If you’re thinking about replacing your flooring during kitchen remodeling, tile is a top choice since it can withstand food preparation and cooking messes. When considering your options, use these tips to choose the right tile for your space. 

How to Select Tile Flooring for Kitchen Remodeling

1. Choose a Complementary Design

Before you head to the tile store, think about the design choices you’ve already settled on for your kitchen remodeling project, like the paint color, cabinets, and hardware.

If you want a sleek, minimal kitchen, choose a solid-colored flooring tile. On the other hand, if you want a warm, country kitchen, a tile that imitates wood can tie in with the rest of the flooring in your home.

For a simple interior design, a high-contrast tile, such as a black and white checkerboard, can help your kitchen to stand out. However, if you don’t want your flooring to be the star of the show, avoid patterns. 

2. Choose a Durable Product

Select durable products that will endure the kitchen’s high traffic, such as porcelain tile. Keep in mind that natural stones, like marble or granite, are porous and may stain if they aren’t sealed properly. Marble is also susceptible to scratches, so it may not last long as kitchen flooring. 

3. Research Cleaning Requirements 

While some tiles can be vacuumed without being scratched and mopped without absorbing water, others aren’t as forgiving. Before you purchase a tile, look up the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations or ask a store employee, so you know what to expect from maintenance and whether that will suit your lifestyle. 

When you’re ready to start kitchen remodeling, turn to the team at Ceramic Tile Plus & Exclusively Yours. For more than 43 years, they’ve offered beautiful, durable tile for kitchens and bathrooms with options ranging from natural stone to glazed ceramic. Learn more about their products online, or call (808) 871-7595 to inquire about tile estimates.