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About tile and flooring
New tile and flooring solutions can transform any home, giving it a brand-new look that you can easily maintain. For easy tile and flooring options delivered to your door in less than 2 hours, shop your favorite home improvements stores at Instacart!
Traditional floor and wall tiles
Traditional floor and wall tiles are durable tiles made from natural materials, including stone and ceramic. They are a classic choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. You'll find them in a range of prints and colors to suit any decor. Floor and wall tiles are:
- Resistant to water damage, staining, and wear.
- Easy to maintain with regular vacuuming and wiping down.
- A classic choice that improves your property's resale value.
Peel and stick tiles
Peel and stick tiles are self-adhesive, so anyone can install them with little to no DIY experience. There are a great variety of peel and stick tiles, including vinyl tiles made to look like hardwood and ceramic tiles, and carpet tiles with a soft finish. Peel and stick tiles come in a variety of colors and prints. Peel and stick tiles are:
- Made from hard-wearing materials like vinyl and polyester.
- Quick and easy to install at home.
- Easy to repair, as you can remove and replace squares as needed.
- More affordable than the flooring they mimic.
- Easy to maintain with regular vacuuming and spot cleaning.
Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is made from dense woods such as oak, cherry, and walnut. These floorboards are smoothed and polished to enhance their natural appearance and feel great underfoot. They're available in a range of natural wood colors, from pale tan to rich dark brown. Hardwood flooring is:
- More durable and less prone to scratches than softwood flooring.
- Unique, as no two pieces of wood are exactly the same.
- Moderately warm, especially compared to natural stone or tiles, but cooler than carpets.
- Timeless, so a great option for investment properties and reselling your own home.
Laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is a man-made option crafted from particleboard topped with two laminate layers. The image layer helps the laminate flooring resemble hardwood or stone, while the wear layer prevents damage. Laminate flooring is:
- Economical compared to the natural materials it replicates.
- Easy to clean with sweeping and gentle soaps for stain removal.
- Scratch-resistant, so ideal for high-traffic areas and households with children and pets.
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FAQs about tile and flooring
That depends on the tile and flooring you choose and your level of expertise. Peel and stick tiles are designed for novices without experience. However, laying down other flooring options such as traditional tiles and hardwood flooring requires a little more skill. If you've tackled DIY projects before, you might feel more confident in your abilities. Watch some online videos demonstrating the process to decide whether you can handle it. If you're unsure whether you can install the flooring yourself, then you might feel better hiring a professional to do the job.
Most tile and flooring products come with instructions for their installation. These instructions detail all the steps you should take, including preparing your surface. In most cases, you should remove the existing flooring. However, you can tile over existing tiling if it's in good condition. You should always clean your surface before laying new tile or flooring down. Trapping dirt, dust, and debris underneath your new floor may impact your finished job. Use a broom or vacuum to clean your surface before laying your tile or flooring down.
Traditional tiles need underlayment, which creates a waterproof barrier between the tiles and the subfloor. Laminate flooring also relies on underlayment for support. Without it, your floorboards could crack or separate at the seams.
Removing old tiles so you can lay new tiles or other flooring options is simple. Use the blunt edge of a hammer to break up a tile. Remove what you can by hand, then use a chisel to pry the rest of the tile away from your floor. Place the chisel against the edge of the next tile and tap on the back of it with a hammer. The pressure you make allows the tile to come away from your flooring. Repeat the process until all of your old tiles are unstuck.
This depends on what type of flooring solution you have. You can use flooring without adhesive, such as peel and stick tiles, straightaway. It takes a day or so before you can use a new hardwood floor without causing damage. Depending on the brand, tile adhesive and grout take between three days and one week to cure. You'll need to let this period pass before using a traditionally tiled floor.
Once this time period passes, you can move your furniture back into place and start walking on your new floor. If you've laid traditional tiles, you can also clean off excess grout after this time.
This also depends on your choice of tiles or flooring. In many cases, floors need nothing more than regular vacuuming. Vinyl and traditional tiles can withstand mopping, but the water can warp hardwood flooring. Specialist cleaners designed for your particular type of tile or flooring can be a great tool for spot cleaning. Online cleaning guides can also help you learn the best cleaning methods for your floors.