It s also great for pet owners.
How to install ceramic tile that looks like wood planks.
These wood grain tiles may look flat but they rarely are.
Wood look floor tile is a superstar for many reasons.
There s just one problem though.
The high centers are next to the low ends the centers are higher.
With a minimal grout joint you ll have a floor that does just about everything a hardwood floor does.
This newer plank style installation does need a bit of an explanation though.
Wood look tile pros.
Moreover wood like tiles don t dent and creak as real wood flooring does.
Hold two tiles together.
Plank tiles often look best when the length of the tile runs parallel to the longest wall in the room.
Wood look tile may also be a good option for people with allergies since tile doesn t harbor allergens the way carpets and even hardwood can.
Want to know how to install a tile floor.
A 50 offset pattern with plank tiles can sometimes be like a basket weave.
Create a starting line for the tile measure from the center of the room to the starting wall then subtract the 1 4 inch expansion gap and the width of two tiles and two spacers.
Installing wood look tile comes with some unique challenges.
One obvious drawback with wood look tiles is the fact they aren t real wood but there are other things to consider as well.
Then check out our step by step video on how to properly install a wood looking porcelain tile floor over concrete.
The pros cons of wood look tiles.
That includes the advantages of choosing tile over hardwood flooring and cheaper woody alternatives like vinyl.
Either face to face or back to back and you ll see gaps either in the center or on each end.
But one of its best qualities is how close together you can put the tile.
So here s how to lay tile that looks like wood.