Tiles are the most sought-after floor material for homes as they have many favorable features to be ideal floor materials. Different types of tiles are available in the market and most consider ceramic or porcelain as their choice owing to their economical costs and unmatched floor qualities. Marble or granite tiles are other choices that are better in terms of material quality but cost wise they are out of reach for many economies. London tiling companies recommend tiles for flooring when clients ask them for their opinion. Here are few advantages that you can derive by selecting tile floors:
Tile benefits
- Tiles when put together make bigger floors with grout lines. This makes them unbreakable unlike cement or concrete floors that will develop cracks over the surface over time. in tile floors, you may crack a tile or two and it can be easily replaced without disturbing the adjacent tiles and at less cost. on a concrete floor you may have to take out the entire floor and relay it.
- Tiles make smooth and glossy surfaces that are easy to walk on. It is soft on the feet and is anti-skid.
- Tiles like ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl are absolutely waterproof and stain proof thus making them easy to clean and maintain. You only need a bucket and mop to clean it and don’t even need detergent to clean them. This makes them cost-effective as you will be spending less on maintenance.
- Tiles are ideal for all floors. You can use them on main floors as well as subfloors, living room, foyer, dining room, bedroom and wet rooms like bathroom and kitchen. Light and thin porcelain tiles in large format are now being used for walls and make great backgrounds while being easily maintainable walls.
- Glossy surfaces of tiles make them stain proof or they don’t let liquid like wine or juice sit on them and get absorbed. Unlike stones they are non-porous and that makes them strong against water. They also offer better drainage in wet rooms and do not allow fungus, bacteria, or molds to form.
- Tiles are cheaper than natural stones and wooden surfaces. Tiling contractors can offer various choices when it comes to tile design, color, density, size, and patterns. Tiles are also durable unless you hit them with very hard objects. They can serve you without fading for a long time and with good maintenance, they can last for more than 2 decades.