When most people think about tile flooring they think about laminate tiles. However, when it comes to tile in Colorado Springs you have so many more options to consider. Tile in Colorado Springs can be made out of quartz, clay, stone, terrazzo, and even metal. Naturally, each of the different kinds of tile flooring come equipped with their own unique characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. Most of the time, when doing business with a company such as Sol Granite, Stone and Tile Center, you are either going to get ceramic tiles or natural tiles.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tiles are manufactured using clay. They are formed using a number of different methods including: dry press, slush mold, and extruding. Ceramic tiles are either going to be classified as porcelain or non-porcelain. Interestingly enough, traditional ceramic tiles are not made of porcelain. They are made from red, white, and brown clay as well as other minerals. Porcelain ceramic tiles use clay and minerals; however they are also made of a white dust called feldspar.
Natural Stone Tiles
Natural stone tiles are manufactured using natural materials. They are the perfect choice for someone who is trying to reduce their carbon foot print. This would include tiles made out of marble, limestone, granite, and slate.
Deciding whether you want natural stone tiles or ceramic stone tiles is only the first step in a very long and grueling process. What color do you want your tiles to be? Do you want them to have texture? Should they have a certain pattern? What kind of surface finish would you like?
If you have a little extra money to pour into the job you may want to consider consulting with an interior decorator and a contractor. The interior decorator would be able to look at the current decor of your room and pick a tile that will match it perfectly. Then, they can work out the details of what you need with the contractor. Finally, you will have a contractor to install the flooring so you do not have to. This takes the headache out of the equation and you will get to enjoy your beautiful new flooring that matches your room perfectly.
Sol Granite Stone & Tile Center provides quality granite and tiles services serving in Colorado Springs. Visit them online for more details.
