Tile flooring has been popular for many homeowners over the past few years. It has an elegant look and an endless variety of styles to choose from. When trying to determine whether or not tile is right for your next home project it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons. Tile can offer an elegant look and is very low maintenance.

Because of how durable tile is, tile flooring is suitable to install just about anywhere you can imagine, indoors and out. You can most commonly find tile on bathroom or kitchen floors where water, debris, and heavy traffic are unsuitable for other flooring options.

Pros of Tile Flooring

  • Water Resistant & Stain Resistant

    • Due to tile being water resistant, it makes them a popular selection for kitchens, bathrooms, and even basements that are prone to flooding. Water collects on the tile flooring without seeping it, making it easier to clean than many other flooring options. Also, when it comes to spillage of food, or waste, it tile makes it easy to clean up the mess, without leaving stains or marks on the flooring. This is a great option for people with young kids or dogs that tend to make a mess.

  • Low Maintenance:

    • Many people choose tile due to its low maintenance. It requires minimal effort, unlike other flooring options such as carpet or hardwood. Tile requires you to mop occasionally when needed to keep them looking clean. This is very different from hardwood which requires constant upkeep, and hiring professionals to refinish the floors.

Cons of Tile Flooring

  • Hard Surface to walk on

    • If you are someone who likes to walk barefoot throughout the house, you may not want to install tile extensively throughout your home. Tile also makes for a hard walking surface, which is why many homeowners prefer being able to walk on plush carpeting in rooms where they spend the most time.

  • Not Noise Resistant

    • Tile does not muffle noise very well, which if you have ever lived in an apartment, or in a basement you may know what we are referring too. You can hear the sounds of people talking or walking very easily through tile flooring. So it is not recommended if you are looking to install in a bedroom or hallway on the second floor of you home.

Wanting to learn more about tile flooring? Connect with one of our sale reps today, and we can help you take the next steps in any flooring project!