The Many Uses Of Ceramic Tile :
The many designs and textures of tile that are available today make it possible to use tile in almost any room of your home.
Ceramic tile is one of the oldest and most successful ways to protect and cover wall, counter tops and floor surfaces. Brilliantly colored tile has been used for centuries to decorate cathedrals, temples, places and its lasting quality make it possible today to visit these old buildings and still see the tile installations in great condition.
Ceramic tile can be used for both decorative and practical purposes in the kitchen...Tile countertops and backsplash areas make it easy to clean up spills and other food preparation situations.
Tile is easy to clean and will not get scratches and nicks as easily as other surfaces might and the surfaces will last a lifetime with proper care. Tile is unaffected by a sharp knife or a hot pan.
Building contractors in the past limited the use of ceramic tile in the home to bathrooms and entry ways. Today, ceramic tile is being used in many areas of the home to provide beauty and protection to floor and wall surfaces.
Tile allows you to create many different decorative accents from a splash of elegance to a very rustic decorative scheme.
You can use tile on any wall that might be sprayed or splashed with water; but, don't limit your tile considerations to areas that might get wet. A wall of ceramic tile in almost any room of the house can add a very distinctive backdrop for furnishings, plants, or a freestanding fireplace.
You can use tile in these situations that will compliment the floor tile if there is tile in that particular room such as the dinning room or den.
High traffic areas both inside and outside the home offer great situations for tile. Covering these hight traffic areas with tile add years to the life of these surfaces. In these situations you would always want to use tile with a slip-resistant textured finish.
There is no limit to the ways tile can be used to add beauty and distinction to your home or office. Tile creates surfaces that are fireproof, durable, soil resistant, water resistant and easy to maintain...!!
