Great Home Improvement Tips

If one were to choose the top 3 flooring tiles to use in a particular location in a home, the final three would be based first on function and maintenance, second on durability, and lastly on design.

Let us look at some of the available materials in flooring tiles, including granite, porcelain, and slate tile flooring.

Granite tile is a wonderful option for kitchen or bathroom flooring because of its natural hardness and resistance to bacterial buildup.  Not only that but it can be earthy and mellow, or elegant and modern.  Granite flooring tile is not the cheapest, but does offer a lot of value for your money.

Porcelain has a very hard surface and is easy to clean, making it a good second choice, especially for kitchens and bathrooms.  However, that hard surface means you need special diamond blades to cut it, and even a small slip during cutting can shatter the tile.  Be sure your installer is comfortable working with this material and has calculated the cost of waste into your bid.

Slate flooring tiles, Marble, Mexican terra cotta pavers, etc.  These materials fall under the category of “natural stone” and besides granite, are often the most desired, and most expensive flooring materials.  Slate flooring tiles in particular with their deep earthy tones and fascinating rough mosaic patterns, add a striking design element to your home.  The drawbacks with natural stone are that it is porous and requires frequent sealing.  Try using slate flooring tiles in an entry way or living room area, instead of the kitchen or bath.

Most homeowners would love to have the most beautiful tile flooring they can find, and often that turns out to be slate tile, marble, or another natural stone.  These materials are visually moving and add a natural touch to the home.