When ceramic tiles that looked like hardwood planks first hit the market, most people weren’t quite sure what to make of them. Even the best of them were clearly tile instead of wood, and they were first marketed as a renovation feature then as part of an initial home construction. But since then ...
Tile looks more expensive than it is.Whenever you see a home without carpet, whether the floors are laminate wood paneling or ceramic tile, it automatically looks nicer. Part of this is because it’s easy to make tile clean and gleaming in a way that even new carpet can’t beat, and part of this is ...
Porcelain tile is a popular choice for flooring through the house, and is especially common in bathroom remodels. Porcelain outshines ceramic tile by being the denser, harder, and less porous option, which makes it less susceptible to water damage and staining. Porcelain tile can even be used with ...
Travertine is a popular natural stone flooring option for kitchens, bathrooms, and even whole-home flooring. It’s a gorgeously colored sedimentary rock formed by carbonate materials found in surface and ground waters. As a result, travertine is easy to cut and manipulate to fit small areas, making ...
Tile floors are a great way to lower energy costs and up the aesthetic appeal of your home. Tile doesn’t trap as much heat as another flooring, especially carpeting, keeping your home cooler during the summer months. Tile flooring is also more durable than you might expect and is a great option for ...