Tile Flooring for Beautiful, Durable Spaces

Explore Different Types of Tile Flooring

The type of tile you choose can influence both the appearance and performance of your floor. CDI offers several tile styles to consider.

Ceramic Tile: Ceramic tile is a versatile option available in a wide range of colors, textures, and designs. Its flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of residential spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.

Porcelain Tile: Porcelain tile is known for its dense construction, strength, and durability. Its resistance to wear and moisture makes it a practical option for busy areas and spaces where flooring needs to handle everyday use.

Wood-Look Tile: Wood-look tile combines the visual appeal of hardwood with the characteristics of tile. It can be a useful choice for homeowners who like the appearance of wood but want a tile surface for their space.

Stone-Look Tile: Stone-look tile recreates the appearance of natural materials such as marble, slate, and travertine. It provides an opportunity to achieve a stone-inspired design while exploring the range of tile products available.

Where Can Tile Flooring Be Used?

One of tile's biggest advantages is its versatility. It can be used throughout the home in spaces with different functional and design requirements.

Popular applications include:

• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Laundry rooms
• Entryways
• Mudrooms
• Living rooms
• Dining areas
• Hallways

Tile can be especially useful in areas where moisture, spills, or frequent foot traffic are part of everyday life.

Find a Tile Style That Fits Your Home

Tile flooring isn't limited to one particular design style. Different sizes, colors, patterns, and layouts can dramatically change the appearance of a room. Popular design directions include large-format tile, mosaic designs, decorative accents, wood-look planks, stone-inspired visuals, contemporary patterns, and neutral color palettes.

Consider the existing colors, materials, cabinetry, and furnishings in the room when selecting your tile. Choosing complementary elements can help create a more cohesive finished design.

Consider Maintenance and Everyday Use

Tile is also valued for its relatively simple routine care. Regular sweeping or vacuuming can help remove dirt and debris, while appropriate mopping can help keep the surface clean.

When selecting tile, consider how the room will be used and how much maintenance you're comfortable with. The right product should complement both your design preferences and the practical demands of the space.

How to Choose the Right Tile Flooring

With so many options available, choosing tile is about more than finding a color you like. Consider:

Where the tile will be installed: Different rooms have different levels of moisture, traffic, and everyday activity.

The overall design: Think about how the tile will coordinate with other materials and finishes in your home.

Tile size and layout: Large-format, standard, mosaic, and plank-style tiles can create very different visual effects.

Color and pattern: Neutral designs can provide a timeless foundation, while patterns and decorative styles can create a stronger focal point.

Performance needs: Choose a flooring product that makes sense for the conditions and level of use in the room.