tiles. Their grooves add a wow factor that captures the attention of every eye.

2. What does fluted look like?

Fluted or reeded tile has sharp or round linear edges. They give a striped look and add 3D texture to walls or floors wherever installed. They resemble rows of ribbon-like strips arranged in parallel lines.

3. How to grout fluted tiles?

While grouting fluted tiles, apply the grout diagonally across the tiles using a grout float and ensure that you don’t overfill the fluted lines. The excess grout disrupts the design. You can use a brush to clean the excess grout over the grooves in case it happens.

4. What is the waste percentage of fluted tile?

The wastage in tiles depends on the tile size, layout planned, room structure or arrangement, and choice of tile pattern. Common waste calculated would be 10% but if you are planning for a diagonal installation or if you have any designs or patterns to pay attention to, then 15% is more than enough.

5. How do you maintain fluted wall tiles?

It’s quite easy to maintain the fluted design. You can either vacuum the wall panels or use a brush or sponge and clean the grooves which accumulate dirt and dust over time.

6. Can we lay fluted tile in an offset pattern?

Though it can be done, not preferred as installing in an offset pattern might obscure the alignment of the texture in reeded tile.

7. Should we seal the fluted tile?

Sealing a tile depends on its material. When marble tiles require sealing, ceramic or porcelain tiles don’t need to be sealed, but doing it gives extra protection to your surface and the choice is yours. Consult with your contractor for further suggestions on the same.

8. Are there shade variations in fluted tiles?

Yes, there are shade variations in fluted or grooved tiles. Our ceramic and porcelain tiles have a V2 slight variation, where you can find clear differences in shades but without much contrast being suitable for residential and commercial areas.

9. Are fluted tiles suitable for wet areas?

Yes the tile material matters when it comes to suitability in dry or wet conditions. Fluted ceramic tiles are mostly suitable for wall applications whereas fluted porcelain tiles can be used in walls and floors, both in wet and dry conditions.

10. Is fluted tile suitable for heated floors?

Tile material decides whether it is suitable for radiant floor heating systems or not. Both our ceramic and porcelain fluted or grooved tiles are suitable for heated floors.