Daltile has a dazzling array of products for practically every room, every look and every style. But finding the perfect tile for your next project doesn’t have to be difficult. That’s why we’ve outlined some helpful tips to consider before making your selection.
Before you choose your tile, learn more about the different types that are available. Below you’ll find brief descriptions of tile types and how they are best used.
Ceramic tile is a low-cost, stylish and easy-to-maintain tile option. It’s designed to resist ordinary wear and tear while looking stellar.
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View MoreNatural Stone Tile is elegant, durable and can be used in a variety of naturally captivating patterns.
View MoreHard, dense and long lasting, Porcelain is highly resistant to scratches, stains and moisture.
View MoreDurable and affordable, Quarry tile is a great option for both interior and exterior flooring.
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View MoreExperience the look and natural beauty of wood with all the performance characteristics of tile. Popular in today’s design schemes, Wood-look tile brings elegance and sophistication to any room. And, unlike hardwood planks, Wood-look tile is ideal in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
Enjoy the delicate elegance of luxurious fabrics with Fabric-look tile flooring. With a look that’s as rich and intricate as fine fabric, these tiles take cues from textures, colors and shadows, drawing inspiration from the way fabric moves and flows.
Surround yourself with the natural beauty of Slate. Perfect for both commercial and residential rooms, Daltile has worked diligently to create the most realistic natural stone look possible on a tile surface, making it possible to add organic beauty to any space.
As a rule, glazed floor tiles shouldn’t be used where water, oil or grease is consistently present. Improper maintenance can result in a contaminant buildup on the surface, which causes slippage. Daltile does not recommend glazed floor tiles on exterior applications unless tiles are sufficiently protected from direct weather, textured and not polished or semi-polished. Ramped surfaces require a more slip-resistant surface, and we recommend a minimum of .80 COF. Also, Daltile does not recommend polished surfaces in any areas subject to water, oil or grease.
As a rule, glazed floor tiles shouldn’t be used where water, oil or grease is consistently present. No matter the application, improper maintenance can result in a contaminant buildup on the surface, which causes slippage. Daltile does not recommend the use of glazed floor tile or porcelain tile in a commercial kitchen unless the COF > .80 wet. Daltile does not recommend glazed floor or porcelain tile on pool decks or glazed or unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on exterior floor applications unless the tile surface has a minimal glaze (pool decks only), is equal to or > .60 COF wet, has a textured surface and is not polished or semi-polished. You can minimize slippery conditions by limiting foot traffic in wet conditions, removing contaminants promptly, effective drainage and proper maintenance. Ramped surfaces require a more slip-resistant surface, and we recommend a minimum of .80 COF. Daltile recommends customers have tile independently tested to determine if the product meets the requirements of the customer's preferred test method (if other than ASTM C1028) prior to product selection. Remember, no floor tile is "slip proof."
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