Ceramic Tile - is generally the least expensive tile and can be used in a wide variety of
floors, walls and counter-tops. Since it is glazed at high temps it can be made in almost
every color and pattern. Ceramics are made to be very consistent in size and thickness.
floors, walls and counter-tops. Since it is glazed at high temps it can be made in almost
every color and pattern. Ceramics are made to be very consistent in size and thickness.
Porcelain Tile - is a type of ceramic tile fired at higher temps to increase strength and
water resistance, but also keeps the consistency in size and thickness. Due to these
qualities, porcelain tile is widely used in areas of wetness and high traffic, such as
entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and more. Porcelain tiles are becoming
more and more popular because of the modern look, new styles and many applications.
water resistance, but also keeps the consistency in size and thickness. Due to these
qualities, porcelain tile is widely used in areas of wetness and high traffic, such as
entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and more. Porcelain tiles are becoming
more and more popular because of the modern look, new styles and many applications.
Granite Tile - is the most common tile for kitchen countertops. Granite is easy to clean
and has a high resistance to heat. It also has unique color variations to provide that
elegant luxurious look. With all these qualities granite is commonly the most expensive
tile.
and has a high resistance to heat. It also has unique color variations to provide that
elegant luxurious look. With all these qualities granite is commonly the most expensive
tile.
Marble Tile - is a softer tile that has calcium rich grains streaking through each tile to
provide a very natural look. The smooth glaze adds to cleaning ease as long as the tiles
are properly sealed. Marble is largely used in bathrooms where traffic and usage won't
wear on the soft tile.
provide a very natural look. The smooth glaze adds to cleaning ease as long as the tiles
are properly sealed. Marble is largely used in bathrooms where traffic and usage won't
wear on the soft tile.
Travertine Tile - is a natural stone that comes in a variety of finishes to provide whatever
image or style is desired. Because of it's versatility and elegant look travertine tile has
become extremely popular in recent years. Travertine is a cross between marble and
granite providing a natural look and softness but also having durability. From kitchens to
bathrooms, travertine tile is an excellent modern choice for all applications.
image or style is desired. Because of it's versatility and elegant look travertine tile has
become extremely popular in recent years. Travertine is a cross between marble and
granite providing a natural look and softness but also having durability. From kitchens to
bathrooms, travertine tile is an excellent modern choice for all applications.
Slate Tile - is the most natural tile on the market. Slate is the least processed tile that
gives a rugid look and feel. The material of slate is soft and has a variety of color
variations. Slate tile is commonly used in bathrooms, entryways, and on kitchen
backsplashes.
gives a rugid look and feel. The material of slate is soft and has a variety of color
variations. Slate tile is commonly used in bathrooms, entryways, and on kitchen
backsplashes.
Limestone Tile - is a natural stone tile, similar to travertine tile, that comes in a variety of
finishes. Limestone is a soft, porous tile used mostly in showers, bathroom floors,
kitchen floors and kitchen backsplashes.
finishes. Limestone is a soft, porous tile used mostly in showers, bathroom floors,
kitchen floors and kitchen backsplashes.
Glass Tile - is a hard tile used primarily as accent pieces or in small applications. Glass
tile has a more modern look and style, and is typically used for a kitchen backsplash.
Glass tile has evolved to include recycled tile created from construction waste in order to
conserve the environment.
tile has a more modern look and style, and is typically used for a kitchen backsplash.
Glass tile has evolved to include recycled tile created from construction waste in order to
conserve the environment.
Metal Tile - is a manufactured tile usually consisting of a brass, gold, or silver color.
These tiles are generally used as accent pieces or to create designs in order to enhance
the tile project. Metal tile has low porosity and is very resistant to stain and discoloration.
These tiles are generally used as accent pieces or to create designs in order to enhance
the tile project. Metal tile has low porosity and is very resistant to stain and discoloration.
Quartzite Tile - is a relatively new choice in tile which provides the hardness of granite but
keeps the rugid look of slate. High in durability and traction, quartzite tile is good for wet
areas such as shower floors and also can be a good choice for a kitchen backsplash.
keeps the rugid look of slate. High in durability and traction, quartzite tile is good for wet
areas such as shower floors and also can be a good choice for a kitchen backsplash.
In addition to our online selection of tile you may view tile in local tile distributor's showrooms
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- Durability/Consumer Usage -
This factor takes into
consideration what consumers
will be using the tiled area and
how often.
Selecting Tile:
Selecting tile can be fun and easy based on your search process and
knowledge of your own project. In choosing a tile, you must involve all the
considerations of your project which include the following:
knowledge of your own project. In choosing a tile, you must involve all the
considerations of your project which include the following:
- Traction - Traction is very
important on tile floors in wet
areas such as showers and
entryways.
- Style/Color -The style and color
of each tile appeals to each
person in a different way and will
be unique to their situation.
- Area -This factor involves the
environment effecting the tiled
area. For example, outdoor tile
will need to be suited for extreme
temperature variation.