CHOOSING TILES:

With thousands of colors, sizes, and materials to choose from, the average person can be confused. 

Making a decision can be overwhelming.

How can you be sure that you’re choosing the best tile for your specific space?

Tell-Projects can help you create a unique design that will fit your home's floors perfectly.

Let's start with some of the basics!

The 3 most common floor tile materials:

1. Ceramic- Porcelain
2. Ceramic- Non Porcelain
3. Natural Stone

PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) is a ratings agency which reputable tile manufacturers use to rate the level of hardness and durability of tiles.

This helps the consumer determine which tile to install in specific areas.

• PEI Class 1 Rating: No foot traffic. Wall use only in residential and commercial applications.
• PEI Class 2 Rating: Light traffic. Both wall use and bathroom floor applications.
• PEI Class 3 Rating: Light to moderate traffic. Countertops, walls, and floors for normal foot traffic.
• PEI Class 4 Rating: Moderate to heavy traffic. All residential applications as well as medium commercial and light institutional.
• PEI Class 5 Rating: Heavy to extra heavy traffic. All residential and heavy commercial and institutional foot traffic.

An assessment helps determine the best tile material for the desired space:

1. Location
2. Needs
3. Budget
4. Style

COMING SOON: A COMPLETE HOME REMODEL!

Next post, see this process in action! 

We will walk you through this process on one of our current projects.