Left image: Photo: Allison / Adobe Stock Right image: Photo: Bryan / Adobe Stock Porcelain and ceramic tiles are often considered one and the same. However, there are significant differences in each tile’s porosity and makeup. Though both are made of clay and baked in a kiln, that’s where their similarities end. Porcelain is harder…
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Photo: Pixel-Shot / Adobe Stock Tile and wood flooring are both solid choices as part of an upscale aesthetic in your home. Wood is warm and inviting with a traditional, luxurious appearance that’s hard to beat. Natural stone tile has a rugged, earthy appearance that’s super-contemporary yet timeless, and manufactured tile, like porcelain or ceramic,…
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phototropic/E+ via Getty Images Tile and laminate are both smart flooring choices, with ample varieties to suit any budget. Tile is generally more expensive but also more durable than laminate. Laminate is less expensive and better suited to DIY installation. Explore the pros and cons of tile and laminate to decide which is the best…
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July 16, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. On This Page: How to Clean Marble Floors By Hand Cleaning Grooves or Grout Between Marble Tile Floors How to Polish Marble Floors Using Steam Cleaners Maintaining Marble Floors Marble is a beautiful, natural stone…
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May 18, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. On This Page: Cleaning & Maintaining Tile Floors How to Clean Ceramic Tile Floors Cleaning Natural Stone Tiles Vinyl Tiles How to Clean Grout How to Use a Steam Cleaner on Tile Floors Average Cost…
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© coralimages – stock.adobe.com. The best tile for shower floors depends on your budget, the size of the space, and the aesthetic you want. In the U.S., the most popular shower floor tiles include porcelain, ceramic, glass, travertine and pebble. Use our guide to find a tile type that’s durable, fits your budget and is…
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© Halfpoint – shutterstock.com When choosing the best shower flooring for your home, consider budget, durability, surface type and maintenance ease. Popular materials include tiles, wood, pebble and acrylic. Look at the aesthetic, cost, and pros and cons of each to find the one that best meets your needs. On This Page: How to Choose…
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© bmak – stock.adobe.com. The best hardwood flooring for your kitchen depends on your budget and sense of style. Popular types of hardwood flooring include engineered wood flooring, solid unfinished or prefinished planks and reclaimed wood. Hickory, oak, ash, maple and cherry are all common wood types of flooring. Use our guide to choose a…
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How & Where to Get the Best Prices on Rubber Flooring Rubber flooring costs around $1 to $5 per square foot for rubber sheeting or $3 to $5 per square foot for rubber tiles. Rubber matting costs around $1 to $5 per square foot while recycled rubber is about $11 per square foot. Purchasing rubber…
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How & Where to Get the Best Prices on Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring is one of the cheapest flooring options available. On average, laminate flooring is $1 per square foot. It is a popular option due to its likeness to real hardwood for a fraction of the cost. Replacing or updating flooring on a budget…
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How & Where to Get the Best Price on Budget Tile Flooring Finding the best value of tile flooring is a combination of the right solution at the best price. At the cost of $2.50 to $3 per square foot, the best budget tile flooring options are ceramic, porcelain, faux wood and vinyl. Consider your…
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