Our Expert Floor Tile Installers Can Also Repair Tile Flooring
Complete tile floor installation and repair services
Maple Wood Floors II aims to be better at what we do than any other tile installation contractor.
Whether building a 5,000-square-foot apartment for a national client or a 200-square-foot bathroom for a local family, we always perform our best work since our client connections are just as meaningful as the work itself.
Choosing what to do with your tile flooring can be tricky. We help with our vast physical or catalog sample collections and expert opinions based on decades of experience.
Types of floor tiles for your home or business
In addition to Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring, which looks like wood, stone, or ceramic tiles, here are some other common tile types that we recommend and install for indoor flooring.
Each is durable, water-resistant, and easy to clean.
Ceramic tile
Ceramic tiles are one of the most common types of tile used for floors.
Be sure to understand the distinction between glazed and unglazed tiles. Unglazed ceramic tiles have an artistic, rustic appearance, while glazed ceramic tiles offer more protection for longer-lasting floors.
Pros:
- Very durable material
- Repels water and stains when glazed or sealed
- Non-allergenic
- Countless printed, embossed, and patterned design options
- Easy to clean
- Great choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms
- Can last for hundreds of years if installed and cared for properly
Cons:
- Hard surface underfoot unless covered by rugs
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Surface will cool in cold weather
Terra cotta tile
Terra cotta tile dates back before the birth of Christ and is used today for a rustic, weathered sort of flooring design.
Pros:
- Very durable material
- Provides an Old World ambiance to any room
- Holds up to stains, scratches, and moisture when properly sealed
- Non-allergenic
- Easy to clean
- A warmer surface than other tiles in cold rooms
Cons:
- Colors limited to earthy shades of red or brown
- Hard surface underfoot unless covered by rugs
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Quality varies and contractors must source properly
Marble tile
Marble is a beautiful, natural stone renowned for making a statement in any home or business.
It’s most popular in kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, and hallways. However, you can also install it on stairways!
Pros:
- Projects a natural elegance, increasing home value
- Very durable material
- Offers a wide range of colors and patterns
- Eco-friendly
- Non-allergenic
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Slippery when wet
- Can scratch, chip, or stain, requiring higher maintenance
- Hard surface underfoot unless covered by rugs
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Surface will cool in cold weather
Porcelain tile
Porcelain tiles are similar to ceramic tiles but are made from a higher-quality material.
In years past, they were far more expensive than ceramic tiles, but modern demand has lowered their price somewhat.
Pros:
- Highly stress-resistant, even for commercial use
- Naturally stain- and water-resistant
- Non-allergenic
Easy to clean - Countless printed, embossed, and patterned design options
- Can mimic marble, granite, wood, steel, bamboo, cork, and more
- Great choice for living rooms, hallways, and other high-traffic areas
- Can last for hundreds of years if installed and cared for properly
Cons:
- Slightly more brittle than ceramic
- Hard surface underfoot unless covered by rugs
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Surface will cool in cold weather
- Requires grout sealing and maintenance
Mosaic glass tile
While more commonly used for walls, backsplashes, and countertops, installing mosaic glass tile flooring is an ambitious way to emote grand luxury.
Pros:
- Elegant design with solid and multicolored options
- Naturally stain- and water-resistant
- Non-allergenic
- Easy to clean
- Eco-friendly option, with less energy production during manufacture and recycling options
- Luminosity creates a unique glowing effect among flooring options
- It resists cracking when meeting strict ASTM standards
Cons:
- Can scratch, so best for lightly trafficked areas
- More costly than some other tile alternatives
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Surface will cool in cold weather
Quarry tile
This rugged, waterproof material is formed and fired somewhat like brick despite its name.
It is harder than ordinary clay bricks because it includes minerals and high firing temperatures. Outside of commercial use, more and more homes use it as flooring in sunrooms, entryways, or even dining rooms or kitchens.
Pros:
- Inexpensive compared to other tile flooring types
- Highly durable
- Chip- and break-resistant
- Excellent for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Can stain easily if not sealed
- Unforgiving in falls unless covered by rugs
- Surface will cool in cold weather
PLEASE NOTE!
How to choose the right floor tiles for your needs
We encourage you to consider the pros and cons of every tile material listed above.
Additionally, please discuss your needs with our tile flooring experts. Our decades of experience can help you make the best choice of flooring material based on your interior design, rooms, budget, and other considerations.
Tile foor repair services
Many things can go wrong with tile flooring, from cracks to loose grout to entire sections of tile lifting.
We have years of experience repairing tile floors in residential and commercial settings. We’ll work with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and budget, and we’ll walk you through every step of the process, so there’s no confusion.
We want our customers to be confident in their repairs, and we never leave until they are happy with the results.
FAQs about Maple Wood Floors II tile installations
Tile installation can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the size of the space and the type of tile we install.
Larger projects will take longer, but we work diligently to get the job done quickly without sacrificing quality.
We understand that a fresh installation can brighten up any space, and we want to make sure you can enjoy your new tiles as soon as possible!
It depends on the type of tile you choose.
Some tiles, like ceramic or porcelain, may require trim to go around the edges of the room since they cannot be cut on-site. If you are using a natural stone like marble or granite, you will not need a trim because the edges of the stone will be natural.
There are many trim types available, so you can choose one that matches your décor.
We are passionate about our work, and we always put the customer first.
We are reliable and continually work to the highest standards. We are always up for a challenge, and we love a good project, whether residential or commercial.
We have been committed to providing our clients with quality workmanship and superior customer service from our very beginnings.
Our team of highly skilled professionals has the experience and expertise to handle any project, big or small. We take pride in our work, and we stand behind our products and services 100%.
We are licensed and insured, and we always adhere to the highest safety standards.
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Please look around our site to learn about the many types of wood flooring we install, including wood floor designs and borders and our refinishing and staining services. We also refinish and resurface stairs.
Please contact us today for a free estimate and to talk more about all your flooring needs and how we can help.