Entryway FlooringTile FlooringFlooring IdeasTile EntrywayEntry FoyerEntry DoorsWood Look TileWood TilesWainscoting IdeasForwardcould do this look in foyer but with wood look tile as the dividing pieces not true wood would have to find a wood tile close to the color of the wood floor we want 302 posts, read 792,503 times 29,988 posts, read 31,702,376 times Originally Posted by MDtech123 Quality hardwood flooring (not engineered) will not get ruined in the entryway of your foyer. It requires some maintanence and one should not let water/wet shoes sit there without wiping it up. Dustmop & vaccum to keep up sand/dirt. Usually darker hardwood shows less in the way of scratches than lighter colors. If you are using hardwood in the rest of your foyer and hall I would not install a tile landing. I'd vote for considering hardwood flooring in the kitchen too! Tile is unforgiving if one accidently drops plates/glasses on the kitchen floor. 6,190 posts, read 13,119,887 times
9,948 posts, read 38,193,458 times 15,440 posts, read 16,140,461 times Originally Posted by motormakerWe also continued ours from the kitchen to the pantry area that leads out to a deck and into a half bath. When the kids and guests are walking through from the yard in the summer (we host a lot of partys) that area gets a ton of use and I'm sorry, but hardwoods just won't hold up the same. My inlaws home has a similar set up to ours, but they have hardwoods and the kitchen, foyer, laundry, half bath and hall from the garage all look like crap now and their house was built about 10 years ago. Not sure if that is considered a short or long life span in terms of hardwood floors, but I wouldn't want to go to the trouble and cost of refinishing all that after 10 years. A few dropped dishes, knives over the years and the fact that they wear their shoes in the house all the time didn't help. I think what you really have to look at it your lifestyle. As someone mentioned before - will your foyer be your primary entrance?
Do you wear shoes in the house all the time that carry in small rocks from the outside? Are you ok with maybe having an area rug in the foyer for wet shoes and to wipe feet on? I do like the continous look of hardwoods, nothing beats that, but I don't find hardwoods practical for heavily traveled areas in a home. 890 posts, read 2,190,113 times Photo By: Courtesy of Opustone Photo By: DuChateau Floors To bring some Mediterranean style to your kitchen, incorporate lively colors, rustic hardware and Saltillo tile flooring. The Saltillo flooring brings a warm, inviting look to the kitchen. Design by Erica Islas Bamboo is chic and less expensive compared to other hardwoods. Because it grows so quickly, bamboo is one of the most renewable wood materials on the planet and looks fantastic in a kitchen with a soft color palette. Design by Postcard from Paris Leather couches, chairs and coffee tables are all common home furnishing pieces. When it comes to leather, people don't often think of the floor.
Leather floors are durable like laminate and comfortable like cork, but they have a look all their own. Design by The Modern Group Many people have real wood in their kitchens, but there is a downside: A busted pipe, a leaky refrigerator or dishwasher water drama can warp these lovely floors. If you love the look but hate the hassle, a new type of flooring may be the solution. This kitchen, designed by Arch Interiors, showcases gorgeous porcelain tiles that mimic the look of real wood. For an authentic Old World feel, nothing beats terra-cotta tile. In this kitchen, designed by Postcard from Paris, the beautiful natural variation in this classic material adds warmth and subtle geometric interest to the overall kitchen design. Once reserved for only the most exclusive of settings, marble is becoming more common. Marble still carries an air of sophistication and exclusivity, but you can incorporate it through your kitchen flooring for a timeless look. Hardwood flooring may not be the most water-resistant kitchen flooring choice, but it is a popular and beautiful floor covering.
The wide-plank hardwood in this kitchen is made with FSC-certified hardwood and protected with an eco-friendly wax-oil finish. Photo courtesy of DuChateau Floors Concrete flooring is a great option because it's one of the most hygienic flooring choices available. It can work with many different styles, but it works best in a loft-style home. Place a rug in your kitchen to add some comfort underfoot. It may not be new, but slate is a classic and sophisticated choice for kitchen flooring. For a kitchen with a neutral color palette, slate is a brilliant, long-lasting and stylish choice. In this kitchen, designed by Arch Interiors, slate serves a double-purpose — it continues onto the kitchen patio, unifying the areas through flooring. A classic choice for high-end kitchens, travertine is a flooring option that isn't going to stand out, but it will perfectly complement your kitchen with its subtle sophistication. In this kitchen, honed Italian travertine, designed by Opustone, adds a natural feel that warms up this contemporary kitchen.
Hardwood Laminate Luxury Vinyl Engineered Stone Vinyl Sheet Vinyl Tile Linoleum Floor Care Not Sure What Flooring Type Is Best For Your Home? Use our Floor Finder tool to filter your flooring choices. Based on your selections, the Floor Finder will find the flooring category that meets your lifestyle and budget needs. Find a flooring store in the U.S. or Canada Get tips and design ideas for creating a beautiful home. Photo By: Courtesy of AlysEdwards Photo By: Tile Bend Oregon "Porcelain is always a more popular choice than natural stone for the kitchen because it's impervious to spills," says James Brooks, owner of Floor Coverings International. When it comes to color and style, James considers the cabinets and countertops. "Look for a neutral tile without high shade variation to tie everything in the room together." And to be safe, pick a grout color a shade or two darker than you think you want — it will hide inevitable stains better. Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Mannington
"A laundry room or mudroom is going to get knocked around, so you want something strong," says Joseph Jovinelli, VP at FLOORMAX. But homeowners also want to keep things casual or rustic in there, too. The solution is slate-look porcelain, which, he says "looks almost indistinguishable" from natural stone, but is impervious to moisture. Given the vibration of the washing machine and dryer, Joseph says that extra care and attention need to be given to preparation and installation. Photo courtesy of Mannington A small room means using small tile, says Joseph, who points to mosaics as the hot trend in bathrooms right now. Tiles of one inch and smaller are much easier to install in a small room compared to a large one, even coming as they do on 12" x 12" sheets. In addition to their spectacular appearance, mosaics are a practical choice in moisture-prone baths because smaller tiles mean more grout lines and traction. Photo courtesy of AlysEdwards The additional weight of tile flooring can become a structural issue in some areas of the home, explains Joseph, but that is definitely not the case in the basement, which has the most stable subsurface of the entire structure.
That gives a homeowner the freedom to choose large, heavy tiles that may not work elsewhere. For basements that double as rec rooms, he suggests wood-look porcelain tile. "It gives you that relaxed bar look," he says, but with the durability and moisture resistance of ceramic. Wait up to a year before installing basement tile to give the house a chance to fully settle. While not common in bedrooms on a top floor due to load, noise and instability of subfloor, tile is a popular choice for ranch-style homes in the hot Southwest, says James. "Throughout the Southwest, you see really beautiful travertine or natural stone flooring throughout the house, including the bedrooms," he says. "Natural stone has a cooler feel under foot." And in climates that experience some seasonal chill, stone works great with radiant heating because it maintains and distributes the heat better than wood. Photo courtesy of Inalco What can be a better pairing than a wine cellar and Italian cobblestone?
A cobblestone that won't permanently be stained by every drop of wine. James suggests passing on the natural stone in favor of stone-look porcelain. You get all the charm of an Old World grotto with all the chip and moisture protection of hard-wearing ceramic. If the house is a new construction, he says it's crucial to allow the slab to fully cure before laying the tile. "Because natural stone comes from nature it can withstand the elements," says Joseph. That makes it a great choice for outdoor flooring like walkways, outdoor kitchens or around the pool. While almost any natural stone can withstand the elements, slate often is preferred over choices like travertine or marble because of its texture, which is less slippery. Though stone can survive drastic temperature swings, grout cannot. Those who live in chilly climates will have to swap out the typical mortar for cement or dry gravel. Design by Jamie Durie Entryways are more prone to temperature extremes than almost any other room.