You’ve got to know the lingo when you’re choosing from the immense variety of art tiles. It’s a world that approaches couture in its dazzle and diversity. Here's a tile glossary.

Penny round, hex, or square, mosaic tile lends itself to utilitarian floors that are showpieces of pattern.

From penny rounds to hexagons, basketweave to spiral, mosaic tiles lend an early-20th-century signature to any room, whether the foyer or the bath. Laying a new mosaic tile floor can be challenging if you do it yourself, but a few tricks from the past can make any installation a success.