Various Types Of Tile Santa Cruz Floors

By Jeannie Chapman


There are many ways that a home can be decorated and one of these ways is through use of tile Santa Cruz services. Tiles beautify the home and are also useful in other ways when installed in different rooms like kitchen or bathroom. They come is various shapes, sizes, color and design to suit the area they are to be installed, so no matter the need there are befitting tiles in the market.

The material used determines how long they will last after been installed. Some materials can last for a very long time so it is important for the homeowner to be sure that he is comfortable with the design and color selected. When choosing the right type of tile to use, the homeowner has to consider where it will be used and for what purpose.

There are different types of tiles. One of them is ceramic type. Floor tiles are commonly made of ceramic or stone. These tiles are also used for bathroom walls because they are waterproof. Ceramic tiles are also used for chimney walls since they can withstand high temperatures. These tiles are made from clay which is molded into tiles of different shapes and then fired in a kiln at very high temperature to harden them. They can be painted or glazed.

The other type of tiles is ceramic glossy. These tiles are used for flooring. They have more thickness and weight compared to their counterparts, wall ceramic type. These properties enable them to withstand cracking when trodden upon. Wall ceramic tiles on the other hand are easy to install and are cheaper.

The other type is stone tiles. These are made from limestone, granite and slate. They are heavy and sturdy to withstand a lot of pressure from traffic. Though they must be sealed and polished regularly, ceramic tiles cannot duplicate their variegated coloring and texture. They provide a fascinating and unique design for your house. However, it more expensive compared to ceramic ones hence making then not very common.

Cork type are made from cork and they are mostly installed in the living room because they are warm and do not produce sound when walked on. They require to be sealed too like stone type for protection. Unlike ceramic tiles which are spaced during installation, this type is laid down close to each other without leaving any space between them. Apart from making work easier, the finished work does not imply any kind of tiles was used. Their disadvantage is that they are not very durable as stone and ceramic type.

Carpet tiles look like the cork type when installed. It is possible though to replace a damaged individual tile which enables the homeowner to have his floor looking new all the time. They are available in different designs and are very easy to clean making them a perfect choice for children rooms. They are mostly used in places with large space like halls or commercial buildings.

Vinyl type is similar to carpet and cork tile. They are soft and warm making them very comfortable to the feet and fit for use in bathrooms. They are readily found in the market at very low rates. Rubber tiles are very comfortable when installed due to their soft texture and are also slip resistant. They are not expensive to buy and are easy to install. Rubber tile Santa Cruz flooring can be found near the swimming pool at the shower spot.




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