Types of Kitchen Tile
Out of all of the different products and features you can put in your kitchen, the place where you are going to get the most overwhelmed and find the most options is in your flooring. There are literally over 25 different options to choose from in specific categories and then within these categories there can be hundreds of options to choose from. Instead of writing some huge book about all flooring, we are going to give you a little guide on one very specific and popular material; tiles. Essentially, tiles are one of the most used products in a house because they are used in several different rooms. Form bathrooms to laundry rooms and even kitchens. They can also be used outdoors on your patio, your garden and in your pool. Below, you will see around 5-8 different tile floor products, as well as the benefits to using these, some disadvantages and in some general cases, prices. Don’t let the prices freak you out too much though because this is going to depend on where you live, where you shop, how much you need, etc. And if you have any more questions about kitchen remodeling in Cupertino, questions about kitchen flooring, kitchen colors or anything else, contact a local expert for advice.
Porcelain
One of the most popular tile choices for kitchens is porcelain, even more so than stone, because it’s really resistant to things like spills. If you have kids, or you have clumsy moments where you spill things on your flooring in the kitchen, stone is probably not going to be a good choice, but porcelain will be! These porcelain tiles come in so many different shapes, styles and colors, you should really have an easy time figuring out what colors you want to use. But, if you get a little overwhelmed, it’s probably a good idea to take a look at your cabinets and countertops and match those to the color of tiles you choose because this is going to really tie the room together and give you a really cohesive look and feel. When it comes to grout, find a color you like and pick a shade or two darker than you normally would because this is also going to help you hide stains if and when they happen!
Slate
Yes, you can buy porcelain slate tiles. These are fantastic and have a certain look to them that oozes charm and they have a somewhat rustic look to them. Slate is also one of the toughest and most durable products you can choose from which might be important if you are placing these tiles in your kitchen, mudroom or laundry room - places where you have a lot of foot traffic, and things get knocked around a lot. Make sure that when you have these installed, you are not doing them yourself, unless you have experience with them. Placing these on your floor can make the floor more durable, but if you do it incorrectly, it can lead to cracked or chipped tiles, and then what’s the point in that? It sort of defeats the reason you had them installed in the first place!
Mosaic Tiles
Some people think that mosaic tiles can only be used as a backsplash, but I disagree. You can find 12 x 12 sheets of these tiles and you can place them right on you’re flooring. Plus, if you find a cheap enough price, you can also place these in your bathroom - another hot trend right now. These also come in various colors, styles and shapes, bot just regular squares and you can even find ones that look like other materials, like stone. These are really great in moisture or wet areas, such as the kitchen, because they tend to be used with more grout lines, which in turn means better traction.
Travertine
If you can find a masonry that offers travertine, in larger tiles, you can place these on your kitchen flooring. ** Note: When possible, try to only use these in a kitchen on a ground floor. These tend to be incredibly weighty, and if you have an instable floor it could cause some big problems to the rooms below it. These are really beautiful materials though so if you can afford it and have the right floor plan and house, these can make your kitchen look and feel fantastic.
Look of atone
Many people love the look of natural stone, but they can’t afford it. Natural stone can become very expensive. However, porcelain is not. Its very budget friendly. If you like the look of stone, but the price doesn’t fit your budget, then you should consider making a floor with a material that looks exactly like stone flooring with porcelain tiles. You can create a cobblestone look even, and the best thing about porcelain as mentioned above is that it fights stains very well. You get all the charm from stone, and yet a price that you can actually afford!
Porcelain
One of the most popular tile choices for kitchens is porcelain, even more so than stone, because it’s really resistant to things like spills. If you have kids, or you have clumsy moments where you spill things on your flooring in the kitchen, stone is probably not going to be a good choice, but porcelain will be! These porcelain tiles come in so many different shapes, styles and colors, you should really have an easy time figuring out what colors you want to use. But, if you get a little overwhelmed, it’s probably a good idea to take a look at your cabinets and countertops and match those to the color of tiles you choose because this is going to really tie the room together and give you a really cohesive look and feel. When it comes to grout, find a color you like and pick a shade or two darker than you normally would because this is also going to help you hide stains if and when they happen!
Slate
Yes, you can buy porcelain slate tiles. These are fantastic and have a certain look to them that oozes charm and they have a somewhat rustic look to them. Slate is also one of the toughest and most durable products you can choose from which might be important if you are placing these tiles in your kitchen, mudroom or laundry room - places where you have a lot of foot traffic, and things get knocked around a lot. Make sure that when you have these installed, you are not doing them yourself, unless you have experience with them. Placing these on your floor can make the floor more durable, but if you do it incorrectly, it can lead to cracked or chipped tiles, and then what’s the point in that? It sort of defeats the reason you had them installed in the first place!
Mosaic Tiles
Some people think that mosaic tiles can only be used as a backsplash, but I disagree. You can find 12 x 12 sheets of these tiles and you can place them right on you’re flooring. Plus, if you find a cheap enough price, you can also place these in your bathroom - another hot trend right now. These also come in various colors, styles and shapes, bot just regular squares and you can even find ones that look like other materials, like stone. These are really great in moisture or wet areas, such as the kitchen, because they tend to be used with more grout lines, which in turn means better traction.
Travertine
If you can find a masonry that offers travertine, in larger tiles, you can place these on your kitchen flooring. ** Note: When possible, try to only use these in a kitchen on a ground floor. These tend to be incredibly weighty, and if you have an instable floor it could cause some big problems to the rooms below it. These are really beautiful materials though so if you can afford it and have the right floor plan and house, these can make your kitchen look and feel fantastic.
Look of atone
Many people love the look of natural stone, but they can’t afford it. Natural stone can become very expensive. However, porcelain is not. Its very budget friendly. If you like the look of stone, but the price doesn’t fit your budget, then you should consider making a floor with a material that looks exactly like stone flooring with porcelain tiles. You can create a cobblestone look even, and the best thing about porcelain as mentioned above is that it fights stains very well. You get all the charm from stone, and yet a price that you can actually afford!