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Stone
tile
Stone tile
is the final common flooring choice. Stone
tile is a natural product, which is made of
clay, minerals and water designed and formed
into shapes. Strength of the tile is determined
by its thickness and structure. Today it is
available in a wide range of colors, shapes,
sizes and textures. Larger tiles, strips and
borders are being used more frequently. Advantages
of ceramic tiles are, they are extremely,
easy to clean, resistant to scratching, fire
and water resistant, they make excellent kitchen
and bathroom floors. Disadvantages are that
they can be easily stained by juice and food.
Scratches can occur on the surface of the
tile. Furniture footing can be affected by
the unevenness of a tile floor. Tile is also
relatively expensive, noisy, cold and hard
on barefoot.
| Material
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square (per-unit)> |
Installation
(per square yard) |
| Ceramic and stone tiles
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$9 to $900+ (higher end
reflects commissioned art tiles) |
$9 to $45. Some tiles
are sold and installed by the square
foot; other installations are done at
a fixed contract price. |
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