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Do you want to cover your home with effortless style? Consider the ever-timeless tile to dress up every room in your home. Based on the name, you can guess where this tile can go. But how can this tile be so versatile? What makes it so special? Learn the tile basics so you can find your wall or floor tile, and shop with confidence.

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	Daltile Revo Tile Wood Visual	Daltile SimplyStick Mosaix	Daltile Color Wheel Mosaic	Daltile Bee Hive	Daltile Uptown Glass Mosaic
Uses	Floor	Wall	Wall and Floor	Walls, Floors, and Countertops	Walls and Floors
Material	Porcelain	Marble, Limestone & Glass	Glazed Ceramic	Color body Porcelain	Glass
Size	6” x 24”	11" x 11" Sheet	14” x 12” Sheet	10" x 8.5" or 24" x 20"	11"x11" or 12"x12" Sheet
Installation	Interlocking- No Mortar, No Mess	Peel and Stick	Mortar	Mortar	Mortar
Price	$	$$	$$	$$	$$$

Tile Material

Did you know that not all tiles are made of the same material? It’s true! The tile material determines important features such as tile durability, and body. While both porcelain and ceramic tile are sturdy, awesome, and beautiful, each type of tile is made differently.

Porcelain Tile

While porcelain is a type of ceramic, the construction of porcelain tiles is different from ceramic tiles. Porcelain is fired in higher temperatures to dry out any moisture, and is much harder pressed, making it more resilient to heavy foot traffic and thus longer lasting.

Porcelain tile body color can run the same throughout the entire tile. Meaning if any damage happens to your porcelain tile, the color underneath the glaze is the same, making the inevitable chip less noticeable.

Thanks to its denser materials and resistance to water, porcelain tiles are more versatile and can go in a wide array of rooms in your home. The most recommended applications for porcelain tiles are showers, backsplash, exteriors, and high-traffic tile flooring. But remember to always check with your tile manufacturer for specific approved applications, not all porcelain tile is recommended for showers and exteriors.

Advantages of Porcelain Tile

Density: Porcelain tile is created using dense clay and minerals that are then molded under extreme pressure. Basically, it means they’re super dense now.
Hardness: Porcelain tile is harder than ceramic tile and less prone to chips. If the tile is glazed, check out the PEI rating as well.
Great for High-Moisture Areas: Porcelain tile is impermeable to water, so you don’t have to worry about subfloor damage from water, or mold growth.
Outdoor Use: Since porcelain is frost-proof, unlike ceramic, most products can be used outside.
Maintenance: Porcelain is easy to clean and maintain. All you need is a broom or vacuum and damp mop. However, keep in mind that grout should be resealed every few years.
Through-Color: Porcelain has the option of through color that ceramic often doesn’t. That means the body of the tile is the same color as the surface.
Great for Resale: Porcelain will definitely up your resale value, especially wood-look tile which is trending right now.

Disadvantages of Porcelain Tile

Cost: Porcelain is the more expensive of the ceramic tiles. However, it does last the longest.
Authenticity: Porcelain has rigorous testing and certifications. You’ll want to make sure the porcelain you’re buying is actually porcelain.
Difficult DIY Cutting: Porcelain isn’t a DIY-friendly material, as it requires a wet saw to cut properly.

Top-Rated Porcelain Tiles

Shaw Revival Islander 8" x 8"
Daltile Fabrique
Daltile Revo Tile - Wood Visual
Shaw Marlow Deco Mix 8" x 8"
Daltile Affinity

Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tiles are made from clay that is pressed and kiln fired, making them extremely durable. Since clay is a naturally occurring material, ceramic tile is a readily-available flooring option that has maintained its popularity for centuries, even in the face of new flooring technologies.

Ceramic body color is either red or brown, this means unless you choose a red or brown body color for your tile, any damages or chips in your ceramic tile are visible. While ceramic tiles are durable, they’re not recommended for outdoor use, as they are not stable in freeze / thaw environments. The most popular places to apply ceramic tiles are bathrooms, kitchens, and wall tile.

Advantages of Ceramic Tile

Inexpensive: Ceramic tile is an inexpensive way to upgrade your home. If you’re looking to take on a budget project, this is a great material for that purpose.
Great DIY Material: Ceramic tile can be easier to do custom cuts with since it’s not as dense as porcelain, which means it’s a more DIY-friendly product for weekend warriors.
Water Resistance: Though it’s not entirely impermeable to water like porcelain tile, a glazed finish offers a non-porous surface.
Maintenance: Just like porcelain, ceramic tile is easy to clean- just grab a broom or vacuum, and remember to reseal your grout every few years.
Wide Selection: Ceramic tile has just as wide of a selection as porcelain tile. It even has the popular wood-look planks!
Family-Friendly: Ceramic tile is great for families and pets and won’t stain as long as the glaze is intact.

Disadvantages of Ceramic Tile

Visible Damage: Unfortunately, if you chip ceramic tile, you’re probably going to see the body color come through and it will be noticeable.
Can’t be Used Outside: Ceramic tile needs to remain indoors, as freezing and thawing can cause cracking over time.
More Likely to Chip: Since it’s not as hard or dense as porcelain, it is more prone to chipping.

Top-Rated Ceramic Tiles

Daltile Affinity Mosaic
Daltile Octagon Dot
Daltile Memoir
Daltile Cove Creek
Emser Tile Ciudad Mosaic

Tile Body

Now that we know the basics of what tile is made of, let’s talk about the tile body. When shopping for tiles, you’ll notice you have different “body” options, which refers to what’s below the glaze.

You will typically find four types of tile bodies to choose from.

Through Body

This is what you’ll see in porcelain floor tiles where the body (inside) of the tile matches the glaze (outside). This becomes important if you ever chip your floor and can’t replace the tile immediately.

Color Body

This is for those patterned tiles so the main body of the tile is colored to match the top surface pattern or look. This is beneficial if the surface glaze gets chipped, as the damage will appear less noticeable because it will blend in. On a standard red body ceramic tile, this chip or damage can be very noticeable, and to replace a single tile cannot be easily done.

Red Body

This is typical in traditional ceramic tiles. You will see a decorative top layer, but the inside of the tile maintains the red clay color. This is not typically a problem unless your tile becomes damaged.

Double Loaded

Porcelain tiles can also go through a process known as doubling loading. In this process, extra design and textures are added to the top half of the tile. In this case, the top half of the tile does not match the bottom half. This often yields more appealing visuals but could be problematic if you get a deep gash or chip in your tile.

Tile Finishes

The finish is the top layer of your tile. There are three common types of finish for wall and floor tiles.

Glazed

The glaze is like the finishing touch to your tile. It works like a bodyguard to protect your tile from moisture and stains. Most ceramic tiles are glazed, but people sometimes prefer the natural, earthy look of unglazed tiles. The glaze can cause tiles to be more slippery when wet, so we recommend using a textured glazed tile if you plan to use it in a bathroom or water-prone area.

Polished

For a truly flawless surface, polished porcelain floor tiles are ground down to a high polish just like natural stones like marble and granite. A polished finish protects your tile from absorbing dirt and debris, offering you a sharper-looking floor.

Unglazed

Unglazed tiles have no extra finish added after firing. They often look more earthy and natural than glazed ceramic tiles, but they are not quite as impervious to liquid or as easy to maintain. While these tiles can (and are) still used in rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens, they will require more maintenance than their safeguarded glazed counterparts.

Type of Tiles

Does tile only belong in certain areas or rooms? No way! Thanks to their durability and versatility, you’ll be happy to know that our selection of tiles can go in several areas of your home.

Let’s talk about our selection of tiles, and how they are used throughout your home.

Floor Tiles

Floor tiles are some of the most durable and beautiful flooring options on the market. Floor tiles have added texture to reduce slipperiness and are made thicker and denser to withstand foot traffic, appliances, and furniture. Primarily porcelain, floor tiles are available in a variety of gorgeous color, shapes, and patterns.

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Wall Tiles

A tiled wall can be an excellent accent wall, that adds depth, and uniqueness to any room. Wall tile tends to be thinner, smoother and more delicate. It’s also much slicker when it’s wet, which is why wall tile is not recommended underfoot.

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Backsplash Tiles

A form of wall tile made to protect your walls in your kitchen or bathroom, backsplash tile can also give your space a splash of character with different tile shapes, and finishes.

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Exterior Tiles

The toughest tile is the tile that is made for the great outdoors. Made of porcelain, your exterior tiles won’t crack under pressure, or in freeze and thaw conditions, so your outdoor oasis is ready for elements! For effortless beauty, make a statement with exterior tiles.

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Tile Style

Previously, tile resembled traditional stone, offering a classic, muted look that was beautiful but not necessarily exciting. However, technological advances have changed all that! Wood-look tile flooring is now taking the world by storm, and you’ll even see some surprising decorative looks, as well.

Wood-Look Tile

It’s no surprise these gorgeous tiles that look like wood are just about the hottest thing on the flooring market. In fact, manufacturers are now able to mimic the trending textures of solid hardwood, including wirebrushed, handscraped and distressed looks. Wood-look tile floors make your home look warm, current, and expensive. Choosing an ultra-durable tile will offer you an elegant look without the worry and maintenance of solid hardwood.

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Stone-Look Tile

Found mostly in kitchens and bathrooms, natural stone looks are increasingly popular due to their surge in accessibility. With current advancements to flooring technology, these stone-look ceramic tiles are more convincing than ever before. Used as floor or wall tile, stone-look will give your space a classic finish to any room.

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Patterned Tile

Maybe you’re more of an out-of-the-box person who prefers a funky tile. Perfect! Our selection of patterned tiles will make a statement in any room. Even better, the pattern you choose for your tile will last and give an elegance that wallpaper can only dream of having. Be it the backsplash for your kitchen, or a gorgeous entryway to your home, patterned tile adds an element of fun and warmth to your space!

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Tile Colors

You can find tile options mimicking all the hottest colors in natural stone and wood flooring colors, such as white marble, chalky slate, and more. Find trending gray looks or go with a white stone.

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Tile Sizes and Shapes

Traditionally, tile flooring only came in squares and wider rectangles. Now, any type of tile can make a splash with unique shapes and sizes that are taking the flooring world by storm, soaring above the traditional tile.

Tile Sizes

Tile size is an important piece of the tile shopping puzzle. Right now, large tiles and planks are all the rage. They make your space look larger and provide fewer grout lines than smaller tiles. However, that doesn’t take away the value of using small tiles. With more unique tile shapes, small tiles create gorgeous accent walls and backsplash that can be easily installed. Small-scale tiles are extremely popular for tubs or showers as using more grout makes surfaces slip resistant.

With a large range of sizes available, you can choose what works best for your space!

Tile Shapes

So you have the squares and rectangles, but have you considered the unconventional and ever-popular hexagon-shaped tile? Recently differently shaped tiles are becoming more and more popular. Creating mosaics, accent walls, and backsplash, thinking beyond squares and rectangles can take your walls and floors to the next level. Not sure what shape fits your style? Don’t worry about it, we have a wide selection of tile shapes to choose from.

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