Reader Question: Why is tile a good choice for my floor?

A home’s flooring choice can help define the overall mood of a room; it can bring out the furniture and décor.  There are a lot of options for flooring and one of the most popular materials preferred by homeowners is tile.

Here are three quick and easy reasons why it can be a good choice:

1. Easy to clean and maintain. Keep walk off mats at every entryway to help reduce as much dirt as possible from getting on your floors.  We suggest sweeping your floors regularly and damp-mopping them with the manufacturer’s recommended cleaners.
2. It comes in various designs, patterns, colors and styles. Floor tiles come in hundreds of designs and patterns so homeowners will surely be able to find the perfect style and design that will match and complement the overall look of the house.
3. Durable and versatile. Tile is more stain and mold resistant than some flooring materials.  They are also durable, so they can be used in a variety of rooms throughout the house. For example, you can put tile in an area that has a lot of activity like an entry or hallway.  You can also put tile in an area exposed to water like a bathroom, kitchen, or even outdoors.

Indeed, tiles have a number of advantages giving homeowners the durability, the aesthetic beauty and functionality that they need for their home flooring.  If you can maintain tile it will be long lasting and a durable choice for your home.