Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile is probably the cheapest of the non-carpet type of floors that you can use. It’s easy to clean, durable, won’t buckle due to moisture and will last for years. Ceramic tile is the floor of choice for homes with small children or pets.

Carpet

Carpet is perhaps the most economical type of floor per square inch. It can provide warmth and comfort to a home. Bedrooms are the most popular places in the home to still keep carpeting. A downside, however, is that carpets need to be periodically replaced because they will wear down. They are also hard to clean.

Your floor choice is an individual preference and depends upon your home’s needs. In either case, flooring is an important feature in a home that cannot be overlooked for its value and functionality.

DirectBuy offers a great selection of resilient flooring options to help you create a beautiful, stylish home that is also easy to maintain. Find flooring and most everything you need for your home at savings up to 50% off retail.

Beautiful and Easy-to-Maintain Tile Flooring

There are a lot of steps to keep in mind when taking on a tile flooring job, but at the end of the day each are pretty simple to accomplish. Tile not only adds value to kitchens and baths, but it also is super-easy to maintain and keep clean.  You will even find tile that resembles hardwood.  Tile is a cost-effective way to drastically improve the look of any floor in your home.

Investing in Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is another great investment one can make when looking to improve the value of their home, as well as being relatively easy to install. Most hardwoods are tongue and groove boards with fit together and then nailed to the floor. This flooring is also easy to maintain and keep clean.

Keeping these points in mind will help make completing these projects easier.  Whether one decides to go with tile or hardwoods for new flooring, you can rest assured knowing each will add value to your property and improve the overall look of your home.

1. Is the tile right for that particular area in the home?
2. What is the slip-resistance rating for that area?
3. How much time can you devote to install tile?
4. What’s available in terms of accent and trim pieces?
5. What will you do if the tile does not have coordinating accent and trim pieces?

These may seem like relatively simple tile questions but asking them ahead of time can save you a lot of remodeling headaches in the end.

DirectBuy carries a wide range of tile as well as many other beautiful tile and natural stone options for your home – all at manufacturer-direct prices. You’ll find most everything you need to build or remodel your home at great savings.

Durable and Easy to Clean Flooring

Ceramic’s primary ingredient is clay.  It is mixed with other minerals and water and heated until solidified.  Due to the porosity of ceramic, the top surface of the tile is normally glazed with a color or texture.

This process makes ceramic resistant to staining, scratching, and absorbing odors or bacteria. It is durable and easy to clean.  It is an extremely popular flooring choice for kitchens and bathrooms.

Ceramic is one of the most affordable flooring surfaces available and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, designs, colors, and textures.  You will find it a beautiful choice of flooring in any room of your home.

DirectBuy offers  brand-name products for any room in your home –appliances, flooring, countertops, kitchen cabinets and more – all at savings of up to 50% off retail.

Determine Whether Your Tile is Glazed or Unglazed

Determine if your ceramic tile is glazed or unglazed.  Unglazed ceramic tile requires a bit more maintenance than glazed finishes.  The first step in keeping a floor clean is to have mats to catch dirt at entry points to the house.  Dirt and grime can scratch floor surfaces and wear down the finish.  Sweep or vacuum your floor and then mop with plain water.  This works well for wall tile too.  You can also mix 1 cup vinegar to one gallon of water and mop with this solution.  There are many commercial cleaners made specifically for ceramic tile.  Find the perfect cleaning solution for your individual tile to keep it looking shiny and new.

DirectBuy offers a wide selection of top-quality tile to help you express your style and creativity throughout your home. Great savings of up to 50% off retail helps you save money for other things in your budget.

A couple of very simple products on the market today make the job as easy as can be and definitely worth looking into:

Convenient? Yes. Easy to Use? Absolutely. Charge up your cordless broom overnight and you’re ready to do a quick and easy cleanup. Before there’s time to stain your ceramic tile, this handy little helper will pick up crumbs, dust, dirt, pet hair and more to keep your floors looking clean and tidy.

Even with the use of your cordless broom on a regular basis, now and then you really need to clean a little deeper. Enter the steam mop – you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. You’ll end up with floors that are shiny, clean and germ free – at least for a little while – and all with very little effort. The steam does the hard work for you.

For a great selection in ceramic tile and other great products for your home, DirectBuy has a wide selection to help you create a beautiful home environment. From flooring to furnishings and everything in between, check out your local DirectBuy Showroom. The savings will amaze you!