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It depends what you need it for. Tile floor is helpful if you are very conscious of not getting your floor ruined. Most spills do not damage the floor so it is more durable, but it could smash if you drop something heavy. Hardwood is good if you are looking for your house to look pretty, but it really depends on the situation. If you spill water or something damp it could ruin your floor so be careful.
They are both good for different reasons, so I think you should pick which suits your standard more. Good luck :D
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Can you do hardwood floors and tile floors in same home?
Yes. I have done it. First have the hardwood floor installed. After the hardwood floor is installed have the tile installer install the tile. The reason for this is that the hardwood is very firm and has little room for adjustment. An excellent tile installer can adjust the height of the tile to be flush and level with the hardwood floor with little or no seem. When its done it looks beautiful.
Do you install tile or hardwood first?
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
Can tile covered hardwood floor be restored?
If you are talking real tile, then no, it is to far gone to fix. If it stick down tile then yes IF the floor wasn't allready damaged when they covered it.
What is better for resale hardwood floors or ceramic tile?
Hardwood floors. They look much nicer.
Can you install tile over finished oak hardwood floor. My wife wants a ceramic tile doorway entrance to our already existing oak floor. Can I install the tile directly to the finished oak floor?
You can glue the tile down, only concern is there enough room for the door to clear the tile?
What kind of floorings can go over radiant heat?
The floor you can install on top of the radiant heat is Tile and hardwood floor.
Can you construct a floating hardwood floor over ceramic tile?
I suppose you could as long as it is solid....
Are rubber casters or polyurethane ones better for a hardwood floor?
Rubber casters are better for a hardwood floor as they will not scratch the wood surface and not leave black marks on your floor.
How to lay tile over hardwood floor?
You should not tile on top of a hardwood floor. If you do, it will crack as the wood underneath will expand and contract throughout the seasons. Instead you should be installing on top of some sort of concrete floor. You could either add mud/self leveling mix or cement board. You may also want to remove the hardwood first, if you can.
Are cannister vaccuums better for cleaning hardwood floors?
yes they are excellent and better for cleaning hardwood floors. It is highly recommended from many sources to use them on hardwood floors. They work best on hardwood and tile floors.
What is a type of floor coverings?
Hardwood, carpet, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl flooring. the list goes on.
What are the most common types of floor?
Most common types flooring: Hardwood Laminate Tile Carpeting Vinyl
