Lifestyle of Tile Tile Selection Tips Easy Tile Care Guide

Tile Versus Other Counter and Floor Coverings

Value: Ceramic tile, properly chosen and installed, is a material of lasting beauty that actually appreciates in value. It's an investment that lasts a lifetime.

Durability: Tile is the most durable flooring and facing material available. It's color permanent, flame proof, abrasion resistant, and won't cut, tear, gouge or puncture.

Ease of Care: No need to wax, polish or buff. Simply wiping glazed tile with a damp sponge or sponge mop is all that is necessary to maintain its luster. Routine cleaning with a soapless detergent will keep your tile looking new.

Design Capability: By choosing ceramic tile you tapped into an infinite selection of sizes, shapes, colors, patterns and textures. You have the capability of satisfying the design requirements of virtually every setting.

Beauty: Ceramic tile will enhance any environment, from a formal dining room to a kitchen counter top, an entry way to a master bath suite properly selected tile will provide a surface that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Overall Utility: Dollar for dollar, ceramic tile may the investment you can make in your home. Design versatility combined with durability create a product of lasting value.

Six Simple Steps to Selecting Ceramic Tile

1. A rule of thumb: Once you've decided which areas you want to tile, calculate the approximate square footage by multiplying the width times the length of the area to be tiled, and add about 5%.

2. Color coordination: Bring samples of your carpet, wallpaper and paint to the showroom for your initial visit. We can give full size samples of the tile you choose.... Allowing you to examine them on the actual job sight for color compatibility before making your final selection.
3. Sizes and textures: Tile is available in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, patterns and textures. Our showroom consultants can work with you to help determine the tile that is best suited for your needs.
4. Dollar-wise: In our showroom will you find extensive range of tiles in all price ranges. Keep in mind, a tile's durability is not always reflected in the price.
5. Teamwork: We can work closely with your designer, builder or contractor. Let us know who you have selected and we will coordinate your purchase through them.
6. Timing: Let us know when you'll be needing your tile. We can then verify its availability in the quantity you need on special order. We can arrange for delivery and eliminate unnecessary delays.

Lifestyle of Tile Tile Selection Tips Easy Tile Care Guide