The floor that I have in mine sunroom can be as carefree as mine sunroom is. A tile or brick surface is a very good and durable choice., for flooring. If I use hard, surface flooring it will store the sun's heat during the winter and this will help keep the room warm at night.
I like a low maintenance type of flooring for my sunroom, ceramic tile is a very good choice. This type of floor needs an occasional vacuuming and damp mopping. No sealant is needed for the tile, but the grout should be seated for easier cleaning.
By using ceramic tile a major consideration is the method of setting the tile. If you are using thicker tile 1/4 inch should be thick-set in a 3/4 inch motar bed. Thinner tiles 1/4 inch can be set on a 1/4 inch mortar bed. Always make allowances for the total thickness of the floor.
Another type of tile that you can use is called quarry tile and this is unglazed ceramic tile. They get the color from the clay and the colors range from light tan to dark brown. This type of tile has an even matte finish Since I want my tile to have a glossy finish, my tile has to be sealed.
I will coat the tile surface with a metallic oxide glaze before firing, I will get glazed title. When fired, the glaze gives the tile surface its color and texture. They come in many different colors from bright to subtle. Surface texture ranges from smooth to rough. Glazed tile do not need to be sealed.
Mexican tiles is a softer tile which comes in large squares. This tile has to be sealed either before or after installation. Because this tile is thick and irregular it is difficult.
Vinyl tiles also comes in a variety of different colors and sizes. Because of the thinness of the tile, it can be used in places where other materials would not be able to used because of the thickness.
Brick is another long-wearing materials for floors. Brick pave rs will have a glossy sheen to it, if a protective sealant is put on it.
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