Essence & Beauty of Tile
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What Is Tile Flooring?
Tile flooring is a catch-all term used to describe any hard-wearing flooring made up of tiles, where the gaps among tiles have been filled with grout. Oftentimes, tile flooring is made of ceramic, a clay-based material. You will typically hear these tiles being called porcelain or non-porcelain (which is also known as, confusingly, “ceramic”), which refers to differences in composition. In general, porcelain tiles are more durable and denser than non-porcelain. Ceramic tiles come in many varieties depending on the production process. Natural stone tiles are the other well-known type of tile flooring. Types of quarried stone include—but are not limited to—granite, marble and slate, each with their own specific characteristics and appearance. Natural stone tiles are far more expensive than ceramic tiles. Adding tile to your home is a smart choice for its many benefits. Tile flooring is beautiful, strong, stain resistant and very easy to keep clean. There are literally thousands of products and designs to choose from, and finding just the right color, style and design can provide a breathtaking addition to your home’s décor. Tile flooring is great for allergy sufferers as it will never trap dust, pollen or pet dander. It is also very cost effective when factoring in price, longevity and ease of maintenance, as well as the increased value of your home.
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Tile vs. Vinyl Flooring
Price
Vinyl flooring is cheaper to supply and install. With tile, you will have to hire a contractor to perform hacking services on the existing material. All in all, tile costs more per square foot. If you are on a budget, then you can opt for flooring.
Maintenance
For tiles, we have amazing anti-bacterial and self-cleaning technology. We also have tiles that are typically found in at least 4 surfaces polished, smooth matte, structured rough, ribbed.
Even for entry-level factory tiles, smooth matt tiles are definitely easy to clean. When it comes to b-floors, they are also usually easy to clean, but they don't really have as many surfaces' options.
Speed of installation
Using tiles will require your contractor to work on a substrate and a good adhesive. The adhesive must be applied completely to the back of the tiles and there must be no compromise.
As for vinyl flooring, they have grooves around the perimeter of each strip and can be installed by simply placing the pieces on the floor and attaching one strip to another. If you need to finish the renovation in double the time, vinyl flooring would be a better choice.
Durability
Tiles have evolved from tiles to heavy duty tiles. In addition to heavy loads, the tiles can withstand scratches and even acidic chemicals. Although vinyl floors are also very durable, they are not durable enough for some applications. You can use them in bedrooms or retail spaces. But you certainly can't use them in car parks, public toilets or even wet kitchens.
Hardness
Tile will be the clear winner here. It is well known that you may need a hammer to break tiles. Vinyl flooring can be scratched by very sharp objects. The only advantage of softness is that your fragile items may not break when you drop them.
Reality factor
Both tiles and vinyl flooring can look super realistic if the print quality is very high. Tiles have the advantage if the material comes from a top factory.
When focusing on vinyl flooring there is no need for joint allocation to give the appearance of a natural tone. In addition, in an air-conditioned room, bare feet can feel cold when touching the tiles. However, vinyl flooring will provide a softer and more natural feel.
Either way, it seems that vinyl flooring tends to be favored. However, if you have been in a showroom before and viewed both options side by side, you must admit that vinyl does seem cheaper than tile.
Vinyl flooring is cheaper to supply and install. With tile, you will have to hire a contractor to perform hacking services on the existing material. All in all, tile costs more per square foot. If you are on a budget, then you can opt for flooring.
Maintenance
For tiles, we have amazing anti-bacterial and self-cleaning technology. We also have tiles that are typically found in at least 4 surfaces polished, smooth matte, structured rough, ribbed.
Even for entry-level factory tiles, smooth matt tiles are definitely easy to clean. When it comes to b-floors, they are also usually easy to clean, but they don't really have as many surfaces' options.
Speed of installation
Using tiles will require your contractor to work on a substrate and a good adhesive. The adhesive must be applied completely to the back of the tiles and there must be no compromise.
As for vinyl flooring, they have grooves around the perimeter of each strip and can be installed by simply placing the pieces on the floor and attaching one strip to another. If you need to finish the renovation in double the time, vinyl flooring would be a better choice.
Durability
Tiles have evolved from tiles to heavy duty tiles. In addition to heavy loads, the tiles can withstand scratches and even acidic chemicals. Although vinyl floors are also very durable, they are not durable enough for some applications. You can use them in bedrooms or retail spaces. But you certainly can't use them in car parks, public toilets or even wet kitchens.
Hardness
Tile will be the clear winner here. It is well known that you may need a hammer to break tiles. Vinyl flooring can be scratched by very sharp objects. The only advantage of softness is that your fragile items may not break when you drop them.
Reality factor
Both tiles and vinyl flooring can look super realistic if the print quality is very high. Tiles have the advantage if the material comes from a top factory.
When focusing on vinyl flooring there is no need for joint allocation to give the appearance of a natural tone. In addition, in an air-conditioned room, bare feet can feel cold when touching the tiles. However, vinyl flooring will provide a softer and more natural feel.
Either way, it seems that vinyl flooring tends to be favored. However, if you have been in a showroom before and viewed both options side by side, you must admit that vinyl does seem cheaper than tile.
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