Make A Unique Look to Home with Porcelain Tile

Posted by Travertine Warehouse on February 5th, 2019

Porcelain tiles aren't like natural stone tiles that are harvested from quarries. They are man-made, just like ceramic tiles. This is the very reason why they are less expensive than marble and travertine. But just because they are created by human hands doesn't mean that they are inferior in terms of quality. In fact, there are many great reasons why porcelain tiles are extremely popular flooring materials for home and even for commercial uses.

One of those reasons is durability. Class 3 and 4 porcelain tiles have high bearing qualities, so they are able to withstand medium to heavy load. You can install them in areas of your home where there is high traffic such, as in living rooms and door entryways. Your porcelain flooring won't show signs of wear and tear for many years.

Another great quality of porcelain tile is that it is low-maintenance. Your floor will still look stunning even with little care. Of course, regular cleaning is necessary to keep polished porcelain tiles looking new. Immediately wiping the dirt and spills and sealing the grout lines are also needed to preserve their pristine appearance. But other than these, there are no special cleaning procedures to do to maintain your porcelain tiles.

Porcelain tiles can help you create a unique flooring in your home. This is the number one reason why porcelain tiles, despite being much affordable, can compete with natural stones in terms of popularity. Since porcelain tiles are man-made, they can be made to look like natural stones, hardwood, and even carpet.

Aside from appearance, porcelain tiles can also be divided into several categories such as finish, size, and edges. You can buy matte, glazed, polished, double charged, and textured finish. You can also find porcelain tiles cut into small squares, rectangles, and boards. There are two kinds of porcelain edges, namely (1) rectified and (2) pressed edge. Using only one material, you can create different looks for various areas in your home like the kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedroom.

Talk to stone experts if you need help in choosing the best type of porcelain tiles. You can reach them through their online shops. With their knowledge about porcelain tiles, they can surely help you find the right cut, finish, and size of tiles to achieve the flooring design you want.

About the Author:

This article is written by Eric Barthelemy, associated with Travertine Warehouse. Travertine Warehouse came into inception in 2003 with the goal of catering the US market with premium quality travertine tiles and stone products at factory direct prices. They are pioneer in providing marble tiles, pavers, copings & other Marble tile products. Travertine Warehouse is presently one of the largest Natural Stone Importers and Distributors in the U.S., with an on-hand inventory of over 4 million sqft of Premium Quality Travertine and Marble available.