Need help with Floor choice
First “facelift” renovation I’ve done. Lessons learned for sure. I don’t want to get into my “regrets” in this thread. :-) Before and after pics below. Everything in the “after” pics is staying except the white tile floors. What do you suggest? I was thinking a concrete “look” porcelain tile
In light Gray in a 12x24; maybe a herringbone. Sorry for the light - counters are you not nearly as creamy as they look in the photos. Thanks in advance and please don’t lecture me on having a cohesive plan that the floors should have been a part of from the beginning. I know, I know.
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PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI think a cement look tile wouldn't work well w/the wood flooring.
why don't you go over to Tilebar.com and get some samples of these? You get 5 for $5.
these are 24x24, which I think is a good size for your space. minimal grout lines. (and no to a herringbone. #1, it costs double for installation, and #2, the pattern will compete w/the subway pattern and your granite pattern. you need something sedate on the floor)
Porcelain, Cavatina Corda
Cavatina Bronze
https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/cavatina.htmlMarbella-Smokey
Marbella-Greige
https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/marbella.html
Linden White, 18x36https://www.tilebar.com/linden-white-18x36-polished-porcelain-tile.html
some other choices, Basalt tiles
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Beth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoIf you can match the other wood you have, I think it would be a nice option. but please, no wood-look tile, or wood look vinyl next to the real stuff!
Looks like you have the standard red oak. what's nice, is if you get the stain on site option, any good flooring person can match the other color. Or, get whatever color stain you like and have the other portion sanded and stained to match. more expensive option though.
I redid my floors when I redid the kitchen and carried in french oak flooring throughout. I've spilled all sort of things on it and it cleans up perfectly fine.
But, I do have a runner below my busy work station areas. it's just easier to vacuum and spot clean.
time for a new rug, this one is pretty beat!
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