Tired of the flooring that is in a room in your home? Not sure what type of tile would be best in that area? When considering the installation of a new tile floor, it is an investment in your home and how it is installed is very important.
There are several kinds of tile flooring available on the market today.
There is rubber, ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl tiles are the most commonly used ones, Rubber tile is very durable and made from recycled rubber.
It is available in many colors, and is typically used in basements and garages.
Designs in the flooring can be made with different colors while having a long life expectancy.
It is safe for exercise and work out rooms, and easy to keep clean.
Ceramic tile can be made to look like marble or granite.
The ceramic tile comes in a variety colors, styles and sizes.
It is durable, but can break easily.
Porcelain tile is manmade and so dense it does not absorb water.
Porcelain tile is an expensive type of flooring.
While installation of ceramic tile can be complicated it is very durable.
Porcelain tile comes in many colors, styles, shapes and sizes.
Porcelain tile is used mainly on kitchen floors.
Vinyl tiles come in many colors, designs, thicknesses and sizes.
It is inexpensive and has about a 10 year life expectancy.
Vinyl tile can be a thin tile that has a self stick backing on it.
Thicker vinyl siding must be installed with an adhesive paste.
Check out the different types of tile flooring at the local hardware or flooring store.
Look at the different colors, designs, and displays that are located throughout the store.
Visit with the sales people, and get suggestions or ideas that might be best for your home.
While you are there find out what supplies are needed for the installation of the tile floor you have chosen.
Get a list of the supplies, tiles needed for the job, and tools you will need along with the prices of each.
Ask the sales person if there is a certified installer in the area.
If there is, get a list of the certified tile installers and see if they have names of home owners that have used any of the companies on the list.
Visit with the home owners that used the certified tile companies.
Ask the resident a few questions like; are they are happy with the job that was done? Was the job completed on time? Did the home owner order the tile from the company that installed the flooring? Did they receive any discount when they got the tiles from the installer? Frequently the company will give you a discount on the tiles and supplies for the floor installation, if they are installing the flooring.
The discount can be considerable.
Considered the following points when you are considering self installation or having a certified tile installer do it.
The money you would have spent on supplies, tools, and electrical equipment; is money saved if you have a contractor do it.
The mess and clean up that goes with the removal of the old floor and installation of the new flooring is completed by the contractor.
Your friends and family are more important than the money saved while they help you install the tile floor.
The time you can spend with the family and friends is priceless when having fun and doing something fun.