This document provides an overview of the history and development of tile usage. It discusses how tiles have been used for over 4000 years, originating in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia. Through the Islamic period and later in Europe, tile decoration and production advanced, with influential developments in places like Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and China. In the late 19th century, tiles began being used more widely in homes, especially in bathrooms and kitchens, and tile production became more industrialized. Today, tiles are widely used globally and new digital printing technologies allow highly realistic designs.