Ceramic tile flooring

When you are looking to make a flooring decision there are not many choices that will outlast the durability, the timeless appeal and the strength of a Ceramic tile product.  Tile is one of the oldest flooring materials that has been used. Tile is a great choice for any wet areas, such as bathroom, laundry room, kitchen but in the area that I build in in central Oklahoma it is being used in living areas, hallways and outdoor living areas. Tile comes in sizes ranging from 2″ x 2″ for small decorative inserts to larger than 24″ x 24″ of course the latter size needing to be used in a large area. Many of the custom homes that we build the customer will have us lay the kitchen floor area or maybe down a long gallery hall on a diagonal pattern or possibly a brick joint pattern.   There are many tiles that can be laid in a multi piece pattern that looks very nice.  You can find tiles in just about any color and with different textures but most of the time we find it best to stay with neutral colors and decorate around with more vibrant colors if you wish.  I recomend to select your floor tile 1st and then select your carpet, counter-tops, wall color to blend and harmonize with your floor.  Word of caution when selecting your floor tile always ask about the degree of slipperiness as some are worse than others.  Tiles are sold at tile specialty stores as well as home improvement retail centers so when you are ready for flooring include tile in your selection of floors and enjoy the many designs and patterns that you can do with it.