Listello is an Italian word for a narrow border or molding. Borders and moldings called Listellos are often made of stone
(travertine, marble, slate, granite, etc.), glass, or ceramic and often have intricate designs which can be used to decorate
your flooring. Listellos can be used to add character to a number of different floor coverings including hardwood flooring,
ceramic or stone tile, laminate, bamboo, and more. Throughout this blog I will be providing some ideas of different ways to
use Listellos in your flooring installation.
Using Listellos to Create a Border
You can install Listellos around the perimeter of your room to create a visual border. Listello borders also work great
for creating a border around an item in your room (i.e. bathtub, area rug, fireplace), or can be used to visually separate
different areas in a multi–function room.
Using Listellos within a Tile Design
Because Listellos are often decorative and have beautiful designs, they are commonly added in to spice up the pattern of a
tile floor installation, rather than only being used to create a separate border. By creating tile and stone patterns that
include Listellos, you add visual interest to your floor which not only looks great, but can also add to the features and
value of your home.
Before you start installing tile, hardwood, laminate, or just about any other hard surface floor, ask your retailer what
Listellos they recommend to decorate your flooring.
