3 Times You Will Be Thankful You Have Wood-Look Tile Flooring

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3 Times You Will Be Thankful You Have Wood-Look Tile Flooring

October 23, 2014

Tile that Looks Like HardwoodWhile hardwood floors are beautiful, they aren’t always the most practical. When it comes to choosing what type of flooring to use in your Kansas City area home, there are some things you should think about before you decide. Lifestyle is a huge component. Do you have pets, young children, live near a pond or lake? These are all things to consider. Here are three times you will be thankful you chose wood-look tile from Kenny’s Tile.

When Your Dishwasher Overflows

If you have teenagers who do the dishes, or if your husband uses the wrong type of detergent, you may have this problem, or you’ve already experienced it. While waist-high bubbles in the kitchen look fun, it can actually be disastrous for hardwood floors. But if you have wood-look tile mishaps like these wouldn’t be a problem. These tiles that look almost identical to wood are much more durable, and withstand water much better than wood. You’ll never have to worry about cupping, warping, or having to refinish your floors again.

Summers at Your Lake Home

Another water-related incident that will make you glad you chose wood-look tiles is summers at the lake or backyard pool. Whether it’s your kids waddling into your home dripping wet from a swim, or your friends coming in from the hot tub for refreshment, you have to be sure to wipe up the water quickly because it can cause damage to your hardwood floors. But it’s not an issue with wood-look tiles.

Kids Rough Play

Hardwood flooring needs looking after, but kids don’t often grasp that concept. Kids love to run around, drag toys behind them, drop things, and even (gasp) roller blade around the house. This rough playing can leave your hardwood floors scratched, dented, and dull. Your pets can also cause scratches on hardwood flooring when they run around. Luckily wood-look tile can withstand all of these problems and more, no finishing coat required. 

And wood-look tiles are also just as versatile as hardwood flooring. You can choose from a wide array of options when it comes to color, style, and plank size. If you’re interested in installing wood-look tiles in your Kansas City home, call the experts at Kenny’s Tile at (816) 765-0400.