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Carpet
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Ceramic Tile
When deciding on a new floor, you have lots of options, and
while ceramic tile is only one of those options, the following are ten facts
that set ceramic apart from others. The decorator effect of tile has only
recently taken hold in homes of all styles; from contemporary to colonial,
tile has a design and style to fit all applications. Tile is widely adaptable
and can be used in an array of settings, from kitchens and baths to dining
rooms and living rooms. Whether it’s a stone finish you're after or a
traditional glazed finish, there’s a style to suit every taste.
Ease of Maintenance.
While no floor remains entirely maintenance free, ceramic tile comes about as
close at it can to being service free. Short of the application of the
occasional sealant, applied once every four years or so, tile requires only
the regular cleaning that any flooring surface would require.
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Adaptability. There is a tile option
for nearly any application, and your imagination and creativity are your only
limitations when installing tile.
Cost Effectiveness.
Dollar for dollar, tile still remains one of the most cost effective flooring
surfaces on the market today. When considering initial costs versus
longevity, it becomes quite clear that ceramic tile overall offers the best
"dollar per mile" of any flooring surface.
Installation Variety. While your installation
options are only limited by your imagination, there are a number of ideas
already in place to get your creative juices flowing. Although flooring has
always been the number one usage of ceramic tile, you aren't limited to just
floors. Backsplashes, porticos, murals and countertops can all be tiled in an
artistic manner, subject to your décor. You can match your floor to your tile
walls, or contrast the two to make your project stand out even more.
Durability.
Tile is great for high traffic situations thanks to its strength and
resiliency to staining and wear. The ancient Romans originally used tile in a
utilitarian manner, but it was soon obvious even to them that a decorative
element could be introduced to tiling.
Ease of Repair.
Even though ceramic is strong, there is still the opportunity for breakage,
as with any earthenware. When a breakage does occur, repairing tile is far
simpler than fixing hardwood or plank flooring. Simply remove the broken
pieces, clean the area, reinstall replacement tiles and regrout the repaired
area.
Style. As always, style
counts, and tile is no exception to that rule. Tile has a finish and style to
adapt to any décor; from southwest to cosmopolitan, there is a color and a
texture to fit every need.
Easy Installation.
Generally speaking, the installation process for ceramic tile floors is a
project easily completed by the average do-it-yourselfer. The basic procedure
involves prepping the area, gauging the space, installing the tile, and
grouting finished the project.
Design Flexibility.
Thanks to the variety of sizing options of ceramic tiles, design flexibility
is drastically improved. You can opt for smaller 6" x 6" tiles, all
the way up to the 24" x 24", as well as the squaring options, such
as "brick and block" or "Flemish" style joints. All these
choices add to the design characteristics that are perfect for your
application.
Capital Improvement.
In many cases, adding a tile floor to your home will increase its potential
resale value tremendously.
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