Wood Like Tile(11/30/2012)

Hardwood flooring can bring an attractive style to a room, with various wood types used in its production. However, for those with environmental or other concerns about using wood, materials other than timber can produce the look. Ceramic tiles with a wood-like finish can create an effective hardwood floor style, while providing the benefits of ceramic flooring.

Look
The manufacture of ceramic tiles that look like wood can reproduce the grain pattern and color of a number of wood types. This ranges from pale-looking timber, such as maple and hickory, to darker wood, such as walnut and mahogany. Tiles typically come in a couple of shapes. Many have the square shape typically used for standard ceramic tiles. However, tiles in a longer, thinner shape can create the look of a timber plank, producing a more realistic wood style. Grout used for wood-like ceramic tiles will typically match the color of the tiles.

Use
Wood-like ceramic tiles provide an advantage over real hardwood, in that tiles can provide the style of a timber floor in any room of a property. Using real hardwood flooring in bathrooms or kitchens can cause concerns due to the possibility of moisture and water damage, such as warping. However, this does not affect ceramic tiles, making them a more versatile option, with a wider range of uses.
(Author Mosaic and Tile, China Leiyuan 11/30/2012)

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