Floor Tiles - Ceramic Offers Versatility

While you may think a tile is a tile, this is not always the case. Floor tiles are often confused with their ceramic opposite, the wall tile. The big difference between the two is their thickness. Wall tiles are usually only about 4 to 6 millimeters while floor tiles are up to 9 millimeters thick. This is because they need to withstand a lot more on a daily basis so essentially the purpose is for added strength.

Another way that ceramic floor tiles are made stronger is through a longer firing process. This makes their material more durable so they can hold up under foot traffic and weight without cracking. Any time you are planning a project involving tiles you should check to make sure you have purchased the right kind to avoid costly mistakes.

Most people favor ceramic floor tiles over all others because of the possibilities the option opens up. With so many patterns and shapes you can do just about anything you want to with them. While Provenscale is the most traditional and of course most popular you are not limited to just that.

Most ceramic options you will find are glazed, not only for looks but to prevent scratching and other surface blemishes. While the glazed versions work great they aren't perfect for every surface. Areas that are wet on a frequent basis like the bathroom should generally be tiled with unglazed or textured tiles to prevent injury from slipping. Think about this before buying tiles for any specific room in your home.

Most ceramic floor tiles you can purchase don't come with spacers for the simple reason that it provides a wide range of usage with the restriction. For people that want to get a bit more on the creative side and play with different effects this is the perfect choice.

We can't all be creative, so the manufacturers thought of the less creative people out there as well. Mosaic tiles come attached to a sheet already in a pattern in which you only cut the sheet to fit the installation area then apply it to the base flooring. This works great for small areas with little work space. Once you have everything laid out where you want it you can go back in a fill the small gaps with grout to finish off the look.

It should be obvious by now that ceramic floor tiles are the perfect choice if you want a lot of versatility in your flooring options. Just about any clean, flat surface can have the tiles installed on top. The only exception is weak floors that could not withstand a lot of weight as ceramic tiles can become pretty heavy altogether. Base floor strength should alway sbe checked before starting any ceramic flooring installation.