Tile

What do you need to know about tile flooring?

Tile flooring often comes at the expense of many questions and a great deal of research. What’s the best tile product? Does it offer what I need from a floor covering? Will it last a long time? These questions, and many more, are often necessary to establish how well they’ll perform in your home.

A good tile flooring retailer can answer these, and any other questions you might have about this floor covering. You’ll find that they are one of the most versatile flooring materials available and likely to be perfect for you.

Tile flooring is perfect for many spaces

In truth, there likely aren’t any areas in your home that wouldn’t be complemented with tile flooring. It's perfect in damp, humid areas such as basements, laundry rooms, and bathrooms, thanks to immense water resistance. But it’s perfect for high-traffic areas as well because it’s incredibly durable.

These materials do well at resisting stains, chips, cracks, and fading, leaving you with a floor that looks great years after installation. For added protection, or to add a bit of softness to this hard-surface flooring, you can utilize area rugs or runners in your choice of colors or patterns. Visit our showroom today to see our selection!

The term “ceramic tile” is often used as a generic name for all types of tile but the composition of true ceramic is very different from that of the other types. Ceramic is made primarily of clay mixed with various minerals and water. This composition is then processed with heat to create the solidified product. Since ceramic material is porous, the top surface is usually sealed with a glaze. The glazed surface is referred to as the design layer since it determines the tile's finished color, design, and texture.

Glazed ceramic tile is very durable, and when properly installed and cared for, it will last longer than any non-tile material used for the same purpose. It is also one of the easiest surfaces to clean, and because of it's composition, I will not absorb odors, nor support allergens or bacteria. When coasted with a Grade III or higher glaze, ceramic tile is highly resistant to scratching and moisture. Another important feature is that it will not burn, emit toxic fumes, or scorch.

The primary ingredient in the composition of true porcelain tile is finely-ground sand. Unlike ceramic, processing of the porcelain composition involves pressure and extremely high temperatures. The end result is a very dense glass-like material with a water absorption rate of lass that 0.5%. because of its density and composition of natural ingredients, porcelain tile has all the same excellent qualities of glazed ceramic.

The bottom line is that it doesn't really mater which type of tile you select. Ceramic and porcelain are both exceptional floor and wall covering materials.

Tile floors are a designer’s dream come true, offering tons of options including various colors, glazed or unglazed tile, and plenty of formats to choose from. Tile can even be cut into any shape or size necessary for the designs and styles you prefer.

If at all possible, we strongly suggest professional installation for your tile flooring. These products are extremely hard and dense and are very easy to break, especially if the wrong tools are used during installation. For the very best results, leave the job to the professionals.

Choose our showroom for your tile needs

At Rick Short Flooring we know that quality floor coverings are necessary for every homeowner. But so is flooring that caters as much to your desires as to your needs. When you visit our showroom in New Palestine, IN, you’ll be treated to both.

As a tile flooring store, we are honored to cater to the needs of communities such as New Palestine, Greenfield, Indianapolis, McCordsville, Fishers, and surrounding areas. When you’re in the area, we’d be pleased to serve your flooring needs as well. Just visit at your convenience and let us know exactly what you’re looking for.