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Josh Blanc

Josh Blanc

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars75 Reviews
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About Us

We are a handmade tile showroom/studio located in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. We make both original and one-of-a-kind tile for your kitchen, bathroom, floor, or fireplace. Clay Squared to Infinity is known for its beautiful, glazed terracotta tiles, available in thirty delicious colors. As a showroom we represent seven American historic tile lines from the Victorian, Arts & Crafts and Mid-century periods from the 1890s to 1950s. We sell and ship our tiles both locally and nationally. Visit our showroom or order a free catalog of our work. Sample packs are also available for purchase. Our tiles are made right on site so you can tour our studio, touch finished and in-process tiles, and ask questions of our friendly staff. We are renowned for our top-notch service, assisting you as you plan and design, from start to finish. One of the most frequent comments we hear from our clients is that our tiles look original to the home. In our showroom we also represent seven historically accurate tile companies to help you match the original look of your period home. Choose from unglazed porcelain hexagon floor tiles, classic pink, green and yellow Mid-Century tiles to recreate the look you love. Whether you own a Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Bungalow, Tudor, or Mid-century period home, we are your one stop shop for authentic tile reproductions from the 1890s to 1950s. If you are not able to come in and visit our beautiful showroom, please order our free catalog. Our sample program makes it easy to order up to 5 colors for $14.95. Let us help you restore your house to its original glory.

Awards

Best of Houzz 2012-2023, featured in Elle Decor 3 bathrooms 2023. Featured in the New York Times 2022 The Ceramics Obsession Has Moved to Our Walls. Best of Twin Cities Mpls/St.Paul Magazine - Best Handmade Tile,

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Business Details

Business Name

Josh Blanc

Phone Number

(612) 781-6409

Website

claysquared.com

Address

2505 Howard St NE Studio A
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Typical Job Cost

$300 - 10,000

Kitchen and Fireplaces tile projects average range from $400 - $2500. Bathroom projects range from $300 to $10,000.

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383 Followers

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Services Provided

Artistic Tile

Arts and Crafts Tile

Bathroom Tile

Bungalow Tile

Ceramic Tile

Custom Artwork

Custom Tile

Decorative Tile

Fireplace Tiles

Floor Tile

Handmade Tile

Historic Tile

House Numbers

Kitchen Backspalsh

Kitchen Tile

Mid-Century Tile

Modern Tile

Mosaic Tile

Patterned Tile

Subway Tile

Tile Accents

Tile Mural

Victorian Tile

Wall Tiles

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Areas Served

Minneapolis

Brooklyn Park

Plymouth

Maple Grove

Eden Prairie

Coon Rapids

Edina

Minnetonka Mills

Saint Louis Park

Richfield

Roseville

Brooklyn Center

Fridley

Shoreview

New Brighton

Crystal

Golden Valley

New Hope

Columbia Heights

West Saint Paul

Hopkins

Robbinsdale

Mounds View

Vadnais Heights

Saint Paul

Mendota Heights

Little Canada

Arden Hills

Spring Lake Park

Falcon Heights

North Oaks

Osseo

Lauderdale

Lexington

Hilltop

Lilydale

Sunfish Lake

Medicine Lake

Mendota

Chicago

Miami

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Credentials

13 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2024 - Service
Best of Houzz 2023 - Service
Best of Houzz 2022 - Service
Best of Houzz 2021 - Service
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2019 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
Best of Houzz 2017 - Design
Best of Houzz 2017 - Service
Best of Houzz 2016 - Service
Best of Houzz 2015 - Service
Best of Houzz 2014 - Service
Best of Houzz 2013 - Design
5 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
5 Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
50,000 Ideabook Saves
1 Affiliation
National Kitchen & Bath Association
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75 Reviews for Josh Blanc

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars4.9|75 reviews
Work Quality
4.7
Communication
4.7
Value
4.7
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Enid Boeding
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Clay Squared was amazing to work with! We wanted to redo the old, stained, crumbling brick fireplace face in out 1908 home. The mantle was in good condition but we wanted to use tile in in a period-appropriate color to update the look. Clay Squared has period-appropriate collections to help you narrow down your color choices, and several sample fireplace layouts for inspiration. The tile color we chose was Jade Moss. We wanted to coordinate with some elongated hexagon-shaped window panes that flank the fireplace so we wanted to work the elongated hex tiles into the design. Louise designed a beautiful tile layout and suggested several area installers. We went with Hohn & Hohn and they did an amazing job on the installation. From start to finish, this was a project we were pleased with and our fireplace is now the focal point of our living room. See the before and after photos below.
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Elizabeth
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We absolutely love our kitchen backsplash tile from Clay Squared. They are truly artists and create beautiful, one of a kind, handcrafted tiles. Josh and his staff were incredibly helpful, and spent time with us in their studio showing us options and making suggestions. We are already dreaming up our next project to showcase their artistry!
Josh Blanc
Comment from Josh Blanc:
Thank you. You were the first to use our new leaf stamp design. It was a lot of fun to make.
RY
ryanrobbins
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Though we no longer live in Minneapolis, we went to Clay Squared to find the handmade tiles we used for our hearth, knowing it is the centerpiece of the home and important to find just the right feel for the job. What sold us, apart from their caring and attentive customer service, was the unique glazes that they offer, making each tile unique and a piece of art just on its own.
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Ann Educate
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with the beautiful field tiles from Clay Squared. The colors are vibrant so it was hard to choose just one, we ended up using 3 of them! Design and Customer service was excellent too. Thanks to Louise in the design group for coming up with our dream fireplace for our new arts and crafts home.
Josh Blanc
Comment from Josh Blanc:
Thank you! We are glad you were able to find the colors that worked best for your tile project.
JP
Jeanie Peterson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have done several large tile projects in my home with the help of a team of the most skillful installers in the business. We all agree that ClaySquared is one of the most unique and beautiful products we've seen. I took my idea to their designer and she patiently worked with me, and educated me, to bring to life such delightful project that perfectly projects my joyful aesthetic and still maintains dignity and functionality. This handmade tile has a life and feel to it that no mass produced product can ever pretend to. This was probably the best experience in home renovation I've had yet. Don't settle for mediocrity-color your world with tile from ClaySquared!
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DNJ Properties
Average rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality of finished product. These tiles are sloppy and are all over the place dimensionally. We ordered over $2,000 worth of 2X2 tiles and installing them was tedious. Instead of squares, we got a fair share of rhombus tiles. Examining their product, I can see that the glaze slops over the sides and makes the final dimensions a wide range of sizes. Because this shop does not offer to put these on a web, the installation process was tedious. I estimate it took me about 50% longer to install than other backsplash, and this is even with the use of a laser level. We communicated with the owner, Josh, and he responded by cancelling the remainder of our order. While he did refund all that we had paid him, including installed tiles, he left us high and dry regarding the remaining wall. It was a childish response on his part to honest feedback to the difficulties his method of production provides for clients. We had not requested any compensation for our difficulties. We only ask that the next batch better reflect the dimensions. Luckily, we found a beautiful tile with a competitor. Our new tiles came on a web, dimensioned perfectly (although still hand cut and hand glazed), and highlighting the stained glass window we have in the room. Now we have an amazing accent wall and we are thrilled! I'm just disappointed we started with Clay Squared to Infinity.
Sharon H
Sharon H
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We couldn't be more pleased with the excellent customer service and quality of tiles from Clay Squared to Infinity on our fireplace remodel. We went with the Jade Moss subway style tiles and the Medieval Floral tiles as an accent. The end result looks original to the turn of the century fireplace we were refurbishing in our home. Even our tile installer mentioned what a treat it was for him to work with the handmade tiles from Clay Squared! Thank You!
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rjkoby
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I am an architect and we had replaced our front door and sidelites, and were putting in tile where the sidelites were. I was looking for someone to do custom tile in colors that are not very typical, not the standard grays, beiges, etc. that are out there now. I also needed it to be tile that could be installed outdoors. Clay Squared was extremely helpful and easy to work with. I got samples from them, emailed with Josh about colors, got some more samples, did my layout, ordered the tile and they finished and shipped it early, which was great since it was exterior tile and I was worried about the temperature for installation.
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HU-271132357
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I had the best experience with Clay Squared to Infinity. They helped me throughout the process, choosing the right glaze, reviewing my design, ordering the right quantity, and quickly shipping additional tiles when I discovered I needed more. I love how my fireplace turned out with their gorgeous art tiles.
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Ronda Richardson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Clay Squared created some beautiful tile for our kitchen backsplash. I love that it gives a splash of color but is still not too busy. The tile was made and delivered in the time stated. It came well packaged, which was great, since the remodel took longer than expected. I absolutely love it and am so happy I chose them.
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HU-947254045
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
When my wife and I decided to refinish the fireplace in our Craftsman style living room, our search for tile suppliers quickly took us to the completed projects photos at the Clay Squared to Infinity website. We were immediately in love with what we saw and knew this was where we could get the custom tiles and design expertise we needed. Josh and Louise at Clay Squared provided the knowledgeable guidance, thoughtful suggestions and patience we needed to lead us from idea to design to execution. We also knew that we wanted some custom art tile elements, and were inspired by a set of custom-painted grapevines Josh had created for another client. Josh walked us through the artistic process of creating grapevine tiles that matched our fireplace's style and color scheme, and the results are spectacular. The final resulting fireplace is a work of beauty and a perfect match for our home's decor. It is stunning at first sight yet a design we know we will be happy to live with for many years to come. We are extremely satisfied.
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dbhuser1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Clay Squared to Infinity. The tile is beautiful! The folks at Clay Squared helped me to order sample tiles, answered my questions, and gave excellent customer service throughout my project. I'm thrilled with the tile and how it adds to my new kitchen. Debra H.
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101 Comments

Commented: where did you get black shower tile?It is part of our Flat Edge Series. Flat Edge tile black liners. https://claysquared.com/showroom/historic-tile-collections/flat-edge-tile-collection/
July 18, 2026
Commented: Who makes the pendants?Hello, I don't have that info. But Lynn from Egg Design who worked on this project might. Lynn <ltarrence@wi.rr.com>
December 7, 2023
Commented: what is the countertop?I did not work on that part of the project. I made the tiles.
April 22, 2023
Commented: Does one 3 x 3 inch piece cost $23.13?Here is more info for you. https://shop.claysquared.com/medieval-floral-tile-c8.aspx
August 31, 2020
Commented: quantityThey are sold by the piece.
December 22, 2019
Commented: can I paint old tile?Hello, Yes you can paint almost surface. Getting a paint that is made to go over glass surface would be best. Paint will peal over time so it becomes a regular update that needs touch ups.
November 10, 2019
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How is Clay Squared to Infinity rated?

Clay Squared to Infinity is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5

What services does Clay Squared to Infinity provide?

Clay Squared to Infinity provides the following services: Custom Artwork, Custom Tile, Artistic Tile, Handmade Tile, Mosaic Tile, Decorative Tile, Floor Tile, Wall Tiles, Kitchen Backspalsh, Fireplace Tiles, Bathroom Tile, Kitchen Tile, Patterned Tile, Tile Mural, Historic Tile, Mid-Century Tile, Victorian Tile, Bungalow Tile, Modern Tile, House Numbers, Tile Accents, Arts and Crafts Tile, Ceramic Tile, Subway Tile

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Clay Squared to Infinity provides services in the following areas: Arden Hills, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Edina, Falcon Heights, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hilltop, Hopkins, Lauderdale, Lexington, Lilydale, Little Canada, Medicine Lake, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Minnetonka Mills, Mounds View, New Brighton, New Hope, North Oaks, Osseo, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Roseville, Saint Louis Park, Saint Paul, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, St Louis Park, St. Louis Park, Sunfish Lake, Vadnais Heights, West Saint Paul, Maple Grove, Chicago, Miami, Shipping National & Local