Interior Design: Tiles

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I have been working in high-end flooring boutique for last two years so I'd like to share the information. I used those points when talking to customers... This list might be useful as well for people who work in tile shops and want to be the best sales people. Use my points and I'm sure you will be able to sell.

ADVANTAGES OF TILES

  • Come in different sizes, varieties & shades
  • Long-term investment
  • Extremely durable/resilient
  • Last lifetime without fading or wearing
  • Able to withstand heavy traffic
  • Ideal for outdoor/indoor use
  • Low maintenance
  • Easy to clean
  • Fireproof
  • Waterproof
  • Have high slip resistance
  • Good alternative to stone
  • More superior to other flooring
  • Non allergy product
  • Eco product

DISADVANTAGES OF TILES

  • Slight variation in batches, sometimes not exact colour
  • Not as cosy as carpet flooring
  • Cold (use under tile heating)
  • High prices
  • Might be slippery if wet

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  • tssfacts Sep 22, 2010 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    I am so tired of the whole house being carpeted. My current home has both carpet and tiles flooring. I really like the tile floors. They are easy to keep clean and feel cool to my bare feet. My next home will have nothing but tile flooring.
  • Desilegend Sep 23, 2010 @ 5:23 am | delete
    To Tssfacts: Tiles are quite nice in warm climates and with underfloor heating (cold climates).No ugly radiators.
    Be careful choosing grout. Choose waterproof one.
  • davis66 Mar 11, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Seems like tiles would really be the easiest way to go if you are installing the flooring on your own. Nice lens.
  • Desilegend Mar 12, 2010 @ 6:45 am | delete
    Thanks Davis66. The best usage for mosaic on the floor would be in bathrooms (shower room) or swimming pools. In some cases - it might be hard to maintain it because of trapped dust particles.

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