Hall and bathroom flooring

9 years ago

We are in the beginning stages of making a remodel plan. We currently have 8"x8" white tile floor in the front hall and in the hallway and bath in the kids' end of the house. (Did I mention it's white? We have three kids and three dogs. And it's white.) So...the bathroom needs to be redone desperately. We're seizing the moment and replacing this miserable white tile floor through the hall and bathroom at the same time. But, I'm at a loss. I have lots of idea for vanities and tile in the bath, lighting and fixtures as well. But the flooring is making me lose sleep. I keep coming back to brick. I'm interested in something that is NOT of the moment, that is NOT gray, and that will stand up to daily use and abuse. All rooms off the tiled areas are wood, a 3/5/7 oak that's stained a medium color. It's timeless and perhaps a little old fashioned, but works well for us and our house and furnishings. We have a mix of ikea, antiques, hand me downs, slip covers and squishy sofas for deep couch sitting. Warm colors abound here, nothing cool or slick (too much dog hair and too many kids for that!). I'm posting a picture of the front hall, the hall with the bathroom off it, and the hideous tile itself. We moved in nine years ago, and we're just not getting around to replacing! Thanks for any and all suggestions.

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PRO
Cinar Interiors, Inc.
9 years ago
A tile that mimics natural stone and a few shades lighter than your wood floor would look great. When looking at products make sure their hardness rating is PEI 4 or 5 (both rated for commercial use), ceramic or porcelain. Your tiles look to be 12x12, not 8x8. Sizes of tile to consider are 12x24, 16x16 or 18x18, I wouldn't go any larger.
Elizabeth
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the advice, Cinar Interiors! So, what I'm hearing you say amidst all that solid info is that perhaps brick flooring / brick veneer is not my best bet as it's not as story as I need it to be? Thank you again!
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Irene Morresey
9 years ago
I like how the wood is incorporated in with the stone to give floors a good transition
PRO
Cinar Interiors, Inc.
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I may have skimmed over the part of you mentioning pavers. Porcelain pavers are great and hold up extremely well. I'd prefer to lean you towards porcelain due to kids and dogs. Less maintenance and easier to keep clean.
Marazzi Tile sells a product called Urban District BRX which comes 2x8 or 4x8. Fantastic colors. Not sure if Home Depot sells this brand of Marazzi.
file:///C:/Users/Showroom/Downloads/MZ_UrbanDistrict_Brochure_1604_0.pdf

The link above should download a brochure of theirs for you to open. You can also google the name Urban District BRX to pull up other photos of the product online. This product is rated for commercial use.
PRO
Shaw Floors
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hi Elizabeth, it sounds like you’re smart to step away from the white! With your kids and pets, you should look for durable yet stylish flooring that can truly be lived on. And considering your interest in brick, you may be interested in exploring our San Francisco tile. It is a porcelain tile that looks like old reclaimed brick and is available in four different colors. This tile combines several neutrals and visual textures, which will help hide the life that gets tracked into a home with kids and pets. The high definition brick design of San Francisco is very realistic and each colorway offers a diverse array of hues. An added bonus of this tile is its strong porcelain construction, making it more durable than basic ceramic tile.

If you want to stay away from a standard white or grey, we recommend Nob Hill, which features some darker neutrals combined into one beautiful look. It is shown as a wall application in the photo below but is recommended for floors and exteriors, too. It is also available as a hexagonal tile. Best of luck with your remodel!