Everything happens in the kitchen – it's the epicenter of your Jacksonville, Florida, home. It's also the only place in the home that you can mix and match tiles to create the ambiance of your dreams. It's a place where the family can gather in a quaint, stylish space.

How to Choose the Best Kitchen Tile

The first step in choosing the right kitchen tile for your home is noting the possible locations of the tile. Our design specialists at ArtStones will tell you that glossy tile that goes on a wall will not be the same as flooring tile. For obvious safety reasons, the smooth finish of glossy tile will make it unsafe to walk in your kitchen floor. As a result, choose a different style and texture for your kitchen flooring tile.

To assist you better in your kitchen tile purchase from our Jacksonville, Florida, tile showroom, here are a few more tips to get you started.

Location, Location, Location. As stated previously, location matters in terms of tile choice. The location of your tile will ultimately determine the surface or style. Are you looking to completely revamp your kitchen floor? Did you want to add a backsplash behind the stove? Are you looking to renovate the walls? Whatever the home project renovation may be, tile is an essential piece in any kitchen décor.

Find the Right Tile. For kitchens, the right tile may include quarry, stone, cork, vinyl, bamboo, ceramic, porcelain, and glass. In kitchen flooring, vinyl, cork, and bamboo are often the most popular choices. Quarry, ceramic, and porcelain tiles are ideal for counters and floors while glass is best for walls and backsplashes.

Consider Your Lifestyle. Even though kitchen tile is designed to withstand the kitchen's activity, it's important to understand that it still requires up-keep and the longevity may differ depending upon the style you choose. When choosing kitchen tile for countertops, note that ceramic tile is durable and can withstand the heat from hot pans. Also, it is easy to clean and simple to maintain. The downside to ceramic kitchen tile is that can be uneven and easily crack.

To determine which tile is right for your Jacksonville, Florida, home and kitchen, contact the design specialists at ArtStones. We've had the pleasure of working with thousands of families to ensure the right tile is matched to your home thus accommodating your needs, your budget, and your style. There is no project too big or too small for us and we're proud of the dedicated customer service we bring to each of our satisfied clients.