Tile is one of the oldest flooring materials known to man. The earliest discovered tiles date back to the 13th century BC. You may be wondering, after over 3000 years, is anything new possible when it comes to tile floors? Well, the answer is yes. New developments are happening every year and we’re predicting 2017 to be the “year of the tile”. Some trends are new, others are coming back into style. Either way, we’ve got the hot tile flooring trends for 2017 to tell you about.
Larger And Thinner Tiles
One of the hottest trends in tile is large format tile. These larger tiles are taking the flooring world by storm. The reason these large scale tiles are so popular is because each tile covers more square footage. What this does is leaves you with fewer grout lines which provides you with a much cleaner look. With tiles reaching the range of 6′ x 12′, for example, you’re able to achieve a look that almost looks as if your floor is one solid piece of tile or stone.
Along with the tiles getting larger, they are also getting thinner. Due to advancements in technology, you’re even seeing thin, ceramic, large format tiles. Ceramic is less sturdy than porcelain, so in the past a large scale tile (especially a thin one) wasn’t feasible. However, now it is a wonderful option. These tiles are extremely durable and sturdy, which is perfect for your home (or even business in some cases). The great part is that the thinner the tile, the less material and therefore the less it costs!
Wood Look Tile
Wood look tile is the hottest trend in flooring for 2017. This porcelain tile is manufactured with wood grain designs which look exactly like wood. When installed in a manner that real wood would be installed, most people would never realize it wasn’t real wood. Wood look tile affords you the look of wood but with the durability of porcelain tile.
These are just a few of the hot tile flooring trends for 2017. Contact us for to find out more of the hottest additions to our line!