Emser® Wall Tile

Emser® Wall Tile: Technical Innovation and Architectural Versatility

For over five decades, Emser Tile® has established itself as a cornerstone in the architectural and design community. Established in 1968 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company has grown into a leading designer and marketer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone. Driven by their "INSPIRED" core values—ranging from Integrity and Innovation to Service and Partnership—Emser provides solutions that go beyond surface aesthetics. For architects, interior designers, and facility managers, Emser® Wall Tile represents a synergy of robust performance, sustainability, and trend-setting design.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio for Professionals

Emser’s vast catalog is engineered to meet the diverse needs of commercial and residential specifications. Their offerings span porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass, and metal, ensuring a fit for every vertical application.

• E by Emser Tile™: This luxury portfolio is curated for high-end hospitality and residential projects. Collections like Radiant™ feature patented LED integrated lighting systems for safety and ambiance, while Zambia™ offers exotic animal prints with real gold accents for statement walls.
• Commercial & Industrial Lines: Collections such as Building Blocks™, designed in collaboration with the global architecture firm Gensler, offer a system of coordinating colors and textures (wood, concrete, metal looks) that allow for seamless mixing and matching across large-scale projects.
• Enhance™ Collection: A curated selection designed to "design beyond limits," featuring functional innovations like R11 Anti-Slip surfaces and EmGuard™ anti-microbial finishes, crucial for healthcare and food service environments.

Aesthetic Impact and Design Trends

Emser® Wall Tile empowers designers to manipulate space through texture, light, and continuity.

1. Biophilic and Organic Design: In response to the growing demand for wellness in design, collections like Piante™ (botanical patterns) and Finewood™ (wood-look porcelain) bring the calming influence of nature into interior spaces without the maintenance issues of organic materials.
2. Dimensionality and Texture: The Triveni™ and Pagoni™ collections utilize 3D fluted and geometric structures to create "living walls" that change visually with shifting lighting conditions, adding depth to lobbies and feature areas.
3. Indoor-Outdoor Continuity: With the rise of al fresco living, Emser offers collections like Reform™ and Connect™. These tiles are engineered to withstand exterior elements while maintaining the refined look of interior finishes, allowing for a seamless visual transition from indoor lounges to outdoor patios.

Technical Specifications and Sustainability Credentials

For facility managers and specifiers, performance metrics are as critical as visual appeal. Emser® Wall Tile products are rigorously tested to meet industry standards.

Performance Standards

• Durability: Wall tiles are tested for breaking strength (ASTM C648) and chemical resistance (ASTM C650), ensuring longevity in high-traffic or sterile environments.
• Safety: Many floor-to-wall collections feature R11 Anti-Slip ratings, providing essential slip resistance in wet areas like showers and pool decks.
• Hygiene: The proprietary EmGuard™ anti-microbial finish is a key technology for healthcare and hospitality sectors, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and simplifying maintenance protocols.

Sustainability and Green Building

Emser is a committed partner in sustainable construction, offering products that contribute to LEED points and other green building certifications.

• Transparency: Emser provides Health Product Declarations (HPDs) for their porcelain and ceramic products, ensuring full transparency regarding chemical composition.
• Certifications: Many products are "Green Squared Certified" (ANSI A138.1) and "Red List Free" (Declare Label), verifying they are free from "worst-in-class" chemicals.
• Recycled Content: A significant portion of the product line incorporates pre-consumer recycled materials, reducing the carbon footprint of new construction.

Industry Collaboration: The Gensler Partnership

A testament to Emser’s commitment to the architectural community is their collaboration with Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm. Together, they developed the Building Blocks™ and Back to Basics™ collections. This partnership resulted in a highly functional system of tiles that addresses the practical needs of commercial architects—offering consistent sizing, complementary palettes, and varied textures that simplify the specification process for complex, multi-room projects.

Conclusion

Emser® Wall Tile stands as more than just a material supplier; they are a strategic partner for the built environment. By combining the artistic vision of their luxury lines with the rigorous technical demands of their commercial offerings, Emser enables professionals to create spaces that are safe, sustainable, and visually arresting. Whether specifying for a high-traffic healthcare facility or a boutique hotel, Emser provides the tools to realize your design vision without compromise.

Explore the full range of technical resources, view the 3D visualizer, or contact a commercial representative today at Emser.com.

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