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Is tile the right choice for your home?
Tile has been around for thousands of years. The use of clay
to manufacture flooring has been going on at least that long, but it continues
to be a very valid flooring option. Now, however, technology has made the process
much easier and has given us many more options. Not only are tiles denser than they’ve ever been, but they can also be glazed in such a decorative way that
they will easily complement any décor.
Tile isn’t just for the bathroom
Tile is one of the first things that come to mind when you
think about flooring your bathroom. True, porcelain tile is certainly water
resistant enough to handle the bathroom and laundry room. However, don’t
believe that those are the only rooms in which you can place tile.
Tile is a great flooring option if you want a truly unique experience and look. Ceramic tiles often feature extremely colorful glazes and designs, that give you the perfect opportunity to customize the perfect look for any room. Depending upon the design scheme you and your flooring professional come up with, the floor itself could easily become a work of art.
Tile is a great flooring option if you want a truly unique experience and look. Ceramic tiles often feature extremely colorful glazes and designs, that give you the perfect opportunity to customize the perfect look for any room. Depending upon the design scheme you and your flooring professional come up with, the floor itself could easily become a work of art.
Are porcelain and ceramic tile the same?
Porcelain and ceramic tile are often spoken of interchangeably
when tile is mentioned. However, there are differences that you will want to
consider if you are thinking of choosing this flooring option.
Porcelain vs. ceramic tiles
For instance, ceramic tiles are not fired at temperatures
nearly as high as porcelain tiles are. For this reason, they are not as dense
and therefore, not as water resistant, nor as durable as porcelain.
Porcelain tile is often the same color throughout the entire tile since a higher quality of clay is used in its making. Ceramic, on the other hand, uses a neutral inner color underneath a vibrant glaze coating. This means that if you chip or crack a porcelain floor, it won’t show nearly as easily as ceramic will.
Finally, a major difference between porcelain and ceramic is that you will definitely want to have porcelain installed by a professional. The chances of having one crack or break are high when installing, and this can cause many problems for someone who doesn’t know exactly what they’re doing.
Porcelain tile is often the same color throughout the entire tile since a higher quality of clay is used in its making. Ceramic, on the other hand, uses a neutral inner color underneath a vibrant glaze coating. This means that if you chip or crack a porcelain floor, it won’t show nearly as easily as ceramic will.
Finally, a major difference between porcelain and ceramic is that you will definitely want to have porcelain installed by a professional. The chances of having one crack or break are high when installing, and this can cause many problems for someone who doesn’t know exactly what they’re doing.
Come see us for your tile needs
Indiana residents from the areas of Granger, Mishawaka,
South Bend and Osceola, as well as those in or around Edwardsburg, Michigan,
are welcome to pay a visit to Comfort Flooring. Our showroom is located in
Mishawaka and we’d be happy to help you choose the right tile for your home.
