Mann Tile

Family-owned tile showroom & installation in Englewood, FL. Follow for real projects, practical remodeling tips & tile ideas that last.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

Planning a shower, floor, or backsplash?

We're Mann Tile, a family-owned tile showroom and installation company in Englewood, FL.

Follow for real projects, practical remodeling tips, and tile ideas that last.

Visit our showroom: https://t.co/ui3JAf9wic

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

Spot-bonding is when you plop a little dot of thinset in the center and four at the corners on the back of the tile. This is not adequate. Thinset has to cover most of your tile, especially if we’re talking about humid environments.
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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

A useful sustainability discussion gets specific: ask which product or system a claim covers and what published measures support it. Those details make material comparisons more useful than a broad label.

[MAPEI USA @MAPEIUSA]

Our sustainability team joined green building professionals from around the world at @Greenbuild to connect, exchange ideas and discuss the technologies, materials and solutions shaping a more sustainable future.

Learn more about our initiatives: https://t.co/oh4T8hWCES

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

Glossy black behind the range is a deliberate choice. If a backsplash is going to stand out, compare its sheen and pattern with the countertop and cabinet finishes so it has a clear role.

[Paramount Flooring @ParamountYEG]

Are you all about a bold backsplash, or do you prefer to keep it neutral?

The glossy black tile we helped install in this beautiful home by CM Interior Designs is definitely stealing the spotlight! A little proof that your backsplash doesn't have to blend in to look amazing.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

A bold backsplash can work without taking over if the nearby finishes give it context. Compare tile with the counter and cabinetry samples to see whether you want a quiet backdrop or the feature itself.

[Trish Johnson REALTOR®️, CLMHS, SRS, ABR, PSA, MRP @triamor32]

A backsplash can change the entire look of a kitchen, whether you love a bright, airy feel or prefer something bold and dramatic.

Both can look beautiful, so it comes down to your style, the overall design, and how the finishes work together.

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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

A patterned backsplash has more room to work when the surrounding finishes are settled. Compare it beside the counter and metal finish so the pattern gets a clear role.

[Cement Tile Shop @CementTileShop]

A colorful focal point behind the range. Kaitlyn I cement tile brings floral pattern to this classic white kitchen, paired with marble and brass.

Cement Tile: Kaitlyn I
Project: @kwsdesign
Photo: @jonathanarena_
Construction: @cdtconstructionmanagement

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

A good trade-show visit starts with a question to answer: which finish, format or detail needs a better explanation for the next client? That makes the samples easier to compare.

[Coverings @Coverings]

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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

The sage cabinetry, warm brass and creamy tile work because each finish has a clear job. When a client is choosing, compare the tile beside the cabinet and counter, then decide how much contrast the room needs.

[Jeannie Matteucci @MatteucciJ]

NEW My latest #KitchenoftheWeek profile for #Houzz looks at how a Closed-Off #SFBayArea #Kitchen Opens Up to Bring a Family Together. See how sage green #cabinets, brass accents + handcrafted #tile warm up a bright, open hub for family life + entertaining: https://t.co/I8bwEeYbPy

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

@AmoreInteriors Green tile and warm wood give this bath a clear starting point. The white tub keeps the combination from feeling busy. When you’re comparing finishes, would you begin with the tile or the wood tone?

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

Two tile samples can look nearly identical on the counter. Set them beside the cabinet, countertop and metal finishes, then look in the room's light. This narrows the choice before you bring home another sample. Bring your finish samples to the showroom and compare them together.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

@WindowWorksUSA @TheRobbMann Form follows function!

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

@scott_swonger So much easier than when the furniture, appliances, and decorations come in to the picture.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

The medallion sits inside its own tiled border. Before adding a feature like this, sketch the furniture and rugs on the room plan. Decide how much of the design you actually want to see. That can settle the layout before you compare more tile.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

@Coverings Agreed - it gives an intimate feel.

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

@WindowWorksUSA What led you away from residential and onto commercial only?

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

When it comes to your house, you want to make sure the info you’re getting is correct. Even if your life is not at risk, bad info can cost you time and money. So, how do we know when to use it?

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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

More homes are planned between Boca Royale and Wellen Park. For anyone choosing finishes in a new build, ask which selections have a deadline and which can wait. A dated decision list is more useful than a folder full of ideas.

[Business Observer @BizObserverFL]

🏡 A Lakewood Ranch builder is expanding its footprint in south Sarasota County, with plans for 825 new homes connecting Boca Royale with Wellen Park by 2029. https://t.co/6UHL4Ll2mG

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

The lighting plan belongs in the finish conversation. Put your tile and paint samples under the lights you'll actually use, as well as daylight. If the pair works in both, you've answered a more useful question than how it looks in a photo.

[Homes & Gardens @homesandgardens]

Great living room lighting is about more than one beautiful fixture. Designers show how to layer light for a room that feels warm, welcoming, and timeless https://t.co/9uGxWZb8u1

[Mann Tile @MannTile]

At Oyster Estate in Greenport, local character shows up in materials and small details. A coastal room at home can start with one texture or color you like from the setting. You don't have to put a nautical symbol on every surface.

[Design Milk @designmilk]

A former mid-century hotel gets a quieter, more tactile second life. At Oyster Estate, Islyn Studio layers handcrafted details and warm materials with subtle nods to Greenport’s maritime heritage.

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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

A stone wall and everyday colors helped shape this carpet palette. You can use the same starting point for tile: bring one object or fabric you already love. Explain what you like about it, then narrow the materials around that.

[Design Milk @designmilk]

For Bentley Mills, Christina Bowlby turns a return to California, two beloved Aussiedoodles, and everyday details into the Coming Home carpet collection.

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[Mann Tile @MannTile]

Nine paint ideas can turn into nine more decisions. Pick two that work with the floor and cabinets you're keeping. Compare them in the room, in daylight and with the lights on. The color name doesn't have to decide the whole project.

[houzz @houzz]

9 Paint Colors of the Year for 2027 That Feel Like a Warm Hug (12 photos) dlvr.​it/TWBPfC