Guest Blogger #906, Entry #2129, March 21, 2013
There are many types of tiles that can be used for flooring in a home. One common type of tile used for floors in a kitchen and bathroom is ceramic. Ceramic tiles are the best option for design flexibility due to the size, shape, colour, and installation patterns available. If you want to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, then the use of ceramic tile for the floor offers many benefits.
Beautify your interiors with ceramic tile
Image via: Lindy Donnelly
Easy to Maintain
Ceramic tiles are extremely durable and have a low-maintenance surface that is easy to keep clean. The care for a ceramic tile floor requires the use of a sponge or mop and a cleaning solution. Ceramic tile is capable of withstanding frequent traffic and will continue to maintain their appearance when you use walk off mats. The floor will also need to be cleaned regularly with a vacuum cleaner or by using a dry mop.
Resistant to Moisture
The moisture resistant properties of ceramic tile make it the perfect choice for flooring in the kitchen or bathroom. Glazed ceramic tile is extremely dense and collects very little moisture. This means that tiles used in a bathroom or kitchen can easily withstand water and spills from various liquids. Paper towel is all you need to easily clean liquids from ceramic tiles.
Cost Effective
Ceramic tile is very affordable compared to the use of stone and slate. A tile floor will last for a number or years before it will need to be replaced. You will not need to refinish or resurface a ceramic tile floor like you do a typical hardwood floor. This means you will not spend any money to ensure the floor will continue to look fresh and well-maintained.
Increase Home Value
The installation of ceramic tile in your home is a great way to increase its value. Tile cost can easily be recouped if you should decide to sell your home in the future. The installation of a ceramic tile flooring is a great way to add value to your home when remodelling a kitchen or bathroom.
Ceramic tile is durable and easy to clean
Image via: Matt Sartain
Simple Repairs
Repairs that need to be made to ceramic tile floors are easy to complete. If you have any tiles that are chipped or cracked, then they a single tile can be removed and replaced. You need to grind down the thinset that is under the tile before laying a new tile.
Environmentally Friendly
Ceramic tiles are made from natural materials. The material is versatile and does not retain any odor or any type of allergens. You can find materials in a variety of colours and textures that match the style of any home.
Many Applications
You can add ceramic tiles to the walls in a kitchen to create a backsplash or use the tiles to surround the shower in a bathroom. This type of tile is easily adaptable to a variety of applications based on need and imagination.
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Great post displaying the benefits of having ceramic tiles as a flooring surface instead of carpets/laminate/vinyl etc.
My only thought would be when it comes to the replacement of tiles. When removing one tile it is best to rake out all of the grout first to be able to get underneath the tile to remove it.
Whether you do this or not it is possible for other tiles to become damaged during removal so just a reminder to please be careful when pulling tiles up if you have not done it before.