Selecting The Best Tile Options For Your Bathroom
Knowing the ups and downs of various tiles can help you make a proper decision on which tiles to use.
When considering remodeling your bathroom, and tiling comes to mind, you may be wondering, ‘which tile is the better option?’ When thinking about the various tiles out there, ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl might be the first to come to mind and Bayside’s Finest Construction has a lot of experience with each one of these. Let us not forget, however, that there are a variety of other options on the market. Continue reading to get a further understanding of the options of tiling for bathroom floors.
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1) Vinyl Tiles
Vinyl is the most well know and popular flooring material, mostly due to its high degree of practicality and low cost. Bayside’s Finest Construction has remodeled various bathrooms in which the homeowner requested vinyl tiles for their bathroom floor. Without a doubt, it beats other popular bathroom tiles on the market for safety, durability, and comfort. As important as these three factors are, vinyl tiles have come a very long way in aesthetic appeal and ease of installation. As a matter of fact, CEO and Founder of Bayside’s Finest Construction, Alex Saltalamacchia said, “Vinyl tiles look beautiful if done correctly, and not to mention the ease of installation. We love using vinyl on our client’s floor because not only does the final product look amazing, but we manage to help save them money!” Contact Alex by reaching out to him on his company website, click HERE.
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2) Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles.
If you’re looking for wood lookalikes, stone, lattice-patterned squares, or colorful penny tiles, you’re likely to find yourself in the ceramic and porcelain section when browsing your options. Similar to vinyl, ceramics rank high with regard to maintenance, too, but they are not nearly as comfortable on the barefoot. Installing radiant floor heat helps with this, but of course, a hard surface is hard whether or not it’s warm. Compared to vinyl, ceramic is not as easy to install. If you decide to protect it with a high-grade glaze, ceramic will resist wear and scratches, make sure to CONTACT an expert if you are unsure of how to do so. Porcelain, on the other hand, is a tile that is harder than clay-based tiles and may have some through-body color, an advantage if chipping occurs. This means the color goes all the way through and even in extreme applications, these tiles tend not to show wear. Through-body porcelain is sometimes referred to as unglazed porcelain tile.
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3) Glass tiles
With glass tiling you get the best of both worlds; Covering part of your bathroom floor with a thin layer of glass creates an illusion of depth and, if you decide to tint the tiles, a wonderful stained-glass effect will occur. Bayside’s Finest Construction have done jobs with glass tiling in New York and we found that this specific tile holds up well when installed properly. You can view some of our previous tile work by click HERE.
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4) Stone Tiles
Stone tiles were once confined to the foyer believe it or not, but in the past decade they have transitioned into a very popular tile for other rooms, bathrooms included! Stone tiles can be limestone, marble, granite, and slate. Bayside’s Finest Construction has worked with various different stone and let’s not forget to mention that these tiles come in various colors. The options of texture go a long way as well from, cleft, sandblasted, etched, and flamed. We would like to mention that stone does typically cost a bit more than similar-looking ceramic or porcelain tiles. With experience working with stone tiles, the renowned Bayside’s Finest Construction CEO Alex Saltalamacchia has understood that stone does require more maintenance than ceramic tile; regular sealing and cleaning are recommended. Contact us HERE to find out more about how we can help with your bathroom stone tiles.
5) Plastic Laminate Tiles
Do not let the name throw you off, plastic laminate tiles are a great choice and very durable. Bayside’s Finest Construction bathroom remodeling company in Queens, New York found that many of our clients like using this specific tile for various reasons. One main selling point is the fact that these tiles do not significantly raise the height of your existing bathroom floor, this helps plan transitions from room to room. Easy to clean and durable, plastic laminate tiles fall short when it comes to moisture. Be careful with standing water as it can infiltrate the fiberboard core, causing the material to expand and buckle. Bayside’s Finest Construction much more than just a bathroom remodeling company has come to understand that with laminates, it’s crucial to caulk gaps along the walls, and around the toilet, and when in a full bathroom the tub, which will prevent water infiltration.
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6) Linoleum Floor Tiles
Linoleum is made from Linseed oil, ground limestone, wood flour, cork powder, and pigments. This specific tile is great for repelling dust and dirt, all the while retaining its color. Many linoleum floor tiles come in click-in-place plank designs which help our workers here at Bayside’s Finest Construction install your tiles easily and quickly. Get a quote by contacting us HERE.
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7) Cork Tiles
Cork flooring is easy on the feet and great at holding warmth. The tiles come tinted in a variety of colors, choose wisely. Glue-down installation is one of our favorites here at Bayside’s Finest Construction because it’s not difficult at all nor is it very time consuming, but expect to apply various coats of polyurethane to help close the flooring and prevent moisture from hitting the subfloor, this applies to finished tiles as well. We recommend having an expert handle this, visit our WEBSITE to contact us today and get a FREE quote. Normally, cork tiles are installed with a troweled-on adhesive, but click-in-place floating floor products are also available.
Conclusion
Make sure you have a clear vision for what you wish your bathroom remodel to look like. Contact an expert to handle the work you can’t do yourself and do your research before purchasing any sort of bathroom floor tiles. Each tile comes with its pros and cons. Reach out to one of New York’s best bathroom remodeling companies Bayside’s Finest Construction and learn more about how they can turn your dream bathroom into reality.