Editor’s Note: The following article originally ran in a longer version and under a different headline in TILE magazine’s January/February 2016 issue. For more information about TILE, visit tile-magazine.com.
Over the last several years, distressed looks—which mimic the aesthetic and feel of certain natural materials including wood, stone, cement and concrete—have become some of the most popular items in the market. With the relatively recent introduction of digital inkjet technology, these looks have only continued to evolve, becoming more realistic and convincing. In some cases, it’s even become hard to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not.