Ceramic tile flooring is an excellent option for both residential and commercial flooring purposes. Ceramic tile flooring is aesthetically beautiful and is an integral element of home or office décor. Available in multiple color ranges, ceramic tile flooring has been the favorite of people for years. Though it is quite expensive, people choose it due to the great look it offers. However, ceramic flooring poses the risk of slip and fall accidents for which anti slip tile treatment is certainly called for.

There are a number of companies offering anti slip tile treatment service of which Interlake Chemicals is a prominent name. You need to be judicious enough to hire the best of companies to make the best use of your shining ceramic flooring without putting the safety of your family members at risk.

Ceramic tile flooring is one of the most durable surfaces used as flooring in both residential and commercial applications. However, one does not get the idea that ceramic tile, when used in a commercial setting, was made for that setting because of its beauty. One cannot tell ceramic tile flooring made for residential use exclusively from one made exclusively for commercial use. The rating system used to grade ceramic tile flooring is called the PEI scale. The scale starts with PEI 3 for residential and light commercial usage. PEI 3 is rated for medium to heavy foot traffic. PEI 5 rated ceramic tile flooring is used in heavy commercial applications such as apartment foyers, commuter concourses and is one of the toughest floors ever made.

It comes in many colors. The most popular color for ceramic tile is beige and various shades of that color. However, one is able to find darker colors if those colors are wanted. Some blended colors are also available, depending upon the manufacturer. In addition to color choice, the tiles come in four square sizes ranging from 12" x 12" up to 18" x 18". Rectangle sizes are 10" x 8" and 13" x 9". Odd sizes are also available, depending on the manufacturer.

Some advantages of using it are that they come in many colors, sizes, and styles. They are easy to maintain and resist staining and don't require special cleaning to be kept looking new. It is suitable for radiant heat. Their disadvantages are that they are slippery, whether wet or not unless there is a texture in the surface. They can be hazardous for the elderly or children and area rugs or other surface application may need to be considered. It is also hard to stand on for any length of time. The homeowner should buy extra tiles to replace the cracked one and to be able to match the color.

Pricing for ceramic tile flooring covers a large range, from as little as $1.19 a tile up to more than $8.89 a tile. When looking at these tiles side by side, it is hard to tell the cheaper tile from the more expensive one. However, thickness of the ceramic tile flooring, size and texture are clues. Also, the kind of treatment which has been applied to the surface will increase the price of them.

Ceramic tile flooring can be treated with a coating which increases their anti-slip resistance as well with an anti-bacterial and antimicrobial coating to resist bacteria and odors as when used in bathrooms or commercial dressing rooms.

Imported ones add another dimension to the decor of one’s home. They are found in various sizes not generally seen in flooring to colors and textures indigenous to the area.

Fortunately, installation is the same regardless of where the tile is manufactured, which makes the choice of domestic or imported tiles easy.