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Are you upgrading your floors and sifting through your list of options? Hard floors, such as tiles or laminates have become increasing popular in recent times, boasting qualities such as durability, low maintenance and ease of cleaning. But one of the main drawbacks that keeps popping up is the coldness. After all, who wants to step out of bed or from a lovely warm bath onto piercing chilled floor tiles? Not I!
Keep those frostbites at bay and turn your floors into a large, comfortable radiator with the wonderful invention of underfloor heating.
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A porcelain tile could be described as a glorified ceramic. Both materials start out as clay, but the difference lies in the manufacturing process where porcelain is fired at a far higher temperature and with greater pressure. It is also made from a more refined and purified clay, resulting in a superior tile which is stronger, with a harder and more water-resistant surface.
You may need help deciding if a porcelain tile is right for your project. As with all things, they have both their pros and cons which we will look into here.
Starting with the good, the trusty porcelain tile is an excellent flooring choice. It is highly durable and resistant to most heavy impact stresses, making it suitable for high-traffic areas, much more so than the standard ceramic tile. Porcelain
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Wood effect tiles are a popular substitute for anyone wanting the warmth and natural look of wood without all the hassle of high maintenance and high expense. Wood effect is a timeless style choice as it is suitable for both traditional and very modern interiors.