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Everything You Need to Know About Wood-Like Tiles

Wood-look tiles are very versatile. It comes in a variety of patterns, styles and wood grain
textures. Imagine, having the beauty of hardwood in a more convenient form. Wood-look tiles
bring the aesthetics of wood, the versatility and durability of tile.
Cons of Wood-like Tiles
Expert Installation
Wood-like tile is a little tricky to install. It requires a trained eye to spot hairline cracks and
uneven subfloor. Staging the patterns, blending the tones and spacing the grout lines
consistently is another consideration. It is necessary to achieve a realistic and appealing
design.
Comfort
Tiles don’t give comfortable underfoot like other types of flooring. It is cold to step on and can
be quite hard on the knees and heel.
Slip Resistance
Tiles have better value for money, especially for budgeted projects. Tiles are cheaper than
wood. Also, modern technology can deliver closer to reality aesthetics than ever before.
Some types of tile are harder than others. Mohs scale evaluates a tile’s relative hardness or
its ability to stand up to wear and the percentage of water absorbed.

Class I – No foot traffic. These tiles are for wall-only applications.
Class II – Light/LOW traffic. Interior residential and commercial wall applications. These are
for areas where little abrasion occurs, such as bathrooms.
Class III – Light to moderate traffic. Use these in residential settings with normal foot traffic.
They are also ideal for countertops and walls.
Class IV – Moderate to heavy traffic. These tiles are acceptable for all home use in addition
to medium commercial or light institutional use.
Class V – Heavy to extra heavy traffic. Approved tile for all residential applications, heavy
commercial work and institutional foot traffic.
LOW BATTERY

Pros of Wood-Like Tiles

Value
Tiles have better value for money, especially for budgeted projects. Tiles are cheaper than
wood. Also, modern technology can deliver closer to reality aesthetics than ever before.
Durability
Tiles are relatively smooth unless you choose to have a textured finish. However, in this type
of material, traction is really poor. This makes tile a safety hazard especially when wet. It is
safe to opt for non-slip varieties.
Maintenance
Tiles are relatively very easy to maintain. Cleaning products and tools are cheap and very
basic.
Versatility
Wood-like tiles can go anywhere in the house. Its properties are versatile and can go from
indoor to outdoor purposes. Tiles are impervious to moisture and are abrasion resistant
making it durable enough in high traffic situations.

Types of Wood-Like Tiles

Porcelain
Porcelain tiles are fired at a high temperature, making a dense, durable tile that’s resistant to
moisture.
Pros
Breakage Rating
Porcelain tiles can have high breakage ratings. It can withstand around 3,190 psi amount of
force.
Firing temperatures
Porcelain is made of white or red clay and is fired for up to 1,240 degrees Celsius.
Water absorption
Porcelain has a very low water absorption ranging from 0.5% to .1%. A low water absorption
rating is favorable because it will not be prone to staining, and can withstand freeze-thaw
cycles.

Cons
More technical installation
Unlike ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles due to its different properties require a more professional
installation procedure. Also, it needs a special setting compound to anchor it properly on a
substrate.
Price
This type of material ranges from $3 to $6 per square foot.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic has been used in the ancient civilization due to its durability.  It is made from clay
and hardened by firing at high temperatures. Ceramics are usually coated by glaze to protect
its surface.
Pros
Water resistance
The glazing on a ceramic tile makes it impervious to water and stain. Another added function
is protection from high humidity. This makes ceramic very ideal for bathrooms and kitchens.
Durability
A good installation of ceramic tiles will last up to 20 years if well maintained. Ceramic flooring
is really tough and hard to crack.
Maintenance
Thanks to the glazing of ceramic tiles, dirt, stains and liquids just rest on the surface. Spills
will be cleaned easily without necessary tools and solutions.

Cons
Hard flooring
This characteristic of ceramic flooring makes it uncomfortable for the knees and heels. It
doesn’t provide a soft underfoot.
Costly installation
Ceramic tiles are quite heavy and installations are very technical. Professional help is often
needed to properly install ceramic tiles using appropriate tools. Since it is labor intensive,
installations will be costly.
Tile weight
Ceramic tiles are heavy and this means that it might not be suitable for upper flooring
applications. Professional help is needed to check the integrity of the foundations before
installing ceramic tiles on upper floors.
Price
Costs may range from $3 to $7 per square foot.
Overall, wood-like tiles are the best option you can take instead of having hardwood floors
installed.
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