What kind of flooring is better to install in a new home, Ceramic tile or Concrete Stained flooring?
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Well....if you want to try both..then try the staining the concrete floor first...or if you want a polished concrete floor that is really cool looking...Anyways...if you don't llike that staining that much then you still have the option to do ceramic tile later...The cost of the tile will very depending on the coat of the material....the labor cost won't change...4.50 to 7.00 a Sq foot.....If you have any more questions on this you can email me at wood42ras@yahoo.com
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I tried concrete staining in my house and it was easy, but it's very cold! Make sure you get rugs. I tried the stain and in the end I got ceramic tile. It was more expensive, but it will be worth it in the long run.
I tried concrete staining in my house and it was easy, but it's very cold! Make sure you get rugs. I tried the stain and in the end I got ceramic tile. It was more expensive, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Either can crack at any given time. I've heard some really good things about the concrete flooring, but depending on the surface showing any cracks that would be visible would be of concern. I love my tile, although it could crack if the floor chose too. If you choose the ceramic tile, make sure and get a good tiler. I helped someone lay this before and it has to be set just right so no air gets under the pieces or it will sound hollow and you will have cracks. It may depend more on the condition of the floor, honestly and then you can decide. If the floor looks good and you want to try it then do it, because later on you can do tile. But you don't want to change your mind after the tile, but I don't think you would, it's great.
I guess both have thier own pros and cons. Stained concrete would require a little more maintenance and be much more costly to repair in the evens of any cracks.
The decor of the home should really be your determining factor.
Ceramic installed correctly,over a sufficient sub floor will be less like to crack and much more easily repaired if it does.
Tile today is much more durable than was offered of years past.
Most tiles you'll look at today will be either glazed porcelain or a solid body porcelain,both offering the best wear rating available.
However...
Installtion is the key to success.
Good Luck in your decision :)
I love the look of the concrete destressed flooring,, if the surrounding room fits the look also..( no modern stuff)
But, to me? It reminds me of a furniture showroom, or a factory type establishment...
Although Ceramic tile isn't soft and fuzzy,, it still has a "warmer" feel to it,, than the concrete.
An option could be to do the concrete if u are on a budget,, then in about 5 years.. add the ceramic. Just the tile for our outdoor living porch/area,,was over 1000.00 / not isn't including the installation.
we have been doing the same thing:: but have decided to go with tiling for now. now grouting involved. lol. check home depot in your neighborhood they can help, great help there.