National Tile Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Tiles

Ceramic tiles are timeless components of architecture and design. It is aesthetically pleasing to see them on walls, floors, and roofs, and they have become inseparable from architecture and design in all spheres, both private and public.

National Tile Day is on February 23, and we are energised to enjoy the aesthetic pleasure of the tile industry’s superior craftsmanship and creativity. Did you know that tiling dates back thousands of years? Yes, primarily ceramic, mosaic, and stone tiles have evolved into the plethora of styles that so many of us desire today.

The background of National Tile Day

Moreover, tiles can be used as flooring throughout the entire house. Kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, and living rooms can all benefit from a strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing tile floor. There are numerous types of tiles, including ceramic, porcelain, and glass, as well as marble, granite, and other tiles made from natural stone, among others.

Several millennia ago, the decorative use of tiles in history began in ancient Egypt. They were most commonly observed in murals, mosaics, and other designs. In the fourth millennium B.C., the Egyptians began decorating their homes with blue brick tiles, and glazed brick tiles were also common in Mesopotamia, as seen on the famous Ishtar Gate in Babylon, which was tiled and decorated with lions, bulls, and dragons. The spread of ceramic tiles as wall coverings is attributed to the Islamic empires, followed by the Chinese and their access to silk trade routes.

Today, tiles adorn the walls and floors of millions of buildings across the globe. National Tile Day is a time to honour this marvellous, awe-inspiring craftsmanship, which has evolved into various designs, patterns, and arrangements that are aesthetically pleasing.