Do I have to worry about cracks in tile flooring?

Tile flooring is ultra-durable and almost impossible to crack. Depending on quality, installation, and maintenance, you can expect a lifespan of 30-50 years.

Buy the right tile for your installation

Tiles crack if there's too much pressure. So, it would be best if you bought the right type for your project.

You can't use wall tiles on the floor. Tiles for the wall are thinner, more slippery, and not meant to withstand the weight.

But know that all floor tiles aren't the same, either. We know it isn't easy when you see so many colors, designs, shapes, and sizes in the tile store.

They all, however, have different strength and absorption levels that determine where and how they are used.

For instance, subway tiles are tough but meant for indoor, low-traffic rooms. As a result, they'll be susceptible to cracking if used on patios or decks.

Read labels thoroughly and explain your project to the tile retailers. You'll be guaranteed to buy the right ones when you are shopping for tile flooring.

Porcelain vs. ceramic tile flooring

Porcelain is a type of ceramic, but it's ultra-strong, ideal for heavily trafficked floors, and can also be used on patios and decks.

When shopping for tile in Lake Havasu City, AZ, or North Las Vegas, NV, you'll see many kinds of ceramics. They include the highly designed, often glazed squares best for indoor, moderately busy floors.

There are also mosaics, now trending for bathroom floors; terracotta bricks and subway tiles.

Hire a professional installer

A professional does it correctly. They can also navigate unusual tile shapes, like hexagons, and those hard-to-reach areas (like behind pipes) efficiently and seamlessly.

Visit our tile flooring store today

Beno's Flooring is an award-winning company with decades of experience. Come to visit us whether you want a residential or commercial tile flooring renovation–or a backsplash.

We have it all, including top tile manufacturers like Daltile, Emser, Interceramic, and more. Visit our showroom in Lake Havasu City, AZ, or North Las Vegas, NV, where we service North Las Vegas, Henderson, Las Vegas, Summerlin, NV, and Lake Havasu, AZ.