11月 01、2024

Ciao Bella Tile Outlet: Top Destination for Luxury Tile at Outlet Prices

Have you been envisioning a stunning tile transformation for your space, but hesitated due to the high costs? Whether you're a homeowner with a passion for DIY, or a professional designer seeking quality within budget constraints, Lunada Bay Tile's new online outlet store, Ciao Bella, is set to redefine your expectations for your next project. This platform offers an unprecedented opportunity to access premium tiles at affordable prices, making luxurious home improvements more accessible than ever before.

Introducing Ciao Bella: Premium Tiles at Up to 60% Off

Lunada Bay Tile, renowned for its meticulously crafted, high-end glass and ceramic tile collections, has launched Ciao Bella—an exclusive outlet store offering unbeatable prices on discontinued and limited-stock tiles. This new platform provides both homeowners and design professionals with direct access to Lunada Bay Tile's exquisite designs at prices up to 60% less than MSRP.

Why Choose Ciao Bella?

Special Access: Ciao Bella is the only online retailer where you can find deeply discounted Lunada Bay Tile products. These are the same high-quality, handcrafted tiles that have graced upscale homes and commercial spaces, now available at a fraction of the original price.
Quality and Craftsmanship: Lunada Bay Tile is known for its commitment to excellence. Each tile is designed with an artistic touch, drawing inspiration from nature, architecture, and cultural heritage.
Continuous Inventory Updates: The Ciao Bella collection is constantly expanded with the latest from Lunada Bay Tile. This means fresh selections and exciting opportunities for every project.
Ready-to-Ship: With a vast inventory in stock at their California warehouse, your tiles are ready to ship quickly, within a few days. This ensures your projects can be completed on time and without delay.
Returns Accepted: Recognizing that online purchases happen without firsthand examination, Ciao Bella offers a return policy to ensure your satisfaction.

For Homeowners and DIY Enthusiasts

Ciao Bella opens up a world of possibilities for your home improvement projects. Whether you're renovating your kitchen backsplash, upgrading your bathroom tile, or adding a touch of luxury to your outdoor space, you can now access premium tiles at prices that won't break the bank. The user-friendly website makes it easy to browse collections, order samples, and envision your dream space.

For Design and Building Professionals

Professionals in the design and construction industry understand the importance of balancing quality with budget constraints. Ciao Bella offers a valuable resource for sourcing beautiful tiles at discounted prices, allowing you to maximize your project budgets without compromising on style or quality. The continuous inventory updates and ready-to-ship stock ensure that you can meet tight project deadlines while delivering exceptional results.

Maximizing Your Tile Budget

Whether you're a homeowner or a professional, here are some tips to make the most of your tile budget:

Carefully plan your tile layout to minimize waste
Choose less expensive options for areas with less visibility
Use smaller tiles to create intricate patterns
Consider the cost of grout, adhesive, and installation when budgeting
Prioritize key areas for tiling while using alternative flooring in less prominent spaces

Transform Your Space with Lunada Bay Tile

"Ciao Bella is not just a great deal; it's an investment in the same exceptional quality and design that Lunada Bay Tile is famous for—now at an unbeatable price," says Feras Irikat, Director of Design & Marketing at Lunada Bay Tile. "These tiles are not just building materials; they are pieces of art that elevate spaces with their unique textures, colors, movement, and patterns."

Visit Ciao Bella by Lunada Bay Tile to explore current offerings, new arrivals, and "last chance" tiles. Whether you're tackling a single room renovation or a large-scale project, Ciao Bella offers the luxury and style of Lunada Bay Tile at prices that can't be matched.

Don't miss out on special offers! Subscribe to receive a discount code for five free Sample Cards and be the first to know about new limited-stock collections. With Ciao Bella, luxury meets affordability, making your dream spaces more achievable than ever.

Why Use Paper Face for Mosaic Installations? ,

The beauty of mosaics is evident to most architects, designers and installers. What is less obvious are the specification details and installation techniques that should be used to ensure an expert installation.

There are several types of mounting methods for mosaic tiles, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Lunada Bay Tile and experienced tile installation professionals prefer paper-face mounting.

* The biggest advantages of paper face tiles are being able to make adjustments during your set rather than the day after, and avoiding annoying sheet lines.

** The sign of true craftsmanship can be found in the smallest of details.

Paper-faced tiles are tiles with a paper covering on the front. The paper allows the tiles to adhere directly to thinset. The paper facing is removed with water after the tiles have been installed.

Hand installation with paper sheeting is considered the premium mounting method for experienced installers who follow the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation. These standards are written for architects, designers, general contractors and tile installers in an effort to help professionals in the industry communicate clearly and ensure successful tile installations.

There are many benefits to the paper-faced mounting method. The paper allows a direct bond to the back of the tile while allowing for high degree of adjustability. Tile contractors are able to make adjustments during the set, rather than the day after, and avoid annoying sheet lines. The paper sheets also make it easier to negotiate radius conditions and other curving shapes.

BENEFITS OF PAPER-FACED MOSAIC SHEETS:

Easy adjustment of individual tiles while mortar is still workable
Avoids annoying sheet lines
Ensures possibility of 100% coverage for best bond of tile to substrates
No material between the tiles and adhesive to weaken bond
No mesh material to feed and promote bacteria growth
Allows maximized bond to vitrified materials
Allows uniform mortar shrinkage and cure
No mounting material to be seen through transparent glass
Paper is easily removed with minimal water 20-30 minutes after installation
Entire process is easy to accomplish with a little patience

PRO TIP: When removing the paper face, leave some of the paper adhesive prior to grouting. The left-over adhesive on top of the glass provides a perfect grout release. No additional grout release will be needed.

The sign of true craftsmanship is seen in the smallest details, and paper-faced mounting of mosaics allows for a high level of detail during installation.

TCNA provides information on A108.16, an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard that provides best practices for installing glass mosaic tiles, including paper-faced, back-mounted, edge-mounted, or clear film face-mounted tiles. The standard was published in 2005 and reaffirmed in 2020. Both the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108-A118-A136.1 American National Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile are available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI.

Paper + Patience = Beautiful, Reliable Tile Installations

See our installation guides and videos, including advice for removing paper face and making tile adjustments, at LunadaBayTile.com/Resources

You can click here for a downloadable PDF on the benefits of paper face.

The Colorways of Tommy Bahama Glass Blends ,

Tommy Bahama by Lunada Bay Tile is introducing 3 exciting new color blends, in the continuing exploration of beautiful and untouched locations throughout the world that inspire relaxation, freedom, and adventure. The new colorways in the series are: Fujisan, Lucky Bay, and Motuo.

What are the locations that inspire these colors, and how do they translate into color blends? The question for you is, how will these colors inspire your space and bring encouragement to live spontaneously, unwind in style, and to feel your very best?

Cayo Coco: Don your swimsuit and flip flops for some epic relaxation in Cayo Coco, a luscious tropical island off the coast of Cuba. Famous for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and aquamarine waters, this island paradise entices travelers with the promise of endless surf and sea life adventures. The glass blend transports you to this getaway destination through a combination of whisper-soft whites, blues, aquas and greens.

Cocos Keeling: Australia's last untouched paradise lies in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, kissed by the sun and caressed by fragrant trade winds. Only two of the 27 islands are inhabited; the rest await your exploration. Whisper-soft blues and a hint of gray-green make up this lustrous blend.

Kangaroo Island: Welcome to Australia’s Kangaroo Island where landscapes invite you to stop and gaze. The island may be wild by nature, but anticipate a friendly welcome—sea lions greet you on pristine white beaches; koalas doze in lofty eucalyptus; and pelicans glide over shimmering waterways. The soaring cliffs, dense forests, golden sand dunes and lush wetlands of the island are discernible in this tile blend.

Maldives: Nowhere in the world will you find the whiter-than-white, powder-soft sand that you will discover on the coral islands of Maldives. Whether you arrive by private yacht or by seaplane, spacious villas perch above aquamarine waters. But it is the perfect beaches that lure travelers from the soft comforts into nature. The tile blend of soft whites awakens a sense of spirituality and contemplation.

Cappadocia: For more than a thousand years, people have made their home in the soft rock of Cappadocia, Turkey. Erosion may have shaped the incredible landscape, but humans took a cue from Mother Nature and carved complex tunnels into the rock. The natural-hued blend emulates the dry and rocky plateau of this World Heritage site.

Pamukkale: Located in Turkey, this natural wonder is comprised of terraces and travertine formed by streams and hot springs. The waters are believed to have curative powers and have been used as a thermal bath for centuries. The tile blends reflect colors of gray stone and icy blue water.

Skyros: If it's holistic healing you’re after, look no further than Skyros, the most remote of the Greek Islands in the Aegean sea. An island of dual personalities, the northern half offers a landscape of green and fertile densely wooded forests while the south contrasts with jagged coastlines and barren scenery. The Skyros glass blend amplifies the beauty found in nature through a blend of gray, white, sea and sky blues, and a hint of green.

Kaikoura: Snow-capped mountains meet the sea in Kaikoura, a dramatic landscape nestled between the Southern Alps in New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean. Known for its abundant wildlife—including whales, fur seals, and albatross – Kaikoura offers wanderers endless winding coastal walks for sea gazing. This mosaic blend magically captures the combination of earth meeting water through hues of deep blue, gray-blue and soft white.

Motuo: In a remote region of Southeastern Tibet lies Motuo, a subtropical and biodiverse region often called the “Tibetan Shangri-La”— where Bengal tigers prowl and Takins roam alongside the Himalayas. The glass mosaic blend brings together hues of native teak and sandalwood with the blues, grays and glacier whites seen along the dramatic mountain peaks.

Surin: Rugged and rewarding, Thailand’s Surin Islands are an undiscovered, remote escape that draw divers and snorkelers to explore coral reefs and sea creatures. The national park—an archipelago of five islands—is only accessible by boat. The tile’s color palette is reminiscent of Surin’s pristine beaches, clear bays and lush jungles.

Lucky Bay: Along the picturesque coast of Western Australia lies a pristine white sand beach with grains of sand so soft and fine they squeak under your feet. The crystal-clear azure waters beacon rich marine life, and there’s a good chance you’ll spot kangaroos lounging on the beach. This mosaic blend is a study in beautiful blues.

Fujisan: Coniferous and deciduous trees blanket the lower slopes of Japan’s Mount Fuji in a lush green. Above the tree line, in the Alpine Zone, you’ll see remnants of past volcanic eruptions, creating a unique and rocky terrain. This mosaic blend captures the connection between the ancient lava landscape and the icy-blue lakes surrounding this arresting scenery.

San Blas: Experience the feeling of tranquil life on Panama’s San Blas Islands. The archipelago comprising 365 islands— many uninhabited—are dotted with coconut palms that grow aside bright turquoise waters. Pristine white beaches and crystal-clear seas offer the ultimate digital detox while you swim among the starfish. Aqua, whites and grays emulate the look of this tropical destination.

Twillingate: Breathtaking coastal views are the hallmarks of Twillingate Island off the coast of Newfoundland. The rock-ribbed landscape, dotted with forests and carpeted with soft grasses, overlooks steel-gray ocean waters and drifting icebergs—even in the summer months. The glass mosaic blend echoes the look and feel of this majestic coastline through a combination of oceanic blues, cool grays, and seafoam whites.

Aogashima: A remote island in the Philippine Sea, Aogashima is an active volcano island accessible only by boat or helicopter. Home to 200 residents and occasional adventurers, the island is a serene getaway with a sense of danger. The striking glass blend takes inspiration from sea blues, cool winds and dark volcanic rock.

To learn more about the Tommy Bahama Glass Blends series, and available patterns within this series, visit our series collection page.