Ceramic tile flooring and kitchens: Are they a good match?

With its clean lines, easy-care surface, and ability to repel water, stains, and abrasion, ceramic tile flooring is ideal for kitchens.

Hessler Floor Covering offers a large selection of tile in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, and Naples, FL. In addition, you can find a vast in-stock inventory of styles by top companies like Marazzi and Dal-Tile at all three showrooms.

Ceramic tile flooring

Ceramic tile is made of porous and coarse clay that is hardened in a kiln and then glazed so water does not cause damage. Solid colors or simple designs characterize this floor covering, which tends to be found in standard sizes like the perennial favorite 12-inch by 12-inch tile.

This budget-friendly, waterproof, and durable tile flooring retains its like-new look for many years.

Porcelain tile flooring

Porcelain is a type of ceramic, but there are differences between the two tile materials since porcelain is made of fine kaolin clay that is hardened in a kiln at a higher temperature than ceramic.

Because of the material makeup and higher temperature, porcelain is denser and heavier and, thus, naturally waterproof. As a result, porcelain tile is the most durable type of tile flooring available.

Trendy styles

Advancing technology has brought new porcelain tile styles to market, and two of these styles, stone look and wood look, quickly became homeowner favorites.

Tile flooring that mimics woods like oak and hickory and stones like marble and slate enhance kitchen cabinetry and help create a sophisticated ambiance. In addition, the tiles are ideal for a non-traditional layout pattern like herringbone.

Visit our tile store today

Hessler Floor Covering installs tile flooring in Southwest Florida communities, including Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Estero, Port Charlotte, and Bonita Springs.

You always receive a free in-home estimate when you shop at Hessler Floor Covering. We invite you to visit our tile store in Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, or Naples today to begin your kitchen floor upgrade.