Ceramic Buyer's Guide

If you're looking for a durable floor that will last for the life of your home, ceramic tile deserves special consideration. This venerable flooring favorite was invented more than 6000 years ago, and tiles dating back to 4th century B.C. survive to this day!  The array of tile colors available today is very decorator-friendly and encourages custom design effects. Solid color tiles can create beautiful one-color installations. Multiple colors can be used together to create original mosaics.  Tiles with designs are often used in decorative borders and insets.  Tile colors and patterns can be used to divide room areas into smaller spaces, create focal points, or add custom touches, much like an area rug. Ceramic tiles can be as small as a square inch, or as large as 2'x 2'.  Tile shapes include square, round, octagonal, and irregular or freeform.  The design combinations are as endless as your imagination.