Material
Ceramic
Handmade-feel surfaces with depth, craft, and color.
Ceramic tile is the workhorse of decorative tile — softer-bodied than porcelain, but the natural ally of artisan glazes, hand-formed shapes, and color depth that porcelain can't quite match. Lower water absorption than terracotta but with much of its character.
Best for
When ceramic earns its place.
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Kitchen backsplashes and accent walls
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Bathroom walls and decorative borders
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Fireplace surrounds (cool, non-heat-rated surfaces)
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Anywhere texture and glaze variation matter more than absolute durability
From the catalog
Ceramic pieces, by appointment.
We carry curated ceramicpieces that aren’t all online yet. Visit our Lomita studio or reach out and we’ll prepare a selection for your project.
Common questions
Working with ceramic.
- Is ceramic durable enough for floors?
- PEI-rated glazed ceramic (PEI 3+) is fine for residential floors. For high-traffic or commercial floors, porcelain is the safer choice.
- Can ceramic tile be used in a shower?
- Yes on walls. For shower floors we recommend porcelain or a stone mosaic with appropriate slip rating.
Compare materials
Other materials in our catalog
Porcelain
Engineered density, virtually any pattern, indoors or out.
Marble
Quarried stone, polished or honed, no two pieces alike.
Natural Stone
Limestone, travertine, quartzite — earth's own materials.
Zellige
Hand-pressed Moroccan terracotta with glaze that pools and pools.
Terracotta
Sun-baked clay, warm underfoot, ages like nothing else.
Glass Mosaic
Light-catching small format, slip-resistant in the wet.
Metal
Brushed brass, oxidized copper, blackened steel — accents only.