Tile | Styles
The tile you select will impact your home’s interior beauty, design, comfort, livability and upkeep. It’s a fact; floor coverings can make or break a home.
Due to the number of tile choices, patterns, colors, textures and price points shopping for tile can intimidate even the most experienced shopper.
3 types of ceramic tile
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Glazed
- coated with glass-forming minerals and ceramic stains
- typically have a matte, semi-gloss or high-gloss finish
- offer better stain and moisture resistance than unglazed
- high gloss finishes- more slippery and show scratches
- matte or textured finishes- help with traction and scratches, dirt is less visible
Unglazed
- hard and dense
- various surface treatments and textures
- typically installed outside
- good slip resistance
- do require sealing to help prevent staining
Porcelain
- falls in the ceramic tile category
- hardest and densest tiles available
- color goes all the way through
- non-porous
- resist scratching
- can withstand temperature extremes
Tile is manufactured in sizes ranging from 1” to 48” square and rectangles and wood looks with sizes up to 9" X 72". Generally speaking the larger the size tile used, the larger your space will appear. Using a tile size that’s too small creates more grout joints that may make the floor look too busy. Fewer grout lines also will help create a cleaner surface appearance.
For Exterior applications tile is a versatile product. Outdoor tiles feature non-skid finishes designed for safety and outdoor tile is resistant to frost. Tile manufactured for outdoor use has very low water absorption, minimizing the cracking, chipping and other effects of expansion when the temperature falls below freezing.
We also carry a wide variety of decorative inserts, medallions and mosaics. These are great options for kitchen backsplashes, fireplace, vanity, and entry walls anywhere you would like to make a statement. Visit our showroom to see our large selection of quality tile and stone.
