Floor Tile in Gilroy, CA

Tile flooring is a tradition worth upholding in modern life, with its history of adorning our homes and gathering spots. With our region’s dry summers and wet, mild winters, a tile floor is always a smart option, whether at home or gracing your commercial spaces.

At Floors Direct Carpet One Floor & Home of Gilroy, CA, you’ll find the best tile options for your upcoming renovation project.

What Types of Tiles Are There?

While there are many types of tiles, the most prolific options are made of ceramic, porcelain, and stone.

• Porcelain tiles are crafted from kiln-fired clay. Fired at the highest temperatures, porcelain is a dense, durable flooring that fares well outdoors.

• Ceramic tiles have a very similar origin but are fired at a lower setting. Generally, more affordable than porcelain, ceramic tile is well-suited for kitchens and bathrooms.

• Stone tile, made from minerals like granite, slate, and marble, is offered up in both rough and polished forms. Stone works great for outdoor patios but works great for indoor hearths and entryways too.

Styling Your Tile Floor

Today, there are truly tile offerings for nearly any type of setting.

Regardless of your style, needs, or budgets, there are low-maintenance and moisture-resistant tile to fit your vision.  Make your space truly unique by combining various:

• Colors
• Patterns
• Textures
• Materials
• Shapes
• Grouts

How To Determine Tile Durability

Eclectic, enduring tile gives us so many options that truthfully, narrowing down your choices can prove overwhelming.

We advise paying careful attention to your tile’s PEI rating. A helpful tool created by the Porcelain Enamel Institute; the PEI rating clarifies each tile’s functional abilities.  For instance, the sturdiest tile options would score a 4 or 5. A tile with a 2 or 1 score, on the other hand, is best reserved for decorative uses.

Installing Your Tile

Tile installation is a tedious process: one best left up to the experts. Our tile installers boast years of experience and can tackle all types of tile projects.

Don’t believe us? Here’s a brief outline of the tile installation process:

• Tile selection: consider your functional needs and intended space with care.
• Measure & calculate to determine square footage, plus an added ten percent for cuts and waste.
• Substrate preparation: ensure a clean, level subfloor that’s structurally sound.
• Plan your layout.
• Determine orientation.
• Cut your tiles for a clean fit around outlets, while planning your trim and edging.
• Apply adhesives and determine installation sequences.
• Grout between tiles.
• Clean finished installation.
• Seal grout.

Does this sound too complicated? Don’t worry, our experts have seen it all and can install your tile in a timely manner.

Shop For Tile Near You

We carry a vast inventory of contemporary and traditional tile at Floors Direct Carpet One Floor & Home. As members of North America’s favorite flooring cooperative, we’re locally owned, locally operated, and locally involved and offer amazing warranties. 

To learn more about tile, come and browse our product displays inside our store, located at 8585 Monterey Road in Gilroy, CA, or browse tile online now