Floors
Other special features. “The porcelain tile has the look of slate, which connects to the blue slate used on the exterior of the house,” An says. “It comes in 12-by-19-inch-size tiles, which is not a standard size for porcelain tile, making it look more like natural slate. We love it for mudrooms because it’s hard-wearing and easy to clean. It’s the perfect choice for a busy mudroom.”
Large-Format Everything Whether it’s tile size or wood-plank width and length, bigger is becoming better, especially for flooring. “Twenty-four by 24 [inches] is now almost too small” for tiles, says Kyle Torosian of Bedrosians Tile and Stone. For wood flooring, plank width is growing, with 7½ inches being the sweet spot, according to an Eagle Creek Floors representative.
The floors, also white oak, are finished with a new water-based product Ludemann is thrilled with: 2K Loba Invisible Protect A.T. in a mix of Driftwood and Pickled Oak finishes. “It is water-based so it takes longer to cure than polyurethane would, but unlike polyurethane, it doesn’t have any sheen. It’s a raw natural look,” she says.
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