Tile is one of the staples of flooring options for the home. What do you think of when you think of tile? Probably white ceramic tile, grout and overall a bit bland. Well luckily, tile doesn’t have to be boring. There are many unique tile flooring options that can take the look of your home to the next level.
Wood Look Tile
An amazing advancement in the area of porcelain tile is wood look tile. Wood look tile is porcelain tile that is printed with wood grain graphics. To the naked eye, this tile is almost indistinguishable from real hardwood. The tile will be installed in a manner that matches how hardwood would be installed. This truly replicates the look of a wood floor. You really can have the best of both worlds, the look of wood with the benefits of porcelain tile. These benefits include being stain resistant, durable and unable to be damaged by water.
Natural Stone Tile
One way to really elevate your flooring, and to set your home apart from others, is to go with stone tile. Many different types of natural stone are used for tile flooring. These include granite, slate, limestone, marble and travertine. With stone tile, every piece or tile is unique as it is cut from natural stone. You will find unique marbling and texture in each and every piece. This is something that cannot be replicated with any other flooring option. Stone tile is a great option for living rooms, foyers and hallways. Typically, stone tile isn’t recommended for bathrooms or kitchens unless you opt for a sealed stone tile. Stone is susceptible to staining, however they are the easiest to repair.
Tile doesn’t have to be what you’ve come to expect. These unique tile flooring options can add a true “wow factor” to your home.