Apr 24 2006
Design trends have come back full circle with an exciting twist: retro metal tile and flooring. Woman owned Carina Works, Inc., in Austin, Texas has expanded their innovative design edge once again with the release of their newest line, Retro. Now available in 45 exciting new styles.
From the boomerang to circles and geometrics in today's popular color palettes, these retro tiles compliment Carina Works current color metal field tiles for a dramatic impact in design and architecture.
Homeowners and retailers are using metal floor tile to create impact areas that are impressive and appealing to their visitors. Google is using metal flooring in the lobby of one of their buildings to create an unforgettable impression of contemporary elegance.
Some may ask, "Why metal?" There are certain benefits metal floor tile offers over traditional floor tile: it doesn't crack or wear out, it reflects light in a way only metal can which seems to animate from every angle and it definitely gets people's attention.
The big splash metal made initially was in the appliance industry from refrigerators to ovens creating a elegant look that whispers quality. The floor tile industry is now evolving with contemporary applications from original metal accent tile designs to metal flooring planks, complimenting kitchen and bath decor as well as public and living areas in its quest for new products.