One Consideration for Tile Selection

<img src="https://www.diamondcertified.org/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiamondcertified.org%2Fwp_contents%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2F019.220170916_large.jpg&w=1920&q=75" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> Natural stone tile has different maintenance requirements than artificial products, so keep that in mind when making your purchase. Photo: <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/report/dc-tile-and-stone/" target="_self">DC Tile and Stone</a> ©2023 Originally written by Oscar Soltero of Stone & Tile Impressions, Inc. When selecting new tile for a remodeling project, you’ll need to decide whether to go with a natural or artificial product. While you really can’t go wrong either way, there’s a definite difference in the level of maintenance each requires.  Natural stone tile has been around for a long time, and it’s available in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. In today’s age of synthetic materials, many consumers appreciate the fact that natural stone tile is both aesthetically attractive and thoroughly authentic. However, while its genuine beauty can enhance any space, keep in mind that like most natural products, stone tile requires periodic sealing to maintain its appearance and performance. You’ll also need to use a mild, sealer-friendly product to clean your tile, as an abrasive cleaner will cause its seal to wear prematurely. For those less resolute on installing a natural material, another option to consider is an artificial tile product like porcelain. Porcelain has come a long way since it was first introduced as a tiling material, and it’s now available in many of the same colors, shapes, and sizes as its natural counterparts. The biggest difference between porcelain and natural stone (molecular composition aside) is that porcelain doesn’t require as much maintenance—in fact, it requires almost none at all.  <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/sonoma-tile-contractors/" target="_self">Sonoma County Tile Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/alameda-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Alameda County Kitchen Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/solano-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Solano County Kitchen Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-francisco-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">San Francisco Kitchen Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/santa-clara-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Santa Clara County Kitchen Remodeling Contractors</a>  Related Articles <a href="https://stage.diamondcertified.org/Guide/countertops-and-stone/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Countertops & Stone</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>