How to Choose the Right Floor Tiles for your Home

You should not ask, “Where to buy floor tiles?” rather it should be, “How to choose the right floor tiles?”

Why?

It is not that hard to find floor tile shops here in the Philippines. Some are even giving away discounts for those who buy in bulk. However, don’t be blindsided by ads like “50% off” or “less 30%.” More than ever, you should be wary if you’re getting value for your money.

So the question again, “how to choose the right floor tiles?” Here are the factors you should look for once you decided where to buy floor tiles:

Types of floor tiles

The Balance lists six different types of home flooring:

Ceramic tile

Pros: waterproof, can be used indoor or outdoor, and even on countertops
Cons: prone to scratches and grout

Hardwood flooring

Pros: durable, an insulator, easy to maintain
Cons: non-waterproof, prone to noise, expensive

Laminate flooring

Pros: can withstand high traffic areas
Cons: non-scratch resistant, cannot be refinished

Marble flooring

Pros: an insulator, can enhance the look of a floor space
Cons: expensive, needs high maintenance

Cork flooring

Pros: cheap, easy to install
Cons: not good in the kitchen, prone to damage

Bamboo flooring

Pros: durable, easy to clean
Cons: non-resistant to water, vulnerable to scratches

Location

After buying the floor tile of your choice, where would you install it? This is important because as you’ve noticed above there are certain type of floor tiles that are not water resistant such as wood and bamboo flooring. It would be safe if you categorized it into two: the area of the house susceptible to water and those which are not.

Another thing you should consider is the foot traffic in each room. Foot traffic is one of the reasons floor tiles suffer from wear and tear.

Color & Style

You should possess an “eye” for this because no matter how classy or unique a floor tile is, if it is not a good match, well, it isn’t. Is the color and style you chose compliments the entire room or it becomes an eyesore? Moreover, as explained by BuildDirect, “color influences the overall attitude of your room.”

Size & Pattern

According to Tileflair, “there are certain floor tiles that have a variety of sizes and will have a modular pattern to follow for each square meter.” It boils down on the layout of the room. Is the layout of the room plain square or rectangle? Or does it have uneven corners or angles? This is also where you consider going DIY or hiring a professional to install it.

You can determine how many boxes of floor tiles you’re going to buy as well. But can you estimate it on your own?

Budget

Of course, this must be always on top of your mind when shopping for floor tiles. It is way more important than answering the question of where to buy floor tiles? Very importantly, ask how much is it?

It is true that it increases the resale value of your house, stated by Forbes. However, you should not go beyond your budget even with the seduction of posh-looking porcelain flooring. Stick. To.Your.Budget.