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When you are looking at a tile floor there are a ton of options. Just let your imagination run wild. The first step to try and pick your tile would be the size small, large, rectangle or even a hexagon shape. The last option would be to pick more than one shape and make a design or mosaic as the tile industry call it. Just be creative there is no wrong answer.
Some tile types are:
Encaustic tiles: These tiles are typically inlaid with a design they can either be glazed or unglazed.
Marble Tiles: Marble tiles are great for almost any room in the home and are very attractive. When you polish tile it can be very slippery so you need to be careful where you put polished Marble. The bathroom with kids and a full bathtub could be dangerous just be careful.
Ceramic Tile: One of the most common ceramic can come glazed or unglazed. Ceramic tile and also be made from recycled material such as windshield or glass bottles. The common way it is made is from firing clay, talc and other materials at very high temperatures in a kiln.
Porcelain tiles: This tile is actually a type of ceramic. They use the same firing clay and other materials at the high temperatures in a kiln they just leave out the talc. By doing this the tile is a much denser product and moisture resistant great for bathrooms and kitchens.
Glass tiles: Glass tile can be either smooth or textured. They also come in a large variety of shape, color and size.
Granite Tile: Although not found on the floor except as accents. Polished granite is very slippery. Use caution on the floor or try just as an accent.
Saltillo Tile: Also known as Mexican tile, Saltillo tile is unique do to it is air dry out in the sun. This tile is less durable very porous and should not be installed in a climate that can get below freezing especially if it is installed outside. Another unique character for Saltillo tile is comes in different shades of red, orange and yellow.
Slate Tile: A natural tile usually comes in muted dark colors. This tile typically comes naturally grain you can get it in a smooth finish.
Denver Carpet and Hardwood carries each of the tiles above and many more. They all come in different colors and sizes.
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