7 Benefits of Tile Flooring

At some point, all homeowners face the same question: what should I do with my floors? Do you go with carpet or wood flooring? Vinyl or tile? What type of flooring would benefit you and your home the most?

Tile flooring is one of the types of flooring that has increased in demand mainly because of its resilience and adaptability. It can be installed in a variety of environments with no worry of constraints such as water, stains, and allergic odors which makes it very popular among homeowners.

Tile comes in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns. At the same time, you can mix and match the different colors or tiles randomly for a unique look.

Here are additional benefits of tile flooring:

Durability

Tile is extremely resilient when it comes to staining and wear making it perfect for high traffic areas.  It is also pet-friendly and kid-friendly since it is such a durable surface.

Low Maintenance

Tile doesn’t need much in the way of upkeep. They’ll need to be cleaned, just like any other surface in your home that gets dirty. You’ll want to apply a sealant on your tile about once every 4-5 years but aside from that, you don’t have much to worry about when it comes to keeping your tiles in good shape.

Cost Effective

Ceramic tiles are very cost effective. When you factor the initial cost of purchasing the tile and installing them with their longevity and lack of costly maintenance, it becomes clear that tiles are worth every penny. Of course, this also depends on the type of tile you use: there are more expensive and high-end tiles on the market that can drive up the initial cost.

Water Resistant

Ceramic tiles have a glazed protective layer on their surface that makes them impervious to water damage and stain penetration. This is why tile is so often used to floor bathrooms. They’re also naturally resistant to humidity, making them ideal flooring for Florida.

Eco-Friendly

Tile is usually made out of raw materials like glass, sand and clay. These materials often get combined with other recycled materials to form ceramic tiles. They also can literally affect your personal environment: they can reduce your heating bills by keeping your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter by serving as a form of insulation.

Resale Value

Installing tile in your home can also prove to be profitable in the long run if you’re going to put your house on the market. There have been many cases where adding a tile floor to a house tremendously increased its resale value. An attractive tile floor could possibly add thousands of dollars to your home’s value.

Air Quality

Tiles are fired in kilns at extremely high temperatures, making it so they contain no volatile organic compounds. This is important as VOCs contribute to a wide range of health problems. Some other forms of flooring (like vinyl and carpet) have low VOC output, but none can stand toe to toe with tiles.

As you can see there are many benefits of tile flooring which makes them an excellent choice for our Orlando homes.  If you are considering changing your flooring, be sure to contact Prestige Flooring & Tile.