The Homestead Collection was our original tile assortment. Wright's Ferry (4x8"), Lancaster Running Bond (2x8") and Flemish Bond (2x4") styles were all intended to be different sides of one brick. Different textured molds provided many variations. Surfaces are weathered, and the sides are tumbled. Traditionally, the Wright's Ferry would have been on a floor, the Lancaster Running Bond on a wall, and the Flemish Bond used with the Lancaster Running Bond for the installation pattern by the same name.
Customers asked for corner tiles, so we added those. Others asked for a little paver, so we added our Cobble (4x4"). Someone wanted the worn surface of the Wright's Ferry brick tile, but wanted to put them close together. We removed the tumbled side for them and called it Traditional Antique. Finally, there were requests for the brick tiles in our own front entry, which are the most rustic of all, with very irregular edges, and we called it Wimer's Mill, after our home.
Look at the differences for yourself on the Homestead brick tile pages listed below to decide which might be best for your historic home.
Learn more about The Homestead Collection: All tiles are 1/2" thick unless otherwise noted.
Wright's Ferry - our classic 4x8" brick with tumbled edges and antiqued surfaces.
Lancaster Running Bond- the 2x8" version of Wright's Ferry, appears to be the side of the brick
Traditional Antique - 4x8" brick tile with straight edges and an antique, weathered surface.
Wimer's Mill - our most rustic brick tile, with hand-formed, weathered edges and surface (3.75 x 7")
Flemish Bond - the 2x4" version of Wright's Ferry, appears to be the end of the brick
Cobble - 4x4" brick paver in a tumbled, historic style
Corner returns - the Wright's Ferry look, for going around angled surfaces, like steps, chimney corners, and wall edges. Available as a 4x8" face with 2x4" end or as 2x8" side with 2x4" end.
Need to pick the right color palette for your brick tiles? Visit our color mixes page.