Thank you for the reply JFC. Yes, the tiles are not very long, and I have no idea if I will or will not like the uniform way. I guess my question is, is the uniform way look normal? Do people lay these kind of tiles like that? I don't want to rip the whole thing out if it's not necessary, so is it necessary is the main question (necessary = bad looking and will bug me so bad that it has to be redone)? This post was edited by tae763 on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 18:01

I wanted to do business with Art Walk earlier this year. I ordered three samples from them and was told they'd be on the way within 48 hours. To make a long story short they never showed up....six weeks later they still hadn't shown up and I was told each time I called they were "on the way." I finally had to go with something locally because I couldn't wait any longer. It took three phone calls to get the refund for the samples. But, I did finally get it. The guy I dealt with was super nice, but it didn't make a difference in the end. I don't think they are very organized with regard to net sales (to say the least).

I love having the weathered wood look tile floor in the kitchen. It is practical for me. The rest of the house (minus the bathrooms and basement) is wide plank pine, and impractical to run into a kitchen. I have this tile running perpendicular to the real wood (not weathered) in the house., which makes it look purposeful. It is a really good quality tile which did not cost all that much. Looking back a couple years ago, I understand (when I was researching for someone who wanted to us this himself in his own home) that the tile I selected was discontinued. (I do have additional slabs in case anything needs replacement - always order a bit more than you need so the tilers can cut as indicated...) It also helps me demark space in my home, as I am not really an "open space" aficionado - but am content with "semi-open". I bought my tile from a high quality supplier (South Cypress), and I did not pay an arm and a leg for the tile I chose. Edit: This is a log home, and the wide plank pine fits into the home ambiance wonderfully. I just didn't want a soft wood floor in the kitchen... but I wanted something hardy but wood-like. Being "weathered" meant I wasn't trying to "fool" anyone, but going with the nature of my home. Absolutely love it, and love the supplier I bought from. It also has some brownish sections, which keeps me out of that monochrome area of décor I personally dislike.

I don't know if this is the same, but it is similar in size and color. This is glass, which that could be based on its shininess: It's Sonoma Tile Vihara Glass in annica silk. It also comes in other sizes and irridescent. I'll link it below. Here is a link that might be useful: Sonoma Tile Vihara Glass