4 Reasons to Choose Wood-Look Tile

The weeks after refinishing or installing hardwood flooring can be nerve-wracking. The meticulous attention to avoid the smallest scratch or stain is tiring, especially if kids and dogs are thrown into the mix. Well, this can be entirely avoided with wood-look tile! Wood-look tile is a lesser-known alternative to natural hardwood flooring, boasting many unexpected benefits and a guaranteed beautiful finish.

01. DURABILITY

The most common reason that people opt for wood-look tile is because of its durability and 60+ year lifespan. It can withstand extreme foot traffic, toy-dragging, and puppy paws without a single scratch. It is also ideal for humid climates and high-moisture places, such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and even outdoor areas; this is because natural wood contracts and expands with moisture. Unsurprisingly, wood-look tile is both chemical and water-resistant, adding to its list of durable features.

02. CHEMICAL-FREE & HYPOALLERGENIC

Wood-look tile is also a much healthier flooring option–something many people don’t consider. Tile has much smaller pores than natural wood, which resist the growth of bacteria, mildew, and mold. The pores also resist dust, making wood-look tile hypoallergenic. While carpets and some hardwood floors have traces of harmful chemicals and formaldehyde, all pollutants in tile are burnt out during the kilning process.

03. SIMILAR TO HARDWOOD AESTHETIC

While some people doubt that a porcelain or ceramic tile could come close to achieving the authenticity of a unique natural wood floor, modern digital printing technology has made replicating the real look very easy. These printers can emulate natural wood down to the exact color, grain, and detail. Many wood-look tiles are even textured to copy the characteristic hardwood feel. Looking at a real hardwood and a wood-look tile next to each other, it would be difficult to spot any differences!

04. BOTH AFFORDABLE & ECO-FRIENDLY

A couple of other pros of wood-look tile are its affordability and sustainability. The costs associated with purchasing & installing wood floors & porcelain wood look tile are comparable. Going forward, the porcelain floor would never need to be refinished or re-sanded/stained. Many also consider using tile instead of wood to be more eco-friendly, helping with issues of deforestation.

FIND YOUR WOOD-LOOK TILE TODAY

If you think wood-look tile is the perfect option for your home, come visit our tile showroom in the Piano Works Mall. Our tile designers would be thrilled to help you find the perfect fit!