Floor tiles are one of the most sought after items by homebuilders. Since they come in all shapes, forms and sizes we will, for the purpose of this discussion, focus on the tiles commonly used indoors (Hey if you want to put terra-cotta brick tiles in your living room – and you can – who are we to judge?). In general, the reason why people like Floor Tiles over a plain painted cement floor is that tiles is that they create a flat even surface that can be filled with vibrant colors or intricate patterns. When it comes to floor tiles, you’re free to be creative: You can create complex mosaics, or be completely Spartan. Imagination is the only limit.
The most used kinds of tiles in homebuilding are:
Ceramic And Porcelain Tiles
These are the two most popular floor tiling options. Now before you wonder why we classified these two together, it’s because both Ceramic and Porcelain tiles are born of kiln dried molded clay. Both Porcelain and Ceramic tiles can also be glazed or un-glazed. Glazed tiles can have a matt, semi-gloss or gloss finish to them. Glazed ties are more scratch resistant, provide better traction and don
read moreNatural Stone
There are again a lot of possibilities when it comes to Natural stone tiles. This list includes the likes of Marble, Pebble, Granite, Basalt, Travertine, Slate, Limestone and even Sandstone. These tiles have to be sourced – locally or internationally – and quarried. Natural stone has to be machine processed, cut and polished. The really nice thing about Natural stone is that because the tiles
read moreWhat are Vinyl Tiles, LVT, LVP & SPC?
The simplest way to define Vinyl tiles is to describe them as PVC sheet flooring meant to serve as less expensive alternatives to regular tiles. But don’t be put off by their practicality: They are quite durable and easy to maintain and replace. They are also as versatile as tiles meaning that they can come in as many patterns and designs as regular tiles. SHEET VINYL This is the common Vinyl fl
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