The third installment of our special series on flooring centers around ceramic tile. Check out our previous installments, Flooring – Carpet and Flooring – Hardwood.
Tile is very adaptable, with varying styles suited for nearly any style of home. Living spaces, dining rooms, kitchens and baths can be enhanced with tile. With the advent of technology like radiant heating, tile floors can be warmed to the perfect temperature for comfortable living.
There are numerous benefits of tile flooring, which include adaptability, ease of installation, durability, cost effectiveness, ease of maintenance and flexibility.
Tile flooring is practically maintenance free because, if installed properly, it is almost impenetrable by water and can simply be wiped when necessary.
From an expense standpoint, tile is very cost-effective. Especially when considering the long-term benefits. Tile will definitely outlast carpet in both maintaining beauty as well as structural integrity. Tile floors can also be a capital improvement and increase a home’s potential resale value.
Unlike most other flooring options, tile floor installation can be a do-it-yourself project. Unless it is your trade, installing carpet or hardwood floors is virtually impossible. In the rare event a piece of tile breaks (it happens occasionally), repair is extremely simple and also able to be done without professional help. Tip: remember to buy more tile than your project will require to make up for pieces that may break or need to be cut to fit odd spaces.
Tile flooring may be the perfect solution if you’re looking for a flooring option that is simple, durable, beautiful and cost effective.