Safety & Quality
Top 5 Customer Tile Questions
1.How do i choose a grout color?
I’m glad this is top of mine because the grout color can change the look and feel of any tile project. The most common choice is tone on tone grout where the grout is a close match to the tile. This reduces the appearance of grout lines. However contrasting grout is gaining popularity. It emphasizes the tile's shape. If you're installing floor tile considered dark grout to disguise dirt and debris.
2.What tile can i install in my shower floors?
The more grout and texture the better when it comes to your shower floor. It increases the slip resistance when wet. Most natural stone and porcelain tiles are suitable for a shower floor, and be sure to select from smaller tiles, penny round or mosaics because they’re ideal for building traction and also on trend.
3.What is the difference between the porcelain & ceramic tile?
Porcelain is dense and weather-resistant because it’s baked at a higher temperature and is made with finer raw materials . Use porcelain for a variety of outdoor, indoor and bathroom projects . Marble and wood-look porcelain is a popular bathroom tile option because of its durability . I especially recommend exploring the large format options like Maximo . Their scale is incredible, with lengths up to 48”, so they showcase pattern and detail beautifully .
Ceramic tile is useful for any indoor project. We dont ’t recommend it for outdoor installations given the composition, but it ‘s a great option for in-home floors and walls. So when you’ re doing an in-home project, shop porcelain and ceramic tile and select the design you like best.
4.Do I need a sealer for outdoor tile?
Let ‘s start with grout . Grout sealer is a necessity for the longevity of outdoor tile installation . A sealer creates a barrier between moisture, weather and the grout holding the tile in place . It will spare you time and potential costly replacements in the long run . For the tile itself, porcelain doesn’t require a sealer . However, slate, travertine and other stones require a sealer .
5.What is connexion tile?
Connexion is a Floor & Decor exclusive brand of quick-lock porcelain tile . Imagine skipping the mortar and installing in 3 steps :
First, you put down the underlayment, then lock the tiles in place and grout . Connexion tile installation is done in one day, and there are beautiful marble, stone and wood looks .