Kitchen Styles - Tile Styles- Ceramic Tile

Ceramic

Pros: Available in an enormous variety of sizes, colors, shapes, finishes, patterns and textures for use in the     kitchen, bath and on the floor. Glazed ceramic floor tiles do not rot, fade, stain, scratch or burn. Nor do they harbor bacteria or odors. Extremely durable, easy to install and maintain. Affordable.

Cons: Cold and hard underfoot; addition of radiant heating and soft area rugs alleviates the problem. Certain finishes can prove slippery when wet. Grout should be sealed to prevent staining.

Installation tips: Substrate must be sturdy, rigid, flat and clean. Can be set over existing floor tiles in excellent shape; however, the preferred substrate consists of concrete or 3/4" plywood and 1/2' cement backer board combination. Cuts can be made using a snap cutter, and angle grinder fitted with a diamond/masonry blade or a wet saw. Use a square notched trowel the appropriate thickness of the tile and modified thinset to set.

Care and maintenance: Glazed floor and wall tile does not require sealing; however, it is wise to seal the grout. To clean glazed floor tile, simply sweep, vacuum and mop as needed. For wall tile, use a gentle cleaning agent and soft rag to maintain.

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