Best Types Of Tile Flooring For Every Area In Your Home

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Best Types Of Tile Flooring For Every Area In
Your Home

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• With tile flooring, you can express your
  creativity and imagination to create a one of a
  kind home interior and exterior design. You can
  use the tiles as your primary flooring material
  or as a wall decorative option. They are so
  versatile that you can install them anywhere in
  your house. They are available in different
  colors, shapes, sizes, and textures.
• Tiles are perhaps the most versatile flooring
  materials available today. They can be installed
  just about anywhere in the house in the kitchen,
  bathroom, living room, bedroom, dining area,
  hallway, and even in the outdoor living space.
  What is more interesting about tiles is that they
  are not only perfect for the floor, you can also
  install them on your walls and even in your
  kitchen and bathroom sink. Because of their
  versatility, affordability, durability, and
  beauty, tiles are always considered as the
  perfect material option that you can use in
  almost all areas in your home.
• There are endless options when it comes to tile
  flooring. They are available in various sizes,
  designs, colors, textures, shapes, and styles.
  You can surely find the tiles that best fit your
  preferences, needs, and personality. However,
  because of the almost countless available
  options, shopping for tile flooring can be quite
  overwhelming. Try to look at some of the latest
  trends on tile flooring this year so that you
  will have ideas on what to buy.

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Porcelain Tile

• Porcelain tiles are manufactured by heating the
  natural and refined clay at high temperatures.
  This type of tile is very dense and naturally
  resistant to moisture. They are more expensive
  than ceramic tiles but are more durable and
  longer lasting. Depending on the texture you
  choose, you can install them on different areas
  in your house. Porcelain tiles are suitable to
  any home style and design.

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Ceramic Tile

• If you want to achieve the look of a marble or
  granite flooring but your budget is short for
  such expensive flooring materials, the best
  alternative you can find is the ceramic tile.
  This type of tile is created through putting the
  mixture of minerals and natural clay into the
  process of cooling and heating. They are also
  available in different finishes, textures,
  colors, sizes, and shapes. You can likewise find
  ceramic tiles that mimic the design and looks of
  the other more expensive flooring materials like
  for instance hardwood, cork, stone, slate, and
  bamboo, among others.

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Marble Tile
Marble tile has been around for many centuries
already. With this natural stone tile, you are
able to create a classic and luxurious flooring
look. It is extremely durable, unique, trendy,
and versatile. Marble tile is available in a
variety of finishes, from tumbled to brushed, and
from honed to polished.
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Although mostly used for walls and backsplashes,
mosaic tiles can also be used to accentuate the
floor. Mosaic tiles are only available in either
hexagonal or square shape as well as in two
standard sizes 2"x2" or 1"x1".
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Natural Stone Tile
There are many types of natural stone tiles.
Among the most commonly used natural stone tiles
are granite, slate, travertine, sandstone, and
onyx.
The travertine tile is typically used for kitchen
backsplashes, bathroom flooring, and showers.
Granite is best for bathroom counters,
countertops, and shower walls. Slate is the most
popular and versatile stone tile. They are not
only used for kitchen and bathroom applications,
but can also be utilized as roofing shingles.
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