Ceramic & Porcelain

If you're looking for a durable floor that will last for the life of your home, ceramic tile deserves special consideration. The array of tile colors available today is very decorator-friendly and encourages custom design effects. Solid color tiles can create beautiful one-color installations. Multiple colors can be used together to create original mosaics.

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Pros & Considerations

Pros

Long Lasting
Ceramic, when installed and maintained properly, will last for the life of your home.

Low Maintenance
Ceramic cleans easily with a neutral floor cleaner.

Virtually Unlimited Designs
Ceramic offers a wide variety of looks, colors and patterns.

Stands Up to High Traffic
Extremely durable ceramic is an excellent choice for high traffic areas.

Great Investment
Although ceramic is harder to install than other flooring, it is an investment that pays off, increasing the value of your home.

Considerations

Difficult to Install
Professional installation is highly recommended, and can be expensive.

May Chip or Crack
Ceramic's hardness makes it susceptible to chipping or cracking from impact.

Hard, Unforgiving Surface
Ceramic is not easy on breakable objects or muscles and joints. Plates and glass may break; knees and elbows may bruise from falls, and standing on a very hard floor can cause muscle fatigue.

Colder Perception
Ceramic may feel cooler to the touch than other floor types, in low-temperature environments.

Ceramic & Porcelain

If you're looking for a durable floor that will last for the life of your home, ceramic tile deserves special consideration. The array of tile colors available today is very decorator-friendly and encourages custom design effects. Solid color tiles can create beautiful one-color installations. Multiple colors can be used together to create original mosaics.

See more: Ceramic Information, Installation.

» View Catalogue

Pros & Considerations

Pros

Long Lasting
Ceramic, when installed and maintained properly, will last for the life of your home.

Low Maintenance
Ceramic cleans easily with a neutral floor cleaner.

Virtually Unlimited Designs
Ceramic offers a wide variety of looks, colors and patterns.

Stands Up to High Traffic
Extremely durable ceramic is an excellent choice for high traffic areas.

Great Investment
Although ceramic is harder to install than other flooring, it is an investment that pays off, increasing the value of your home.

Considerations

Difficult to Install
Professional installation is highly recommended, and can be expensive.

May Chip or Crack
Ceramic's hardness makes it susceptible to chipping or cracking from impact.

Hard, Unforgiving Surface
Ceramic is not easy on breakable objects or muscles and joints. Plates and glass may break; knees and elbows may bruise from falls, and standing on a very hard floor can cause muscle fatigue.

Colder Perception
Ceramic may feel cooler to the touch than other floor types, in low-temperature environments.