Smart shoppers take their time and collect all the facts before making a decision. Especially when it comes to the finishes you put in your home. Choosing the best ceramic tile for your home is really about knowing the right combination of characteristics, aesthetics, performance, and budget to best meet the needs of your lifestyle.
The beauty of ceramic tile is the flexibility you have with design options, especially through the use of the accent pieces: trim work and decorative tiles.
Steps for trim work and decorative tile use
Floor Tile Trims
Bullnose
Corner Bullnose
Sanitary Cove Base
Color, Texture, and Shading
Low (V1)
Moderate (V2)
High (V3)
Random (V4)
Moisture Absorption and Tile Density
As the composition of glaze varies, different styles of tile will exhibit different gloss levels and surface textures. This is important to note when choosing your ceramic tile flooring. For example, in areas that are used while wet, such as your shower or bathroom floor, they should have low moisture absorption and good slip resistance.
Moisture Absorption
Tile Density
Non-Vitreous Tiles
Semi-Vitreous Tiles
Vitreous Tiles
Impervious Tiles
Grout
Subfloors
Cost of Ownership – Potential Additional Expenses