Stone and tile flooring is durable and versatile

Tile and natural stone floors are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms as well as entryways and outdoor spaces. Terracotta, ceramic, and porcelain are popular tile materials while travertine, slate, and granite are commonly used stones. Haight Carpet & Interiors is a tile store in Woodinville, Washington, that also offers other types of flooring. You can browse through samples in our Woodinville, Washington, showroom or in your home by requesting our shop at home service.

Tiles made of stone and clay are hard-surface flooring options that can be found in many shapes and sizes. What’s great about flooring made with natural materials is that no two pieces are alike. Thus, the floor is both visually appealing and practical. Glazed floors resist water, stains, and scratches. Floors are very durable, and most likely, will never need to be replaced. There is a brand to match any room decor or design idea. Stones range from rustic limestone to elegant marble. Tiles range from old-world terracotta to modern and sleek ceramic metro.

Ceramic, porcelain, and terracotta tiles are made from clay and other natural materials, and each is fired at different temperatures in a kiln. Porcelain is virtually impervious to water. Therefore, unlike other clay tiles and natural stones, it does not need to be glazed to resist water. Porcelain is superior to ceramic. Made from fine kaolin clay, it is heavier and denser. It’s available in multi-color designs while ceramic usually comes in solid colors and patterns. Porcelain can even mimic the look of other materials like wood, metal, and natural stone.

Like clay tiles, natural stone flooring is ideal for households that include pets since animals can’t scratch the durable floor. While stones often bring earthy, muted tones to mind, they actually come in a wide range of colors. It’s best to learn about all of a stone’s characteristics before making a final flooring choice.

Slip-resistant slate is great for the safety-conscious homeowner while very heavy granite must have a sturdy subfloor. Relatively soft sandstone flooring is not compatible with high heels. Overall, stone works well in high traffic areas of the home.

Haight Carpet & Interiors has been providing quality flooring to western Washington for many years. Our service area includes Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, and Bellevue. In addition to flooring installation, we offer free in-home measurements and design consultation. You can schedule an in-store or at-home appointment to get your flooring project started. We provide convenient financing so the upgrade is guaranteed to be stress-free.