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Porcelain Tile
When it comes to ceramic tile flooring in Seattle WA, the truth is many homeowners simply don’t know the difference between porcelain tile and ceramic tile. In fact, a lot of them think they’re the exact same product, but in actuality they are not. The biggest difference is that porcelain tile is a whole lot stronger than ceramic tile. But, when the average person is just observing the appearance of the two types of tile, it is really hard to tell the difference between the two.
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are made out of some of the same things, but porcelain tiles are made of denser material that’s packed a lot tighter than ceramic ones. So, at the end of the day, porcelain is a much more durable choice than ceramic tile flooring.
Being that your bathroom flooring would be exposed to a lot of water, porcelain tiles are perfect, being that they don’t take in moisture as much as a ceramic tile does. That being said, if you are a homeowner who is currently looking for bathroom flooring in Seattle, WA, and you have a large family with a lot of bathroom traffic, then the simple fact that your bathroom renovation would end up being subject to a lot more showers and etc. from multiple people makes porcelain a much better choice for you when planning for your bathroom remodel.
Ceramic Tile
One way you can always distinguish ceramic tile from porcelain is by inspecting the body of a single piece of each tile and comparing them to each other. Ceramic tiles are pretty to look at, but when you examine the thin sides of a slate of it, in most cases ceramics have a clay-like type body to them. Most of the time, that’s how it is with ceramic tiles, where the color won’t run all the way straight through the body of the tile itself.
A stronger porcelain tile normally would have the color run all the way through, and only have maybe a small strip of white in the middle.
Still, ceramic tiles have so many different colors and styles that coordinate well with lots of various bathroom remodeling layout ideas. That being said, feel free to ask one of our bathroom contractors from Seattle bathroom remodel whether or not ceramic tile would be fitting for your lifestyle. You can do this during your free consultation session with them, way before the work on your new bathroom begins.
Subway Tile
Subway tile actually originated in the early 1900s in Manhattan, New York, when they were developing the first subways in the city. Just looking at it in a bathroom layout (whether it be on the floor or on the walls and backsplash area of a bathroom vanity), you can tell how this type of tile can easily bring a classic-type feeling to a bathroom.
The reason they chose to use that type of tile back in those days was because it was very easy to clean. So, when all the subway riders would dirty up the terminal during transit, it would only take the workers there a few swipes of the mop to have everything shining and gleaming again.
That’s the same way it happens today when homeowners having a bathroom renovation in Seattle get subway tile within their bathroom spaces. It’s probably one of the easiest tiles to maintain (if not the easiest), and, if you have a lot of people in your household, choosing subway tile for your bathroom flooring wall and backsplash tiles, or shower tiles would be a wonderful choice for you and your family.
Natural Stone
Natural stone tile flooring is also sometimes compared to porcelain tiles, being that a lot of the manufacturer designs on porcelain actually mimic natural stone tiles. But, in actuality natural stone is straight from mother nature, so you can’t ever completely duplicate that. When it comes to trying to decide between natural stone tiles and others that look like them such as porcelain, it’s really just a personal choice.
For example, if you get natural stone marble tiles, then you have to realize that they are going to be susceptible to stains. But, with porcelain tiles, you can clean them with just about any cleaning agent without damaging them. If you know your bathroom is going to be subject to lots of dirt, then you may want to go with porcelain tiles. But, if there’s not a lot of traffic, and you truly value originality, the natural stone tiles would make you happier. Either way, there are dozens of different styles of both that you could choose when deciding on your tile flooring in Seattle.
Vinyl
When it comes to ceramic tile installation in Seattle, WA, there are a lot of different types of responses from homeowners of all ages and backgrounds when it comes to ceramic tile versus vinyl tile flooring. One of the first things many of them say about ceramic tile is that it’s too hard or it’s too cold to walk on. But, what they love about ceramic tiles is that luxury look that you get from them. That being said, vinyl tile flooring can still give you that same luxury type of look, and you don’t have to end up breaking the bank trying to get it when doing your Seattle bathroom remodeling.
Homeowners still sometimes initially have their doubts about vinyl flooring, in that it has its own stereotype of being low quality tile. But, our experienced bathroom remodeling contractors at Seattle Bathroom Remodel will explain to you why that is definitely not the case, and that there are plenty of high-end, low-priced luxury vinyl tiles that would bring the cost of your bathroom remodel in Seattle down by hundreds of dollars when compared to alternatively purchasing stone tiles.
What you end up getting when choosing luxury vinyl tile flooring for your bathroom renovation is a lot more options that you could choose from that’ll cater to your exact bathroom design and layout. Also, you’ll get a floor that’s a lot more comfortable with vinyl tile than if you chose ceramic tile in Seattle, WA, especially in the cold winter months, being that vinyl tile is a lot warmer to walk on.
