Tile have been a popular decorating material for quite some time, plenty of time in fact, for tile to build an impressive record of durability and versatility. And tile flooring takes to customized designs, unique glazes, and special effects with ease. One way to create an eye-catching kitchen tile floor or bathroom tile floor is to use subtle gradations in color across the entire floor.

Or, you can simply frame the room's perimeter with tiles in a different hue or pattern from the tiles used on the rest of the floor. You can create your own "tile rug" or one-of-a-kind tile floor by taking ordinary stock tiles and setting them in an original pattern. If you have a tile floor for the bathroom or kitchen, set it off with a border of tile insets in the flooring. You can also design a floor that combines ceramic tile with other tiles, such as granite and marble, or wood tile.

PORCELAIN

Porcelain is not 'glaze coated' like ceramic tile, so if it ever chips - it is the same through-out the tile. So chips are MUCH less noticeable.

Mexian Saltillo

This yellow/rust southwest colored tile is made in Mexico. This is a low fire clay tile, it is not fired in a kiln, it is actually dried in the sun. Every now and then you'll find some dog prints embedded IN the tile. Some people pay extra for these tiles, others throw them away...it all depends on what you think looks really cool. Mexican Saltillo tile's vary within their 12 x 12 size. They are man-made and some curve a little bit, others have dips or humps. Chips in the tile add character, and many brand new tiles are chipped. Mexian Saltillo is a southwestern, rustic floor tile. It is a beautiful choice, if that's the style you like, and can be used indoors or out!         

Marble

The pros to a Marble floor are obvious, it is absolutely gorgeous! The cons are that it is quite slick, and scratches easily. The good thing about scratches on Marble, as opposed to ceramic tile, is that scratches and chips can be 'buffed out' of Marble. So if you have an accident, you can buff it out and it will look brand new!        

Slate

Slate is definitely a rustic choice that looks very rich! Slate stone is cut from the rock - so each piece is different, although all are 'relatively' the same size. Slate is a rock - so expect humps and bumps and chips. Slate will need to be sealed. 

Brick Pavers

Brick Pavers are the most popular choice for outdoor patios and walkways, but you can have them insalled indoors as well! Brick Pavers not only come in 'red brick' color, but in Sand, Rust, Wood, and other colors!          

Granite

Granite is a lot like Marble - it has the same advantages and disadvantages. Marble usually has 'veins' running through it, where Granite has a more of a pebble-stone look.          

Limestone

Limestone is also cut in slabs from Limestone Rock. It is pitted and looks like rock in its natural state. Sizes vary from 8 x 8, up to 18 x 18. Limestone must be sealed, and can be treated first to bring out the natural tones of the Rock. It is a good choice indoors our out!

Stone / Glass Mosaic

Stone gives a rich, down-to-earth atmosphere to any floor.  The glass mosaic circle in the center adds pizzazz!

Ceramic Tile

Ceramic Tile has a large variety of choices, you can achieve almost any look you want!