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Pros and Cons of a Fully Tiled Home

By Jody Morse, published Jul 09, 2008
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Due to the modern appeal that tiles offer, many people are choosing to incorporate them into their homes. Have you thought about having your home fully tiled? If so, there are many things that you should be sure to think about beforehand. Although an entirely tiled house may be suitable for some people, is not always the best option for others. Here are some of the things that you should think about before buying an entirely tiled home, or having yours fully tiled.

Appearance

The main reason that people choose to have their house done entirely in tile is because of the way that it looks. When you choose to tile your whole house, you can expect it to look much more spacious and, depending on the color that you choose, it can offer a much more elegant appearance. Of course, it really depends on your own personal tastes, but when it is done properly, an fully tiled home can be very beautiful.

Affordability

One of the bad things about tile is that it is often more expensive than carpet. The reason is because you need to purchase the tile, as well as pay someone to install it for you. Unless you are able to tile your home on your own, there is a good chance that you may end up spending a fortune on tile. However, the cost really depends on where you purchase the tile and what type you decide to choose.

Cleaning

Most people who have both tile and carpet in their homes would agree that tile is a lot easier to clean. You do not need to worry about tile becoming permanently stained the way that you would with carpet. There are also multiple ways to clean tile, although it is generally recommended that you use white vinegar to clean it. Not only is tile easier to clean, but depending on the color of tile that you choose, it tends to hide how dirty it is than certain types of carpet.

Durability

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Posted on 07/11/2008 at 1:07:53 PM

 
Great info !........................

Posted on 07/11/2008 at 8:07:40 AM

 
It would be good if someone had allergies to the dust in carpets. Great article.

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 6:07:49 PM

 
Timely article for me as flooring considerations are in my very near future.

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 3:07:58 PM

 
Great info~!

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 11:07:37 AM

 
I actually want my entire home tiled. Even here in northern California, it gets extremely hot and tile would be great to have in the home rather than carpet. Expense is one of the reasons that is holding me back right now though. Sophie

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 9:07:34 AM

 
Great info

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 9:07:18 AM

 
Great job on this Jody!!

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 8:07:04 AM

 
Very well balanced pros and cons of tile flooring. Great job!

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 8:07:50 AM

 
Good analysis.

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 7:07:22 AM

 
It's too cold in the winter here to have tile throughout the whole house. Brrrr! I only have it in the bathrooms, and I hate cleaning the grout- I'd rather vacuum!

Posted on 07/09/2008 at 7:07:10 AM

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