Concrete tiles may not be your first or immediate choice of flooring when you are renovating or remodelling your home, but this material is very durable and also very attractive, as it can be painted or stained any colour or tone. Using actual tiles versus poured concrete also gives you a chance to add even more eye-catching depth to those tiles, as you can mix and match colours and patterns, and the grout between them also breaks up the look of long and large floor surfaces. If you need new flooring for your home, note a few questions you might have about concrete tiles, so you can determine if they're the right choice for your space, and will know how to care for them as well.
Are concrete tiles cold?
Concrete tiles don't necessarily hold cold, but they also don't tend to conduct or hold heat. This can mean floors that are a bit colder in wintertime than carpeted floors, but concrete is typically no colder than stone or timber, or any other dense material that doesn't hold and conduct heat. Upholstered furniture, thick curtains, and an area rug in a room can help to keep the space insulated and warmer during wintertime, so your concrete tiles will be comfortable underfoot.
Do concrete tiles crack?
Concrete will eventually show cracks, simply because of the nature of the material itself. These cracks are typically very small on interior tiles that don't suffer under the weight of a vehicle or other such heavy items, and they can be filled in with concrete repair materials very quickly and easily. Regular sealing of the floors can help to avoid these cracks and ensure they're very small when they do appear, as this will keep concrete watertight and protected from damage.
Are concrete tiles hard underfoot?
Concrete is a very dense material so it doesn't easily absorb footsteps or your weight when you're standing on those tiles; this can make it less comfortable than carpeting with thick padding. However, that density also makes it a good choice for kitchens and other rooms where the floor may suffer lots of foot traffic, food stains, and the like. To help ensure your comfort, you might add rubber mats in front of the stove or sink in your kitchen, or in front of a baby's changing station and other such areas. These mats will help absorb your weight and keep you comfortable, while the concrete tiles provide a durable flooring surface for your home.
