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If you are swinging between vinyl and ceramic tile installation, then read the following post supplied by T.G. Installations to help you make a more informed decision.
Vinyl tile is the same material that is used for sheet vinyl flooring, which is a thin, man-made product that is made from PVC plastic and has a felt or fiberglass backing, that is covered with a printed design layer. For the tile form, vinyl is cut into squares that can range in size from 9 to 18 inches. Some forms are called composite tiles, as it includes some pulverized stone dust. This is what gives them a more realistic look than plastic-only vinyl tiles.
Ceramic tile, on the other hand, is made from natural earth clays that have been mixed with other materials, then covered with a surface glaze, and fired in ovens for them to harden. Porcelain is a category of ceramic tile, and is made from finer clays and is fired at higher temperatures in order to make them even harder and more durable.
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Vinyl Tile
While vinyl floor tile is designed to mimic ceramic tile, the mimicry is not very convincing; almost everyone will be able to tell the difference between a vinyl floor and a ceramic or stone one. However, vinyl floors do come in a vast array of colors and styles. So from a pure design stance, you will have every choice you could possibly need.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is also available in various colors and styles, however, you should expect to pay quite a bit for them. Ceramic tile offers prestige as a flooring material, more so when they are porcelain. Ceramic tile is not only for floors, it can also be installed on countertops, walls, and even showers, while vinyl tiles are used for floors.
To learn about the ceramic tile installation services and products that we can offer you, and if you live or work in or around the Norman, OK region, please feel free to call us at (405) 451-2574 anytime.