Polished porcelain tile slippery for midwest foyer?

2 years ago

I am interested in getting a polished porcelein tile installed in my foyer. I need it to be

durable for my dog and midwest winters (wet snow and salt). I don’t have a mudroom, so this is the only main entrance to my home. I need it to be very safe for young children and grandparents.

Would the tile link below be slippery? Would it be better to get a matte finish installed? Thank you!

https://www.tileshop.com/products/rain-polished-porcelain-wall-and-floor-tile-12-x-24-in-681700

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M Riz

2 years ago

@Patricia Colwell Consulting, for a person who posts every day, youve been super quiet. Check in please. There have been a few posts about quartz, and radio silence from you, its throwing me off.

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M Riz
2 years ago
How does that marble look porcelain tie in w the rest of your home? I would think that during the winter you will have a mat or rug there and that should make any slipperyness less, and most likely a matte tile wont be as slippery. I used a large format matte tile in my bathroom for that reason. That is a pretty busy tile, Id want to make sure it ties into my overall design scheme in some way.
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kandrewspa
2 years ago
That is a very busy tile and IMO would only be appropriate in a house with ornate decor. If you have more than three square feet of it it is going to be overwhelming. Slate or a slate look porcelain is always a good look for entries. While they're not lovely, I have a waterhog mat at my front door. I live in a four season climate. It catches all water and dirt. Whatever surface you decide on you don't want to be tracking the outdoors all over the indoors. I think for the sake of practicality you should be looking at other tile.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
WOW that is one busy tile so IMO a less busy tile and of course a large mat to catch water and dirt is always a must . Pics of the whole entry would also help . I think a seat for the elderly to take off and put on shoes or boots is a must.
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kculbers
2 years ago
I suggest a matte porcelain tile for your flooring. I had matte Italian porcelain wood look tiles installed in my bathrooms and entry hallway and love the matte finish. Polished tile flooring is not a good choice for safety.
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Kendrah
2 years ago
Simon and Garfunkle playing in my head - slip slidding away. (I show my age, you many have no idea what I'm talking about.) And yes, that is a super busy tile. If you have mad design skills you can make it look good I'm sure, but I'd think twice about it.
elcieg
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Sorry Kendrah, beat you on age. "slippin' and a slidin;, peepin' and a hidin". Little Richard 1957. But, I do love Simon and Garfunkle and "Here's to you, Mrs Robertson". Even better Garfunkle's rendition of the Flamingos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UQEkgaWGFY

As to the tile....no, no, no. There is no polished tile that will meet your expectations. Get a great area rug to roll out over the floor you have. Investigate so many beautiful rugs that look like tile and you can wash. ruggable.com
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