Tile has a longtime tradition of beautifying our homes and gathering spots, and its appeal remains more robust than ever today. Providing a stealthy barrier against everyday splashes and splatters while holding strong against temperature extremes, tile is versatile while allowing you to express yourself honestly. Fun and functional, tile lets you make a sensible fashion statement even in challenging areas like the bathroom, kitchen, or outdoor entertainment spots.
At Alpine Carpet One Floor & Home of Culver City, California, we offer up all the hottest tile flooring and wall tile products. Since there are so many types of tile to choose from, in diverse colors and styles, it’s easy to find the exact look you’ve been seeking, with the performance capabilities life requires. Here are things you should keep in mind while shopping for a new tile.
There are thousands of tile varieties to choose from, though a hefty portion of them is made of ceramic, stone, or porcelain. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are sculpted from natural clays, with firing temperatures used to determine the result. Stone on the other hand is made from natural stone and rock.
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Natural hardwood flooring is certainly luxurious to look at, but it can come at a higher cost, and it has certain limitations. With wood-look tile, you’re not bound to a lengthy list of rules. Wood-look tile perfectly combines the look of hardwood with the amazing qualities of tile. It won’t bend or shrink from humidity and isn’t bothered by spills or accidents. For these reasons, wood-look tile can be used indoors and outdoors – it can even be used on a wall.
Offering us beautiful “hardwood” minus the added complications, wood-look tile makes it easy to enjoy the looks you long for. It is easy to clean. An occasional sweep or light mopping is all that’s needed to make your spaces shine.
Are you looking to spice up your walls, but prefer not to paint or hang wallpaper? Do your kitchen and bathroom walls need serious safeguarding against splashes and splatters? If you answered a “yes” to any of these questions, consider installing a tile backsplash in your home or office.
Today there are more types of tiles than ever before. Tile has a longstanding tradition of beautifying both public and private spaces, and those abilities certainly aren’t limited to flooring. Tile works vertically as well, whether you’re a trendsetter or a total traditionalist. here are wood-like tiles that can give your shower the look of wide-planked, time-burnished wood planks, as well as textured ceramics that keep your loved ones safe- even when stepping out of the shower onto a wet bathroom floor. We carry all types of tile, with thousands of materials, colors, textures, and shape combinations to consider so you can create the ultimate tile backsplash, shower, tub, or fireplace.
Tile creates a durable barrier between life and what lies beneath, including the most moisture-prone areas: your bathroom and kitchen. Shielding your walls from everyday cooking accidents or soap splatters, tile backsplashes are easy to love- and even easier to take care of. Simply wipe away any accidents as they occur and go about your day with confidence.
Tile installation can be a tedious process involving painstaking measurements, grading, and caulking, and before that can even begin, you’ll want to do a fair amount of site prepping. This is why we recommend professional installation. Our onsite product experts can help ensure you get a good start. We’ll advise you on the best products to fit your space and style, and help you design a tile composition that’s as unique as you are.
When you are looking for quality tile in Culver City, CA, trust your local expert flooring store. Alpine Carpet One Floor & Home is a proud member of North America’s favorite independent flooring cooperative. Shop locally and enjoy all the benefits a small business offers while browsing the hottest tile products. Please visit us soon to learn more about tile or shop our tile online today.
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Your tile floor can last generations, with minimal efforts. Follow these tips to keep your tile in tip-top shape for years to come.
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