Wood Look Tile Guide: What to Know Before You Buy
Wood look porcelain gives you the visual character of wood without many of the maintenance requirements associated with a natural wood floor. Porcelain does not need refinishing or special wood-floor maintenance, and its resistance to water, stains, and everyday wear makes it a practical flooring choice throughout the home.
Vinyl is generally cheaper and easier to install, and for many homeowners it can be a DIY project. Because of its soft nature, it will not break, but it can scratch very easily. In many cases, it is also more slippery than regular porcelain tile. While the surface is waterproof, once water gets underneath, the flooring can be damaged and may pop up. Most wood-look porcelain tiles come in a matte finish, which is very hard to scratch. Once properly grouted, porcelain tiles are 100% water and flood proof and are one of the most common choices for shower walls. Vinyl is marketed as waterproof, but it is not suitable for shower walls.
Modern wood look porcelain can reproduce much more than the color of wood. Grain, knots, tonal changes, and other characteristics can be incorporated into the design. Collections with multiple different tile faces also help reduce obvious repetition across the installed floor.
Should Wood Look Tiles Be Installed Staggered?
Staggering wood-look tiles is very common and helps reproduce the appearance of a traditional wood plank floor. Because long rectangular porcelain tiles can have some bowing along their length, the offset should take the flatness of the tile into consideration rather than automatically using a 1/2 stagger. A regular wood-look tile can also be installed in a herringbone pattern. It is also a common way to create a look similar to a chevron pattern, which normally requires a rhombus-shaped tile.
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