Tile

To you want to give your space a new look? Are you tired of the drab and lifeless look of the concrete floor in your space? Are you looking to renovate your space? Then you should consider tiles as a flooring material especially if you are on the lookout for a material that does not require so much in terms of maintenance. Tiles come in different patterns and designs so you can be sure that there is no shortage of floor tiles to pick from for your space

Types of Floor Tiles

Tiles come in different forms and different materials and can be divided into four categories which are:

• Ceramic/Porcelain: Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the most common type of tiles and they are majorly used in kitchen and bathroom floors as they are very durable and resistant to water.
• Glass: Glass Tiles are very susceptible to change and this means that it cannot be used for flooring. Glass Tiles mostly find applications in kitchens as backsplashes.
• Quarry: Quarry can be used for flooring purposes.
• Stone: Stones in form of granite and marble can be used as flooring materials also.

The type of tile to be used depends on the budget of the client and how they want their space to look like.

Pros of Using Tiles as A Flooring Material

There are many advantages attached to using tiles as flooring material. Some of them are:

• Easy maintenance: Tiles can be easily cleaned when there is a spill or stain on it as it doesn’t absorb water or the stains. It just stays on the surface and that can be easily wiped away.
• Durability: As a flooring material, tiles are very durable and can withstand a lot of foot traffic. Also, when installed properly, they don’t get chipped or cracked easily.
• Cost-effective: Tiles like ceramic and porcelain are cost-effective when compared to other flooring materials.

Cons of Using Tiles as A Flooring Material

Some of the bad sides to using tiles as flooring material are:

• It can be slippery: Tiles can be slippery, especially when cleaning it and this poses a danger to the occupants of the space. One can easily slip on a tiled floor, especially when wet.
• It is heavy: Tiles are usually heavy and proper care has to be taken that the weight of the tile does not offset the structural capacity of the building.

During the consultation process, our professionals examine all of this and run them by you so that you would know what to expect from a material.

How to Maintain Your Floor Tiles?

The maintenance of tiles is considerably easier compared to other floor types. Proper maintenance of floor tiles involves sweeping from time to time, cleaning it with detergent, cleaning between the grouts occasionally. Tiles are considerably resistant to heat and water and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. However, little maintenance tips like not letting a stain or water stay on the surface for too long should be followed.