I am super excited at the new mosaic flooring I discovered at Daltile this weekend while poking around their website. These can be found in their Keystones collection.
These three new choices now to go to #1 among all possible flooring choices for 50s and 60s homes. Guys, the American Olean Chloe is nice, but not nearly as correct for the postwar period. (It’s a holdover from the 30s and early 40s.) Drats, 5 years too late for my 3 bathrooms. Oh well.
FYI, the very first design shown — “Random” — is by far my favorite. I cannot tell from the online material whether different variations of white are possible. I know we tend to think that all the whites must match – but I don’t think it’s a must, particularly when it comes to the floor.
Ring the bell, put out a press release, this is BIG wonderful news for the retro renovation community.
John Ordway says
Excellent. Thanks much. I couldn’t find on Home Depot website, but I am capable of actually physically going to my local store.
And thank you for that advice re “satin.” I have no idea what the finish is on the tiles that I’m replacing since they are 1938 tiles (and pretty well-used, if you know what I mean). But I know I don’t want a matte finish — unless that’s what folks recommend these days.
Thanks again for the advice and quick response. I was beginning to tear my hair searching on the internet.
pam kueber says
Hi John – Home Depot and Lowes both carry basic 4×4 (or 4-1/4×4-1/4 white tiles, and they are very inexpensive. You can also go to a large tile store – the main names in these basic “field” tiles are: American Olean, Daltile and sometimes you see U.S. Ceramic. You might also be lucky and find some boxes at Habitat for Humanity/Re-Store. Finally…and I am not 100% sure about this, but I don’t think it’s recommended to use glossy tile for high-use countertops. They are more likely to scratch (and show it) than a “satin finish.” Good luck.
John Ordway says
I should add: non-matte white tiles. 4 x 4.
John Ordway says
Where can I find simple, inexpensive 4 x 4 white tile for kitchen counter top? I’ve looked at lots of web sites. Some come close. But most have “fancy” tiles. I just need the basic.
Marina says
Hello! I wonder if you can help me? I need to locate some Daltile,Keystone collection tiles to fill in a space where a bath tub was removed. where and how can I locate these tiles? Do you Know? Thanks Very Much! Marina
Pam Kueber says
Marina, check with a local tile store – Daltile is sold all over.
Mid Mod Pam says
chris, yes – i agree about the daltile website – hard to find stuff. my site has the same problem these days. as i just told jen in her comment – improving navigation to key resources/answers is my top goal for 09.
Chris says
Thanks! Their website is weirdly hard to navigate.
Chris
Mid Mod Pam says
Chris, the tiles above can be found in Daltile Keystones. The post today (Dec. 11) is Folio One.
Chris says
I came across this while looking for patterns that would work in my 1958 black and white bathroom (currently sporting a very uninspired vinyl). Maybe I’m looking in the wrong place, but I don’t see these patterns on the Daltile Folio One page.
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There’s something similar, but less interesting. If I’m in the wrong place, could you point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Chris
50sPam says
Hi Basil – Yes, Chloe is a classic “pinwheel” design that would have been common in the 40s, I think. I have Chloe tile in my three bathrooms. One has the black dot, the other two do not. Click here for my post on Chloe tile.
If your house has a 40s Deco vibe – I think the black dot is fine, great even…
But if your house has a more modern 50s feel – with chrome rather than black accents – I would NOT use the dot.
Remember: You can always add color with rugs, towels, curtains and of course WALLPAPER.
Finally, you might also like this post about 40s colors for bathrooms. Click here.
Send photos, Basil!