Photo by johnson mcleod design consultants cons of wood look tile.
Which is better wood look tile or hardwood floors.
Hardwood flooring is constructed using wood timber.
Well it s exactly what you would imagine.
You can base your choice on a number of factors such as design variety and eco friendliness.
The splendor of wood is unmatched by any other.
These types of floors not only give you the look of wood but also the durability of tile.
Let s say you are remodeling and dark wood flooring is really hot and on trend at the time.
Wood look tile floors have less flexibility than wood flooring in the long term.
Ceramic tile without any kind of assisted heating or using radiant heat can be profoundly cold in winter months.
This is especially true here in northeast and mid atlantic.
These types of flooring are very versatile and come in a variety of patterns and styles including a wood grain tile texture.
You want that durability of tile and you do a dark wood look tile floor all through your downstairs kitchen living room entry etc.
According to real estate experts the average roi for installing hardwood floors is about 70 to 80 and wood floors can boost the sales price of your home as much as 2 5.
But if you are choosing between solid hardwood and tile planks in my opinion they are both good options.
Hardwood floors versus tile.
Choosing hardwood vs wood look tile is an age old debate.
But the question is harder in some ways just because its so hard to tell the difference between hardwood vs tile these days with more attention to surface detail that goes into tile manufacturing.
Hardwood is more durable in many ways but tile stands up to scratches from the paws of furry friends better than wood.
Solid hardwood floors use different types of wood that are milled into planks.
Porcelain or ceramic tile that looks like wood.
Don t be fooled by going to a store and looking at the prices for the materials it will probably look like hardwood is more expensive than tile but remember these are the prices for the materials and not the labor.
They are either nailed glued or snapped together for installation.
While there are many pros and cons of wood flooring versus tile it may actually boil down to what appearance you are actually seeking.
Hardwood flooring is usually less expensive than tile flooring.
Hardwood is warmer comfortable.