Update Bathroom With Different Bathroom Tile Types
Completely remodeling a bathroom can be an overwhelming task, but replacing the bathroom tile is a quick and easy way to update your bathroom’s look and feel. There are two common bathroom tile types to choose from.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is made out of clay that has been fired at an extremely high temperature. The two biggest benefits of ceramic tile are that it is cheap, and it comes in a great variety of colors, shapes and textures.
Before it is fired, ceramic tile is usually painted with a glaze that hardens during the firing process. This results in a tile that is less porous, making it a good choice for bathroom floors. One drawback to ceramic tile is that it cracks easily.
Stone Tile
Stone tile is cut and polished from natural sources such as marble, granite and slate. Since it is a completely natural product, stone tile retains the look of the stone it came from.
Natural stone tile is more expensive than ceramic tile, but much more durable. However, consistent upkeep is important. Stone tile must be polished and sealed on a regular basis because it scratches easily, and it is much more porous than ceramic tile.
Replacing old worn tile can be done in less than a day by the average homeowner. Choosing which one of the common bathroom tile types to use may be the hardest part of the job.
DirectBuy has a wide array of home improvement products including many types of tile to help you create a stylish bathroom. You’ll save up to 50% on brand-name products for your home.
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