ceramic tile flooring - Page 4

Kay SD · ‎03-09-2011

Porcelain is a type of clay/ceramic. Typically seen with smooth, shiny glazing. I recently worked with some of the ceramic tile "planks" that look like wood. It was amazing. Tiles were set very close together so the grout lines were the width of the spaces between wood flooring. The effect was very realistic, and of course the ceramic will be durable b/c the tiles are thick and strong. No harder to lay than any other tile. Yes, it will be cool underfoot, but in warmer climates that's another big plus. It feels solid under foot like hardwood, looks more like hardwood than wood laminates IMO, and isn't more expensive than other types of quality floors. Nice choice if it fits your application.

Luvtoshopathome · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/2/2015 karlam said:
If you are going to go the tile route you should consider porcelain instead of ceramic. Their is a price difference, but the tile color goes all the way through a porcelain tile. If it gets chipped it won't be that noticeable. Ceramic on the other hand, if it gets chipped (something heavy falls on it) the color underneath is a red color and would be noticeable.

Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

Thanks winamac1 and graycatsrule!

karlam · ‎03-25-2010

I haven't looked at tiles recently, but if it's ceramic, I believe when you look at the side of the tile you should see the reddish color. Also tiles are usually always labeled either ceramic, porcelain, marble, etc.

maximillian · ‎03-12-2010

Tile floors are durable and easy to clean. Our new bathroom has radiant heat under the tile floor. LOVE! We have older tile flooring in other areas of the house. I still like it there. We have had this house for 24 years and the tile floors have stood wear and tear through kids and multiple pets. Make sure you have a reputable installer do the work; it does matter.

Dominosmom · ‎07-17-2010

My only advice is to beware of grout seams with any ceramic or porcelain tile. Grout is difficult to keep clean if it isn't sealed. Been there and done that not to successfully and I am still living with discolored grout across my kitchen and family room areas. Try for a grout color that is not lighter than the tile color there is a lot of variety today for grout colors. Tiles are easy to care for. it is the grout that is the problem.

mima · ‎03-14-2010

Porcelain tile is stronger than ceramic tile and won't chip like ceramic does. Our kitchen and bath is porcelain tile. We have dark gray grout so it doesn't show stains. Ours is all heated and it is wonderful. I am so glad we opted for the extra expense of the heat since we live in Kansas. The heat goes on in the fall when it gets cold and goes off in the spring when it gets warm. It has a thermostat, so I never have to mess with it. It is cheap to run (electric) and keeps the room very comfy.

Our tiles are the big kind and are a little rough looking, so that it looks like stone. My favorite part of the tile is that it has subtle sparkles like rocks do.

brii · ‎06-20-2010

On 3/3/2015 mima said:
Porcelain tile is stronger than ceramic tile and won't chip like ceramic does. Our kitchen and bath is porcelain tile. We have dark gray grout so it doesn't show stains. Ours is all heated and it is wonderful. I am so glad we opted for the extra expense of the heat since we live in Kansas. The heat goes on in the fall when it gets cold and goes off in the spring when it gets warm. It has a thermostat, so I never have to mess with it. It is cheap to run (electric) and keeps the room very comfy.

Our tiles are the big kind and are a little rough looking, so that it looks like stone. My favorite part of the tile is that it has subtle sparkles like rocks do.

mima, that sounds very nice.

Vamp · ‎04-14-2010

We have ceramic tile in the bathrooms and entry of our home. It is very easy to clean, and I've never had one chip. Not saying that could never happen, but I would think you'd have to drop something pretty hard and pretty heavy to crack them. Like an anvil. Wink

brii · ‎06-20-2010

I had ceramic tile in my kitchen (hated it, but I digress). I dropped a pot on the floor, and it actually dented the pot. It was a heavy Calphalon pot too. The tile didn't chip at all.