May 17, 2023

If you purchased or specified surfacing materials in the past few years, you’ve undoubtedly encountered many porcelain and ceramic tile collections that imitate natural stone, wood, cement, and even textiles. Ceramic (and that includes porcelain) tiles are often the surfacing material of choice because they can last forever (or as long as the building lasts), they’re very low-maintenance, one of the healthiest surfaces available  (no VOCs to harm you or the environment and inhospitable to bacteria and mold), and are inherently green. But ceramic and porcelain tiles are also the best materials for mimicking the look and feel of many materials that are scarce, costly, hard to source, difficult to maintain, and non-sustainable, making the lookalikes cost-efficient, sanitary, easy to clean, and yes, stunning alternatives to their “real” counterparts.

If you’re searching for the perfect faux finish for your floor or wall surfaces, Crossville Studios is here to the rescue with a plethora of collections that cover the gamut of looks from sophisticated and elegant marble and onyx to earthy natural stones like basalt, slate, sandstone, limestone, and travertine, plus an array of tile collections inspired by natural wood, cement, and even fabrics.

Here’s a look at just a few of our favorite doppelgängers interpreted in durable, affordable, and sustainable ceramic and porcelain. Let the Crossville Studios Faux Show begin!

Natural Stone Look Tile

Stones at Large

Featuring warm and cool colors from marble, onyx, and quartzite, our Stones at Large porcelain floor and wall tile collection creatively reproduces the elegance of natural stone in sizes up to 48x48 with both unpolished and polished surfaces. You can expect the durability, stain resistance, and incredible life cycle that porcelain tile offers, while still achieving the luminescent visual depth found in nature’s creations.

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More porcelain tiles echo Brazilian, Indian, and South African slates. Exclusive 3D technology provides veracity in reproduction, precisely defining the smooth, rough, and thrown areas of natural slate.

Civilization

Civilization is our new carbon neutral porcelain tile line offered in six natural incarnations of basalt featuring unique crystalline visuals and subtle movement found in these unique volcanic rock formations.

Gea

Inspired by Pietra Piasentina limestone and Calacatta marble, our Gea porcelain tile collection offers refined veins, elegant aesthetics, and the versatility of these highly valued Italian natural stones.

Stone Fiction 

Travertine is a beloved natural stone, but its porousness and irregularity can make the upkeep and long-term performance really challenging. Our new Stone Fiction porcelain tile collection is the elegantly effortless alternative offering the popular appearance of crosscut travertine convincingly interpreted in durable porcelain.

See more stone-look porcelain tile collections here.

Onyx

Inspired buy a gemstone that has endured the ages, our Onyx porcelain tile collection is characterized by bands of white and gold veining woven into a smooth, almost translucent appearing body. The depth of movement creates a richer and more profound profile, allowing you to add texture, dimension and a robust sensation to your spaces.

I Naturali Porcelain Panels by Laminam®

I Naturali is unique porcelain panel collection offering a range of elegant marble and stone inspired looks and more. These large scale porcelain panels allow for maximum freedom of expression for unexplored possibilities in interior design.

Ardesia a Spacco Porcelain Panels by Laminam®

Inspired by Italian Pietra di Lavagna slate, Ardesia a Spacco porcelain panels have a naturally clefted slate look, faithfully recreating the structural depth of split-gauged stone. 

Wood Look Tile

Joyful Place

Joyful Place is an authentic wood-look porcelain tile collection that pays tribute to nature's finest hardwoods in six true-wood hues and a luxurious 48-inch plank size. 

SpeakEasy

Our SpeakEasy porcelain tile collection’s authentically timeworn, barn wood façade delivers the look and feel of true American hardwood and the high-proof strength of porcelain stone.

Wood You Dare 2cm

Wood You Dare 2cm exterior porcelain pavers offer a rustic, reclaimed wood look with a medium grain, capturing the detailed surface of mountain trees.

Aspen

Inspired by straight-grained Aspen wood with its fine, uniform texture, our Aspen porcelain tile collection recreates the recreates wood’s essence and warmth in refined and natural tones.

Nest

Nest wood look tile is a beautiful alternative for floors and walls, authentically capturing the clean graining of both Olive and American Oak species in a durable porcelain body.

Loft Parquet

Inspired by the timeless appeal of parquet wood floors, Loft Parquet wood look porcelain tile offers beautiful geometric and angular patterns in three warm hues.

Muskoka

Inspired by the natural charm of rustic and textured hardwood, our Muskoka porcelain wood look planks offer the details of true weathered wood, complete with charred or worn paint detailing.

See more wood-look tile collections here.

Cement Look Tile

Ceraforge

A contemporary line inspired by the urban cityscape, Ceraforge porcelain tile represents the casual feel of modern design with a style defined by worn cement, oxidized metal, and the florescence of an ancient stone.

Gotham

Inspired by the urban strength and utility of cityscapes, our Gotham porcelain tile collection mimics cement with subtle striations, aggregate finishes, and concrete colorations. This glamorously gritty tile collection is a city-lover's hero!

Middle Ground

Inspired by old concrete and stone walkways, Middle Ground combines old city charm with modern style. The deep color palette lends itself to both interior and exterior spaces - creating a beautiful, aged effect.

Notorious

The distinct look of concrete offers big-city style with our Notorious porcelain tile collection. The line comes unpolished in six warm neutrals. A honed finish is available for select sizes.

Crux

Stone and concrete come together with a modern-day vibe. Crux porcelain tile has a universal appeal with an equally appealing price point.

Blend

Flexible, versatile, and inspired by cement, with a special speckled visual effect, our Blend porcelain panels reveal remarkably broad-ranging application possibilities.

See more cement-look tile collections here.

Fabric Look Porcelain Tile

Tweed

Reminiscent of the woolen fabric traditionally chosen by the upper class of the Victorian era for their hunting jackets, Tweed is a beautiful replication of this woven textured fabric with areas of worn nap.

Ready to Wear

Patterned with classic warp, weft, texture, and tone, our Ready to Wear porcelain tile collection brings touchable, everyday appeal to floors and walls.

Tapestri

Tapestri glazed porcelain tiles experiment with geometric designs, color tones, and interweaving patterns with modern geometric compositions, sophistication, and enduring style.

Nomad Vibe

Create the vibe of old-world Turkish rugs with Nomad Vibe porcelain tile.

Zera Annex

Our Zera Annex tile collection is a color-body porcelain tile inspired by the rich textures of textiles, offering a clean, linear look that provides a modern appeal.

See all the textile-inspired porcelain tile collections here.

See something you love?

Reach out to your nearest Crossville Studios location and ask for a free tile sample. The Crossville Studios tile pros at our 27 dedicated locations are here to assist you in exploring the latest tile trends and help you specify your tile projects with confidence. Connect with us today!