Tile and flooring for your residential kitchen remodel can bring the look of your entire kitchen together. There are many types of kitchen tile and flooring to use, and it’s important to choose the flooring appropriate for you.
Tile has been a popular decoration for floors and walls for such a long time, and are very durable and versatile. Custom kitchen tile and flooring have different designs, glazes, colors and textures to choose from.
Some patterns imitate ceramic or natural stone and come in various sizes, although twelve inches square is very common. Some kitchen tile comes with an adhesive backing to be simply be pressed into place. Others are much more complicated to install on your kitchen floor, so deciding what is best takes consideration.
Types of Kitchen Tiles
Choosing the appropriate kitchen tiles for your kitchen remodel is important. Some of the types of kitchen tile include brick, cement, ceramic, glass, hardwood, mosaic, paver, porcelain, quarry, saltillo, terra cotta and terrazzo tiles.
Brick Tiles
Brick tiles are a suitable choice for informal or rustic settings, and are available in many earth tone colors. Stain resistant sealer should be used to treat brick tiles. …Read More
Cement Bodied Tiles
Cement bodies tiles are poured into molds, fired then dried naturally, then color is added. To resist moisture and stains after installation, sealing is required. …Read More
Ceramic Tiles (Glazed)
Ceramic tiles are made from clay and other minerals, shaped and fired in a kiln. For glazed tiles, the color is added after firing and a glassy surface is bonded to the tile. Glazing allows brighter colors and are easier to clean. More color options are available for glazed ceramic tiles. …Read More
Ceramic Tiles (Unglazed)
Unglazed ceramic tiles, also known as quarry tiles, have the natural color present during the firing as part of the tile itself. To resist stains, unglazed ceramic tile needs to be sealed after the firing process. …Read More
Glass Kitchen Tile
Glass tile is both beautiful, naturally reflective and different from most traditional kitchen tile. Glass kitchen tile gives your kitchen a unique look and can give your a spacious feel to your kitchen remodel. Glass kitchen tile comes in an entire spectrum of colors to accentuate the other aspects of your kitchen, and can also be set up in mosaic patterns. …Read More
Hardwood Kitchen Tile
Hardwood tile is a good choice for a kitchen with a traditional theme. Hardwood kitchen tile can come in many different colors, shapes and styles. Although not the most popular material to use for a kitchen floor, wood can give your custom kitchen remodel a rustic and traditional look. …Read More
Mosaic Tiles
Mosaic tiles are usually made of porcelain or ceramic and are two inches or smaller. Rather than flooring, mosaic tiles are generally used for walls or countertops, and come glazed or unglazed. …Read More
Paver Tiles
Paver tiles could be a good choice for your kitchen remodel to add a custom unique design to your home. Paver tile floors look like bricks which have been turned sideways then sawed in half. Paver tiles are about an inch thick and come in all the colors bricks are made in. …Read More
Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain tiles could be a great choice for your kitchen remodel for many reasons including density, choice of colors, simple maintenance and a beautiful look. Generally porcelain tile costs much more than your average ceramic tile and is made from finely ground clay and sand. Like ceramic, porcelain tiles are available glazed or un-glazed and come in a vast array of styles, colors, and textures. …Read More
Quarry Tiles
Quarry tile may be an appropriate choice for your kitchen remodel if you want a durable and inexpensive option to tile your kitchen floor. Quarry tile is an unglazed tile known for being inexpensive, very durable and natural. Quarry tile is often used in industrial areas but also appropriate for homes. …Read More
Saltillo Tiles
Saltillo Tile, also known as Mexican tile is air dried outdoors making this tile less durable and softer. Exposure to the elements gives saltillo tile a unique look and requires a sealer when used indoors. …Read More
Terra cotta Tiles
Terra cotta tiles are generally the same material as clay garden pots, are absorbent and should be treated for indoor use. Terra cotta comes from the latin meaning “baked earth”, and therefore is a clay-based unglazed ceramic. Terra cotta tiles have a natural, brownish orange color, which varies considerably. …Read More
Terrazzo Floors
Terrazzo floors contain stone or marble chips embedded in cement. The polished appearance of terrazzo tiles makes them a durable flooring material. …Read More
Kitchen Linoleum Laminate Flooring
Kitchen linoleum laminate flooring is a less expensive alternative to tile flooring. Linoleum laminate tiles can be put down over almost any other type of prepared flooring and are generally easy to use.
Our professionals at Masterson Construction make sure your kitchen tile and flooring rennovation in LA and Orange County is done right the first time. Contact us for recommendations or to discuss your home remodeling or construction needs. Call 562-650-0272 today.
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