Tile in Lawrence, KS

Tile has impressive staying power and the ability to blend into all of your favorite indoor and outdoor spaces. It goes beyond fleeting trends and styles since it's both timeless and current. With new tile products being introduced on the regular, tile stays modern, while offering up the strength admired by generations.

At Paradise Carpet One Floor & Home we carry an impressive inventory of both indoor and outdoor tile. If you're considering installing tile as a backsplash or floor, here are the basics to get you started.

Types of Tiles

While there are thousands of tile variations sold today, things remain the same as they were a century ago:  ceramic, stone, and porcelain remain the most sought-after tile types. 

Let’s take a closer look at the popular tile types:

• Ceramic tile is made of naturally sourced clays that are then kiln-fired. It's a sturdy and reliable choice that’s colorful, durable, and works great in various settings. Known for its versatility and budget-friendly cost, it offers modern and classic looks, bright and bold patterns, and solid neutral colors. You can find ceramic in a variety of sizes and shapes, like large rectangular tiles, as well as smaller squares. Ceramic tile is best installed indoors, on kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, and in areas like living rooms and dining rooms.

• Porcelain tile is a denser clay product that's fired hotter than ceramics, for an even sturdier result. This tile is popular for patios and out by the pool, but it’s equally at home in the bathroom. One of the things that differentiate porcelain from other tile types is its durability. It can withstand heavy amounts of traffic and is waterproof, so can be installed in laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, and outdoors on patios. It works wonderfully in showers. Whether you’re looking for a whole-home flooring solution or you want to connect your patio design with your entryway, porcelain tile could be the best option.

• Stone tile is made of nature’s strongest substances and can withstand extreme weather and climate. Made of natural stone like travertine, slate, and marble, this tile is beautiful for an outdoor walkway, but it also looks nice in indoor entryways and around the hearth. Stone tile brings luxury to any space. They are elegant, beautiful tiles made from slate, granite, or marble, and they can be found in different shades, patterns, and colors. No two stone tiles are identical, which makes them a unique choice for your space. Depending on the material, stone tiles can usually be installed indoors in bathrooms and kitchens, on living room and bedroom floors, and as accent walls.

Tile That Looks Like Wood

Made to fool the eye and placate the wallet, wood look tile captures the distinctive looks of all your favorite hardwood species. With options available in vinyl, ceramic, and porcelain tile, wood-look tile is easy to keep clean – and, in the rare instance that damage occurs, tile can be easily replaced.

Since it can stand up to heavy foot traffic, wood-look tile is a favorite medium for commercial environments or rental properties. With hundreds of varieties to select from, wood-look tile really offers up the best of both worlds.

Planning Your Tile Installation

Updating your house with a tile backsplash is easier than you think and can add value and style to your most used rooms. Take your boring bathroom and transform it into a wonderland of design by changing out décor and adding or upgrading your tile.

You like tile, but you don’t want your house to look like all the others? The benefit of tile is that it is completely customizable with various:

• Shapes
• Sizes
• Colors
• Glosses
• Patterns 

Whether you want the latest trend or a mixture of tiles and mosaics, tile gives you the ability to choose whatever you want. Personalizing your backsplash has never been easier, especially with the wide number of tile patterns on the market today.

Browse Our Tile Collection

Paradise Carpet One Floor & Home boasts the buying power of over a thousand stores while staying close to its local community’s preferences and needs. As a locally owned/operated member of North America’s largest flooring cooperative, we can’t wait to guide you through your upcoming tile project.

We carry hundreds of tile types and we’re experts on related services, including tile installation and custom backsplashes, with stunning selections by:

• Virginia Tile
• Emser 
• Paramount
• Happy Floors
• Daltile
• American Olean
• Marazzi 

Come browse our latest inventory in our Lawrence retail showroom today and see why we’re the area’s top tile source, get a free project estimate, or shop with us online right now!

Caring for Tile Tile is easily maintained, even when homes are full of activity. It does not collect dirt and dust like other materials.   LEARN MORE