Tile Flooring – New Trends In Vinyl
Ceramic tile and Vinyl flooring have been considered a thing of the past, often considered dated materials for today's home. On the contrary, I have found some new trends, particularly in vinyl floor products, that may surprise you.
Vinyl is a great flooring option for the eco-friendly consumer. There is a product that may sound all too similar to the old fashioined linoleum called “marmolium,” which is made up of polypropoline and plastic composites. It is extremely durable and you can find some great colors in the recycled line.
Quite honestly, you can find an ever growing range of colors, patterns sizes and textures. Vinyls have made huge strides in style with custom designs that are available. Check out the Chilewich line for example. This happens to be my favorite source for vinyl! They have created a product that is a woven mesh top backed with rubber and can be installed wall to wall like carpet! It is called their W2W line and may have been hard to find on their website if you didn't go into the commercial line. I highly recommend using a local source that carries the Chilewich line to provide a recommended installer. As with carpet, seams can be challenging to line up with this product. It will never look seamless, but it will look GREAT! I have used this in powder rooms, mudrooms and play areas. It stands up well to moisture and is extremely cleanable.
Tile is an expected choice for a kitchen or a bath, and it also makes sense in a high traffic entry or family room. It can create a streamlined effect that can visually expand a space and make it appear larger.
Classic Kitchens and the trend in “retro style kitchens” create the perfect backdrop for marmolium. Checkerboard patterns are timeless, and can now expand beyond the black and white combination. Get creative! Try a soft blue and a creamy purple vinyl checkerboard to balance a gray toned countertop with white cabinets. The great thing about vinyl is that if you get tired of it in even as little as 3-4 years, it wasn't an huge expense and can be replaced!
Vinyl is a great flooring option for the eco-friendly consumer. There is a product that may sound all too similar to the old fashioined linoleum called “marmolium,” which is made up of polypropoline and plastic composites. It is extremely durable and you can find some great colors in the recycled line.
Quite honestly, you can find an ever growing range of colors, patterns sizes and textures. Vinyls have made huge strides in style with custom designs that are available. Check out the Chilewich line for example. This happens to be my favorite source for vinyl! They have created a product that is a woven mesh top backed with rubber and can be installed wall to wall like carpet! It is called their W2W line and may have been hard to find on their website if you didn't go into the commercial line. I highly recommend using a local source that carries the Chilewich line to provide a recommended installer. As with carpet, seams can be challenging to line up with this product. It will never look seamless, but it will look GREAT! I have used this in powder rooms, mudrooms and play areas. It stands up well to moisture and is extremely cleanable.
Tile is an expected choice for a kitchen or a bath, and it also makes sense in a high traffic entry or family room. It can create a streamlined effect that can visually expand a space and make it appear larger.
Classic Kitchens and the trend in “retro style kitchens” create the perfect backdrop for marmolium. Checkerboard patterns are timeless, and can now expand beyond the black and white combination. Get creative! Try a soft blue and a creamy purple vinyl checkerboard to balance a gray toned countertop with white cabinets. The great thing about vinyl is that if you get tired of it in even as little as 3-4 years, it wasn't an huge expense and can be replaced!
