Ceramic Tile Textures, styles & selection! Ceramic tile is durable, easy to maintain, affordable and can compliment any interior. You will be amazed at our selection of colors, patterns, sizes, shapes, and textures. We carry some of the finest ceramic brand names such as: Florida Tile and Interceramic. We offer a wide selection of ceramic tiles and we have expert mechanics to install whatever tile you choose for your home.! Click here to view one of our custom ceramic tile installations. Glazed Tile - Most of the common ceramic floor tiles have either a glazed, or unglazed surface. The glazed tiles have a special ceramic coating that is applied to the body of the tile and then fired under tremendous heat. The glazing becomes hard and non-porous resulting in a flooring that is: Stain Resistant Scratch Resistant Fire Resistant Doesn’t Fade from Sun Light Slip Resistant Easy to Clean Unglazed Floor Tile (Pavers) – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to these tiles. Because these tiles are porous it is recommendeded that a special penetrating sealant be used to maintain this type of floors and to help prevent stains from seeping into the pores of the tiles. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. Marble – Marble is a natural product and is not made in a factory. For this reason no two pieces of marble look the same and the veining is a natural characteristic in all marble. There are special marble sealants to help protect from staining of the face. Extra care should be used when cleaning and all abrasives and acidic cleaners should never be used when cleaning. Even colas, some juices, and possibly ammonia may destroy the marble finish. Granite – This is another natural stone and is not manufacturered in a factory. Granite can be used indoors or outdoors and is less porous than marble. It is still recommended that you use a sealant to protect the finish from staining. Grout – Grout is a mixture of cement and a color additive. For tile floors with wider spaces between each tile sand is added to the grout. Also, a liquid latex additive can be added to the grout to give better resiliency to the grouted areas. For ease of maintenance a penetrating sealant should be used on the grout. It should be noted you may see a change in color of your grout over time. Some of the other important things we can help with when selecting a tile floor is the slip-resistance, the size and color of the grout joints, the thickness of the tile, height variations from room to room, size of the tile, suitability of the subfloor, and cleaning of the tile. Home | About Us | Contacting Us | Floor Care Center | What's On Sale Mohawk Carpet | Vinyl Floors | Hardwood Floors | Laminate Floors | Ceramic Tile CLYDE'S CARPET, INC. 10750 East US Highway 36 Avon, Indiana, 46123 Tel: (317) 271-3440 Fax: (317) 271-3730 WebStream Dynamics Mohawk Floorscapes® is a trademark of Mohawk Industries, Inc.