{"id":1532,"date":"2017-08-29T14:12:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T13:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1532"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:04:49","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:04:49","slug":"everything-need-know-ceramic-flooring","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/flooring\/everything-need-know-ceramic-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Ceramic Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceramic flooring consists of tiles made from a blend of natural materials, including sand and clay. They\u2019re either glazed or non-glazed and are fired in a kiln to make them solid and strong.<\/p>\n

Ceramic flooring is really popular and often found in bathrooms and kitchens. If you\u2019re looking for a new flooring material, read on to find out about its benefits and drawbacks.<\/p>\n

Ceramic flooring benefits<\/h3>\n

Easy to maintain<\/h5>\n

A great advantage to ceramic flooring is that it\u2019s easy to maintain. It\u2019s really easy to clean \u2013 all you need is hot water and a standard cleaning product. This means that it\u2019s a great flooring material choice if you have kids or pets.<\/p>\n

Durable<\/h5>\n

Another benefit to ceramic tiles is that they’re durable. It doesn\u2019t get damaged by extreme temperatures, can cope with heavy foot traffic and lasts for a really long time. Plus, it\u2019s waterproof so is great for kitchens and bathrooms.<\/p>\n

Versatile<\/h5>\n

Ceramic flooring is also popular because it\u2019s versatile. There are so many different colours, shapes and styles of ceramic tile that you\u2019re bound to be able to find a design you like. <\/p>\n

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Ceramic flooring drawbacks<\/h3>\n

Difficult to repair<\/h5>\n

A drawback to ceramic flooring is that although it\u2019s tough, it can still get scratched or chipped. If this happens it\u2019s really difficult to repair it \u2013 in most cases you\u2019ll need to replace the tile. This can also be tricky as it might be hard to find a new matching tile that blends in with the rest of your floor.<\/p>\n

Heavy<\/h5>\n

Another downside to ceramic flooring is that it\u2019s heavy. This can make it difficult to install if you want to do it yourself. Plus, your home might not be strong enough to cope with it if you\u2019re planning on fitting it on an upper floor of your property.<\/p>\n

Hard and cold<\/h5>\n

Homeowners are also put off ceramic tiles because they’re hard and cold. Although its durability makes it great for children, its hardness doesn\u2019t. Plus, if you\u2019re put off by the idea of getting chilly feet in the morning, ceramic may not be the flooring material for you.<\/p>\n

So ceramic flooring is easy to maintain and can look beautiful, but isn\u2019t for everyone. If you want to find out about other types of flooring, take a look at our articles on carpet<\/a>, wooden<\/a>, laminate<\/a> and vinyl<\/a> flooring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Using ceramic styles can be a great way to create a stunning floor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1530,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[52],"class_list":["post-1532","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-flooring"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a33 - \u00a340 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Installation time","time_detail_label":"1-2 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on area size"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"