These 4″ field tiles — etched atomic starbursts — are stunning. And the selection! They are available in 1-starburst, 2-starburst, 3-starburst and 4-starburst designs — and in 20 gloss colors — 16 matte colors — four crackle colors — and there’s even a “blossom pink” that if not *Mamie* pink, is headin’ in that direction. This stuff will make you swoon.
UPDATE: These tiles are now discontinued, but I will keep this story up for historical purposes.
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Thanks to Amy, who found these tiles and sent me an email so we could also share the tip. They are sold by Ann Sacks, a top-end company, under the Barbara Barry brand. The website says that they are $30/ s.f. — about $3.33 a tile.
Deanna says
Has anyone been able to find these recently? Not finding them on the website, or anywhere… Thanks!
jules says
I am also trying to find these tiles if anyone has luck.
Pam Kueber says
Discontinued a while ago. Here’s another company now doing dimensional tiles https://retrorenovation.com/2017/10/23/heritage-tile-introduces-three-sculptural-tile-designs-inspired-saul-basss-1960s-designs-pomona-tile/
Diane says
Hi,
I really like the starbursts in these tiles for my kitchen backsplash, but do you think they look too “bathroomy” for a kitchen ? Maybe a matte tile for a kitchen?
P.S. This has tile has been discontinued but I called Ann Sacks and they said I could special order from them if I decide to use it.
pam kueber says
No, I don’t think they look too bathroomy for a kitchen…. Yes, I also like the idea of matte for a kitchen – I am assuming you are talking about a backsplash. I am planning to tile my backsplash as a next project, and will use matte finish tiles for sure.
Diana says
Are these tiles still available? I don’t see them on the website under any of the Barbara Berry links. 🙁
pam kueber says
I think they are now discontinued. Check with Ann Sacks, though, I recall one reader who was still able to find some stock….
Deanna says
Thank you! I will do that 🙂
Lori Fruth says
My home was ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. I salvaged some orignal Atomic Tile, but need these to compliment where I had to demo due to damage. Can anyone help me find these please?
Heather says
I saw these on your website (thank you!) and went to my local Ann Sacks to get some samples. Unfortunately, they are much thicker than standard tiles. I wanted to use them as accents since they are pricey, but that won’t work without A LOT of work (thinner thinset behind the Starburst tiles??).
pam kueber says
Hi Heather, yes, this kind of thing is often an issue…
Rebecca Prichard says
Aaaaaah! I love them!
Gretchen S. says
They are lovely! The palette seems too muted for my taste but love the patterns.
jkaye says
I would want these starburst tiles scattered through the design, rather than having the entire Milky Way on my walls. I can’t tell exactly from the link if the tiles come in a plain form. The uneven-ness of the edges seems a bit disconcerting with the precision of the stars. But it’s great that someone is coming up with such designs.
Hayley says
These are amazing, but i was totally cracking up at the caption for each photo!
Love Scott’s suggestion about painting them. Mmmm!
pam kueber says
haha, so you caught that, did you?
Maryanna says
Ooh, there’s a 2″ by 6″ trim tile too! For those who worry that the 4″ square ones won’t look right with a standard field tile, this could be a neat decorative option. A lot less expensive, too.
Lovely! These are an excellent find. Thanks for sharing! 🙂