Now that you're thinking of remodeling your floors, consider tile because it adds style, uplevel your home, and increases real estate value. It's also durable, easy to clean, and can last up to 50 years. However, keep in mind that each type behaves differently in various installations, so selecting the right or wrong type will impact your project. Read below or stop by our
tile store in Livermore, CA, to learn more about your options.
For busy, heavily trafficked floors, the ideal choice is porcelain tile. It's a type of ceramic made of a nonporous clay called Kaolin, with sand and glass, and is fired at higher temperatures. This results in a heavier, more dense material, able to withstand the heaviest wear and most severe weather conditions.
It's just as beautiful as it is hard-wearing, exceptionally when polished, one of our specialties. Because of the style, many also use it on indoor walls, and tub/shower surrounds. Available in a wide assortment of colors and designs, this can be made to look like anything, including fabric, leather, wood, and stone. It's also a large format tile, which is currently a trend and has through-body color, meaning the hue goes all the way through the bisque.