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wood like tile - need help

9 years ago

Anyone know of a good neutral brown wood like tile that isn't dark and makes the rooms look small but also not considered light? Not looking for gray or orange undertones, just plain brown. I am going to put it throughout the entire house.

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  • 9 years ago

    Be careful. I was in Home Depot today and saw something that convinced me that wood tile had jumped the shark. It was typical porcelain 24"x6" (or whatever) brown wood grained and--hand-scraped!!! Bwahaha! It was awful. Might have been nice without the 'hand scraped' effect, but, Nooooo.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Like anything there are good and bad ones. I do not like tile floors I find them hard on feet and backs and they are a huge commitment for an entire house if you do not LOVE it. I have had really good quality laminate from Germany in this house and my last one they are still going strong with 2 huge dogs , massive amount of parties and if one day i don’t want them anymore they are easy to remove and also much easier on my knees and back.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Forget home depot and forget lowes. Go to an actual flooring company. We can educate you on our products and direct you towards a 1st quality tile that will bring you years of enjoyment.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Definitely go to a flooring or tile showroom and take a look at their selections. There are so many different wood plank tiles available so seeing them in person would be your best bet.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Hello.Floor tiles wood combines the practicality of a ceramic coating with a sense of comfort coming from the wooden floor. Perhaps for this reason, the tile under the tree popular today as ever. View a few options.

  • 9 years ago
    I️ went to a local flooring store and they didn’t seem to have much insight or even opinion. I️ just didn’t feel like I️ had any guidance and they didn’t seem to have a lot of knowledge about colors and design. I️ might need to try another store. Thanks for the insight! Much appreciated! :)
  • PRO
    9 years ago




    Here is some wood tile we have done; there is a ton of colors out there to choose from. I would recommend ordering in a carton before you make your final selection as you can see from these photos some will be consistent with colors and others will be really random.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    @Imperial Flooring - What product is that in the center photo?

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Cinar, looks a lot like the Barriques Multi-color (or close).

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    That is a beautiful floor (bottom photo) Dragonfly. Do you know who the manufacturer or major distributor is? I wouldn't mind having that in my showroom.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Cinar, we installed this on two large jobs. Our local supplier for this is 21st Century Tile. Manufacturer is Italian. I'll check on vendor and get back to you. Clients love it. Quality is good. As you already know, shading and blending (and of course lay out) is important.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Don't be afraid to try another local store! The best way to find a good quality tile, especially one that you're going to put throughout your house, is to find someone who really knows the products and can help you figure out your best options. And if you can get samples to take home, that will give you a better idea of how "neutral" the brown will look in the lighting in your home and with your other stuff.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    @Cinar Interiors: To answer your question, our local supplier keeps it in stock, Imported from Italy: Ricchetti.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Thank you, I messaged the manufacturer to see who handles their products in my neck of the woods. That's a very attractive product.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    If you are looking for tile, try a tile shop. Or a bath and kitchen store. They should have miles and miles of tile options - both flooring and wall tiles.

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