Homeowners in Ontario should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the various flooring materials available before making the choice of new flooring. Common flooring materials such as hardwood and laminate are popular, but the unique climates present in Ontario can cause major issues with these traditional flooring types. Hardwood and laminate flooring are especially susceptible to shrinking and expansion as the level of heat and humidity fluctuate. Ontario is known for hot, humid summers and cold winters, which significantly impacts these materials.

 

Floor tiles made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic and natural stone are stable materials that do not react to humidity or heat levels. These types of flooring can be installed without worrying about the materials shrinking or expanding at all.

 

Tiles are easier to install and much easier to repair in the rare case that a tile breaks. Instead of removing an entire section of flooring to repair a small area, a single tile can be removed and replaced, significantly reducing repair costs and time. Tiles are relatively simple to work with and many homeowners choose to install flooring tile as a do-it-yourself home improvement project.

 

 

One of the most common types of flooring tiles is porcelain. Porcelain tiles simply have a harder density due to a higher purity of composition than do ceramic tiles; and porcelain tiles carry the color throughout the tile while regular ceramic tile color is applied only on the surface.

 

The major selling points of porcelain and ceramic tiles are:

• affordability;
• excellent durability;
• huge selection of designs, colors, textures and patterns; and
• glazed tiles are waterproof, stain resistant, and scratch resistant.

Thicker porcelain tiles have excellent load bearing characteristics, making them great choices for flooring tiles in any high traffic areas of the home. They are most commonly used in the kitchen, bathroom, or basement due to their ability to resist water and moisture.

 

Porcelain tiles are also a perfect flooring option for homeowners who want complete control over the look and design of the floor.  Colors, designs and textures can be uniformly replicated across tiles to create specific flooring patterns.

 

 

Natural stone tiles offer many of the same benefits as porcelain tiles. Natural stone tiles provide a timeless look of beauty, status, and elegance that is unmatched by other building materials. They offer incredible durability and are a great investment for any home in Ontario. A natural stone tile floor will never go out of style and will continue to be a source of pride and satisfaction for homeowners for a very long time.

 

Natural stone tiles are typically composed of granite, marble or limestone. Each piece of natural stone is truly unique in appearance; natural stone tiles go together to form their own natural and universally appealing patterns.

 

Natural stone is available in a large variety of colors and textures as well. This allows homeowners to find a shade of tile to enhance any room. Natural stone is often sealed to provide optimum water resistance and scratch resistance but otherwise, it is extremely low maintenance.

 

Improve the look of your home in Ontario by installing porcelain or natural stone flooring tiles. Speak to a reputable distributor today.