Why Builders and Contractors Love Large Format Tile
If you’re a builder or flooring contractor in the market for tile flooring, you should consider large-format tiles. Not only are they stylish and visually appealing, but they also offer several advantages over traditional tiles. Let’s take a look at why large-format floor tiles are worth considering for your next project.
Easier to Install and Maintain
If you’ve ever done tile work involving lots of tiny mosaic tiles, then you know that where tile installation is concerned, bigger is better. With large-format tiles, you can cover larger areas faster than you would with smaller tiles.
What’s more, you’ll discover that there will be a lot less grouting to do, too. Try out this grout calculator to discover the difference. A 200-square foot space with 6x6-inch floor tiles and 1/8-inch grout joints will need close to 20 pounds of grout whereas, in the same space with the same size grout joints, 24x24-inch tiles will only need about five pounds of grout. That means not only less time spent pressing grout into joints but also a lot less time cleaning and finishing those grout lines.
Large Format Tiles Are Often More Durable
Because they’re bigger, large format tiles are also often designed to be thicker than smaller tiles so that they’re more shatter resistant. The end result is a more durable tile floor that can stand up to even the heaviest foot traffic without cracking or chipping. This makes them ideal for business flooring, commercial flooring, or busy areas such as high-traffic hallways or living rooms where people will be passing through constantly.
Additionally, since they’re made from a single piece of material, large format tiles are less likely to suffer from moisture damage due to water seeping into cracks in the grout lines. At the end of the day, with large format tiles, you’re more likely to have happy clients and fewer callbacks from clients who need repairs.
Customers Enjoy the Look and Selection of Styles
Large format tiles have become incredibly popular—and it’s not a trend that will fade away any time soon. Thus, there is a huge selection of colors and styles to choose from, such as terrazzo tiles, which is a great selling point for customers who want to create the perfect look during floor remodeling or floor installation during a new build.
On top of that, large-format tiles offer a versatile, contemporary look that traditional tiles can’t replicate. Subway tiles will always give off a vintage feeling, for example. And smaller tiles can make rooms look busy or cluttered whereas large tiles (and fewer grout lines) make rooms feel more spacious.
Terrazzio Large-Format Tiles Are the Superior Choice
In conclusion, large-format floor tiles offer several advantages over traditional tile floors for builders and contractors looking for an eye-catching yet low-maintenance option for their projects. With the durability and wide variety of styles available, this type of flooring is sure to make any room look stylish while still being able to withstand whatever life throws its way.
At Terrazzio, we bring large-format tiles to a higher level. Not only do we offer all the benefits that come with larger tile installation, but we our tiles offer the sophisticated look of poured-in-place terrazzo. Plus we offer terrazzo tile sizes that are larger than most: 4’x4’x3/8” and 4’x8’x3/8. Order a free sample to see it for yourself!