{"id":165,"date":"2015-07-22T21:16:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T21:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-10-09T19:47:11","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T19:47:11","slug":"plank-sized-wood-look-tile-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=165","title":{"rendered":"Plank Sized Wood Look Tile Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a20e4bfd1bb6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a20e4bfd1bb6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=165\/#SEVERAL_PLANK_SIZES_TO_FIT_YOUR_DESIGN_NEEDS\" title=\"SEVERAL PLANK SIZES TO FIT YOUR DESIGN NEEDS\">SEVERAL PLANK SIZES TO FIT YOUR DESIGN NEEDS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-banner.jpg\" alt=\"wood-look-tile-banner\" width=\"908\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-banner.jpg 908w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-banner-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-banner-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-banner-585x309.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEVERAL_PLANK_SIZES_TO_FIT_YOUR_DESIGN_NEEDS\"><\/span>SEVERAL PLANK SIZES TO FIT YOUR DESIGN NEEDS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While nothing out there quite matches the natural warmth of authentic, traditional hardwood, ceramic tile is catching up very quickly.\u00a0 Porcelain tile that looks like wood is perhaps the fastest growing aesthetic among designers and homeowners, thanks in large part to high definition imaging technology and tile\u2019s proven durability.\u00a0 Technology has become so advanced that in some collections you will have to feel the tiles with your bare hands to tell the difference from actual hardwood.\u00a0 With that in mind, many ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturers across the globe have increased their output of wood-look tile; several collections in their repertoire come with striated surfaces to give the tile a texture that closely resembles actual hardwood.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-167 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-image.jpg\" alt=\"wood-look-tile-image\" width=\"300\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-image.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-image-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally, ceramic and porcelain tile have come in symmetric square sizes, although this is changing due to the introduction of wood-look designs.\u00a0 To accurately represent hardwood, manufacturers have introduced varying plank sizes that are consistent with the dimensions of authentic hardwood planks.\u00a0 The Eleganza Wood Acacia collection is available in planks as long as 40\u201d.\u00a0 The Wood Patina collection is another beautiful\u00a0 even offers planks that go up to 48\u201d in length, proving the trend of consumers to seek out longer plank lengths for a remarkably realistic appearance.\u00a0 Mohawk Stage Point is available in 3\u201dx24\u201d ceramic tile planks, replicating the vintage hardwood strip look with extreme precision.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the trend in ceramic tile that looks like wood planks has been leaning toward longer planks, but there are many designers who still prefer the unique aesthetics that symmetrical square tiles can bring to the wood-look genre.\u00a0 Surfaces that replicate natural wood grains and striations can be placed in nearly any direction for a vast selection of design permutations.\u00a0 Quarter turn installations of square wood-look tile can bring a remarkably unique, textured appearance to any room.\u00a0 An ashlar pattern, in contrast, exhibits a flowing look to your floor, with the wood-look tiles gently cascading throughout rooms with large, open floor plans.\u00a0 Interceramic Tile offers its Alma Natura collection in oversized, monolithic 20\u201dx20\u201d tiles that project the beautiful imagery of hardwood with unconventional style.\u00a0 Crossville Wood Impressions also offers symmetrical square tiles in 6\u201dx6\u201d dimensions; the smaller tile sizes can add stunning layered visuals and increase spatial depth throughout your living space.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-168 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/wood-look-tile-image2.jpg\" alt=\"wood-look-tile-image2\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>A surge of demand has also been seen in rectified\u2014or dimensionally stable\u2014tiles.\u00a0 While most ceramic and porcelain tiles are cut before they are fired in a kiln, rectified tiles are cut after they have been fired, allowing for closer dimensional congruence between tiles.\u00a0 This, in turn, permits narrower grout lines with these products that further enhance the realistic appearance of wood-look tile.\u00a0 Most wood-look tile lines, in fact, are rectified to achieve this design aesthetic.\u00a0 The Old Lisbon and Wood collections from Kertiles are rectified wood-look tiles that closely match authentic hardwood in appearance thanks to their ability to be installed with narrow grout lines.\u00a0 Although nothing narrower than 1\/16\u201d grout lines are recommended for any application by the Ceramic Tile Institute of America, highly skilled installers can go as narrow as 1\/32\u201d without any problems.\u00a0 When it comes to wood-look tile, narrower grout joints will give more realism to your floor.\u00a0 To achieve this look properly, we recommend using professional installers, as even 1\/16\u201d grout joints are extremely difficult to install in do-it-yourself projects.\u00a0 The last thing you want is a botched ceramic tile installation.\u00a0 Selecting the proper color for your grout is also essential; using black grout in wood-look tiles with an ashen birch color will severely take away from the authentic hardwood appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Given the vast, varied selection of wood-look ceramic tile available on the market, whichever you choose will certainly bring elements of elegance, sophistication, and style to your home while simultaneously providing the warm, inviting comfort of traditional hardwood.\u00a0 For more information, view our website or feel free to call us at 866-705-1340.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEVERAL PLANK SIZES TO FIT YOUR DESIGN NEEDS While nothing out there quite matches the natural warmth of authentic, traditional hardwood, ceramic tile is catching up very quickly.\u00a0 Porcelain tile that looks like wood is perhaps the fastest growing aesthetic among designers and homeowners, thanks in large part to high definition imaging technology and tile\u2019s proven durability.\u00a0 Technology has become so advanced that in some&#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=165\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[31,44,30],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=165"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2781,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions\/2781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}