Italian Ceramic Tiles
Countless tile options make selecting the right ones for your home a confusing experience. Covering everything from appearance to affordability, we’ve compiled reasons why Italian ceramic tiles are the best option for your home. Not only will this help to save you time but you’ll also be reassured that you’ve made the right choice!
Shapes and Sizes of Italian Ceramic Tiles
When selecting tiles, it often feels like a choice needs to be made between quality and aesthetics. With Italian ceramic tiles, you can enjoy the best of both worlds! There is no need to choose. They are available in a range of sizes from mosaic to larger formats, along with different tile shape options. This means that regardless of the room, everyone’s style can be easily put on display throughout the home.
Natural Appearance: black ceramic tiles or white ceramic tiles and everything in between
Ceramic tiles often provide the appearance of natural materials. This makes them the perfect option if you desire to have the look of wood or marble incorporated into your home. If that isn’t quite the style you’re after, they are also available in a wide range of colors. No matter what, you will find an option that better suits the space! The tile layout can then be enhanced with the use of borders or other trim pieces. There are no restrictions put on the flair you wish to have in your home.
Perfect For Everyday Use
One of the top concerns when installing tile is keeping it free of chips, stains, and visible wear and tear. Italian ceramic is a non-porous material. This makes it very resistant to liquids and spills that would otherwise leave permanent stains. (It’s perfect for households with children and/or pets)! Since ceramic tiles are considered very low porosity, they are ideal for everyday use, both indoors and outdoors!
Energy Efficient
Energy consumption may not be a deciding factor in selecting the tiles in your home. However, we highly encourage you to at least consider it! Ceramic acts as a natural insulator and is one of the best tile options. Especially, if you’ve been curious about floor heating but hesitant about the cost. Ceramic tiles can help to retain heat for longer thus reducing energy consumption needed for indoor heating!
Easy To Clean and Resistant to Bacteria
During the production process, Italian ceramic tiles are fired at an extremely high temperature. This creates a compact material that makes cleaning it a breeze. It’s so simple- all that is needed to clean it is water! Again, the low porosity ensures minimal water absorption as it is being cleaned. Which, limits the growth of bacteria and other forms of mold. (For a deeper clean, we always recommend speaking to those installing the tile for their expert opinions).
Did you know that ceramic tile can actually help to improve the air quality inside the home? It is made of materials that are fired at a high temperature and are free of toxic chemicals. It also won’t absorb possible allergens, dirt, or dust mites in its surrounding space. This makes it one of the more hypoallergenic materials to use.
Long-Lasting
As stated, ceramic tiles can thrive even when met with spills, bacteria, and persistent odors. No matter where they are in the home (including high-traffic areas), they will withstand decades of usual wear and tear. And, while we hope there is never a need to put this knowledge into practice, they are even quite fireproof! In fact, as a non-combustible material, ceramic tiles make it into the list of the top five fireproof tiles.
Although the information varies depending on the source, every industry expert applauds how long-lasting ceramic tiles are. Some say they last between 30 to 50 years. Others say that with proper care, ceramic tiles can last for over a century. In either scenario, it is proven repeatedly that ceramic tiles are the ideal choice for those wishing to limit the need for renovations.
Simple To Repair
In the odd case of Italian ceramic tiles needing a repair, they can be replaced individually as needed. There is no need to redo the entire space for a crack or small breakage! If the damage is extensive or the design is a bit more intricate, getting it repaired may require a professional’s assistance.
High Innovation and Low Cost
Italian ceramic tiles have undergone years of development to ensure quality. At the same time, they offer designs that keep up with the times and trends. This alone appeals to consumers who are promised a better return on investment than other options.
Ceramic tiles also remain a quality option that has more economical pricing than other options. We already know that all forms of tiling come in a range of price points. It is the lower price tag on ceramic tiles that makes them so popular for renovations and DIY projects. At $1 to $35 per square foot, ceramic is one of the lower cost options of tile without sacrificing quality.
Italian ceramic tiles offer many advantages while saying within your budget.
If you’d like more information on how Italian ceramic tiles may be what your home is missing, contact D’Amico Ceramique! Call us at (514) 620-9920, or email us at info@damicoceramique.com. You can also stop by to get more information or to simply say hello in person at 16023 Pierrefonds Blvd. Pierrefonds.