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Elevate Kitchens, Baths, and Outdoors with the Etherea Porcelain Tile Line

August 19, 2025
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A beautifully designed space starts with the surfaces you see and touch every day. Tile is one of the most transformative materials in any home, and Etherea Porcelain Tile brings a level of color, texture, and performance that instantly elevates kitchens, bathrooms, patios, and pool areas. Its elongated 2 by 16 inch format, soft matte finish, and curated palette give homeowners and designers the freedom to create bold statements or subtle, modern environments. At Design Surfaces in Westlake, serving homeowners, designers, and contractors across Cleveland, Etherea is one of our most impressive tile lines for projects that demand both style and durability.

What Makes Etherea Tile a Standout Choice at Design Surfaces

Etherea Tile is not just a decorative material. It is a high performance porcelain collection engineered to deliver beauty, strength, and versatility in nearly any application. Unlike standard ceramic or basic subway tile, Etherea offers straight edges, precise sizing, and a refined matte finish that feels contemporary and sophisticated.

Technical details include:

  • Material: Premium porcelain
  • Finish: Matte
  • Size: 2 by 16 inches
  • Thickness: 11 over 32 inches
  • Coverage: 0.215 square feet per tile
  • Sold by the box, totaling 10.76 square feet

Its elongated design creates modern lines, dramatic vertical installations, and sleek horizontal patterns that suit both minimalist and richly styled homes.

Etherea Blue

Etherea Blue

A Color Palette Designed for Creative Freedom

Etherea Tile offers a carefully developed color range that works for a wide variety of styles. Whether you want something bold, earthy, or airy, there is an Etherea shade suited for your space.

  • Etherea Agave for organic, nature inspired interiors
  • Etherea Blue for spa like bathrooms, pool surroundings, or serene kitchens
  • Etherea Clay for warm, rustic, or transitional design
  • Etherea Horizon for soft, modern neutrals
  • Etherea Cloudstone for bright, elegant walls or floors
  • Etherea Sundown for warm terracotta tones used as accents or full statements
  • Etherea White for timeless, clean backdrops

Each shade is developed to coordinate with stone countertops, wood cabinetry, and natural textures, making it a flexible choice for every room.

Etherea Sundown

Where Etherea Tile Excels Indoors and Outdoors

Kitchens

Use Etherea for backsplashes, accent walls, and light traffic flooring. Its matte surface resists stains, splatters, and heat while adding a designer look behind the range or above the countertops.

Bathrooms and Showers

Etherea is an ideal choice for showers, steam rooms, and spa inspired bathrooms. Its slip resistant surface and low water absorption give it the performance needed for wet areas while maintaining a luxurious feel.

Pools and Patios

For Cleveland homeowners looking to unify indoor and outdoor environments, Etherea offers frost proof performance, color stability, and reliable slip resistance for pool decks, patios, and exterior walls.

Commercial Spaces

With a breaking strength over 1300 N, Etherea performs beautifully in retail, hospitality, and office spaces that need both durability and clean design.

Seamless Design Flow

Use Etherea inside and outside to create smooth transitions from living rooms to patios or indoor kitchens to outdoor cooking areas.

How to Choose the Perfect Etherea Tile at Design Surfaces

Selecting the right tile goes beyond liking a color. Design Surfaces provides expert guidance to help you consider performance needs, installation style, and design preferences.

Key factors include:

Match the Tile to Your Lifestyle

Families love Etherea for its slip resistance and durability. Designers love its contemporary proportions and artistic color options.

Coordinate with Countertops and Cabinetry

Etherea pairs beautifully with:

  • White or soft gray quartz
  • Warm wood cabinetry
  • Marble look porcelain slabs
  • Natural stone like quartzite or soapstone

Use High Quality Installation Materials

We recommend Laticrete 254 Platinum mortar and Laticrete Permacolor grout for best results and long term performance.

Benefit from Rectified Edges

The straight edges allow for tight grout lines and a clean, modern appearance.

At our Westlake showroom, you can view every color, compare finishes, and see full boards installed in natural lighting to make the most confident choice.

Maintenance and Long Term Performance of Etherea

Etherea is designed for longevity and easy upkeep.

  • No sealing required
  • Rated 5 for stain resistance
  • Chemical resistant and heat tested to 150 degrees
  • Low water absorption under 0.5 percent
  • Routine sweeping and mopping keep it looking new

With proper installation and basic cleaning, Etherea Tile remains beautiful for decades, even in high traffic rooms and outdoor spaces.

Bring Style and Strength to Your Next Project with Etherea

Etherea Tile offers a rare blend of elegance, durability, and design flexibility, making it an ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms, patios, and pools throughout the Cleveland area. Its rich color palette, elongated format, and long lasting performance allow you to create cohesive spaces that feel both stylish and functional. When you visit Design Surfaces in Westlake, you can explore full tile boards, compare colors under natural lighting, and receive expert guidance tailored to the needs of Northeast Ohio homes. Let Etherea Tile bring refined beauty and dependable strength to your next renovation or outdoor project.

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