Tile Floors in Greater Cleveland
When it comes to updating your home, few choices offer the permanence, beauty, and sheer versatility of premium tile flooring. Whether you are looking to remodel a historic Shaker Heights Tudor, update a classic colonial in Pepper Pike, or bring a sleek modern touch to a lakefront property in Cleveland, our design experts are here to take your new tile flooring project personally.
In addition to adding organic beauty and supreme durability in your home, installing new tile floors can even boost your property value in Cleveland! We don't cut corners, we don't sacrifice quality for price, and we provide helpful guidance through every single step of your flooring journey. Let’s explore more about how your local tile experts at Marshall Flooring can help you shop for new tile floors in Northeast Ohio like a pro!
Cleveland Tile Design Trends
At Marshall Flooring, we keep our fingers on the pulse of both national design and local Cleveland preferences. This year, we are seeing a gorgeous shift away from cold, stark minimalism toward spaces that feel warm, organic, and deeply personal. Here are the top tile trends in Northeast Ohio that our homeowners right now:
- Warm Earthy Tones & Quiet Luxury: Cool grays are stepping aside for rich tile color palettes that ground a room with peaceful energy. Make way for warm taupe tile, khaki tile, sandy beige tile, and gorgeous biophilic green tile like soft eucalyptus.
- Large-Format Porcelain Slabs: Scale is everything. Oversized and large-format porcelain tiles are highly sought after for kitchens and main living spaces. By creating a seamless visual flow with minimal grout lines, smaller spaces feel grand and open.
- Tactile & Organic Tile Textures: Texture is the name of the game. From matte, honed stone-looks to unglazed, artisanal ceramics that feature three-dimensional reliefs or subtle ridging, tiles that beg to be touched add high architectural depth to local homes.
- Reimagined Classic Tiles: Timeless tile patterns are getting a modern upgrade. We see high demand for rich herringbone tile layouts, bold hexagon tiles, and zellige-style subway tiles on kitchen backsplashes and fireplace surrounds for fresh appeal.
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Are Tile Floors A Good Fit For Northeast Ohio Homes?
Living in Northeast Ohio means experiencing the full beauty and full intensity of all four seasons. From slushy, snow-covered boots in January to humid, muddy paws in July, our floors take a beating. However, tile floors are an incredible fit for our Northeastern Ohio climate!
High-quality porcelain and ceramic tiles are inherently waterproof, so they won't warp, buckle, or expand when exposed to melted snow or wet rain gear. Tile is also incredibly easy to sanitize and clean, making it a dream for high-traffic mudrooms, kitchens, and entryways. We love helping clients pair new tile floors with an under-floor radiant heating system. Tile is an exceptional conductor of heat, and adding radiant warmth creates an incredibly luxurious, cozy environment that makes Ohio winters a breeze to get through.
Best Questions for Tile Shopping
We know you have questions before you buy! Here are the top tile shopping FAQs we receive:
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?
While both tile types are made from clay and baked in a kiln, porcelain tile is crafted from denser clay and fired at much higher temperatures. As a result, porcelain tile floors are highly scratch-resistant, denser, and nearly impervious to moisture, making it the ideal choice for heavy-traffic floors and outdoor spaces. Ceramic tile is slightly softer, easier to cut, and is a beautiful, budget-friendly option for walls, backsplashes, and light-traffic residential floors.
Are tile floors high-maintenance?
Not at all! In fact, tile is one of the easiest flooring options to maintain. Regular sweeping or vacuuming combined with a damp mop and a manufacturer-approved, pH-neutral cleaner is all it takes to maintain new tile floors. To keep grout lines looking pristine, we highly recommend sealing your grout upon tile installation to protect it from stains and moisture penetration.
Should I buy wood-look tile or actual hardwood?
Wood-look porcelain tile has skyrocketed in popularity because it gives you the rustic texture and warmth of hardwood but with the zero-maintenance, waterproof performance of porcelain. Especially easy for creating chevron or herringbone flooring layouts, wood-look tile is ideal for areas like bathrooms, basements, and entryways where hardwood floors might struggle.
How long does tile flooring installation take?
The tile flooring installation timeline depends heavily on the size of the room, the layout complexity, and the amount of subfloor preparation required to ensure a perfectly flat surface. Generally, a standard new tile installation takes a few days to allow for precise layout, cutting, setting, grouting, and curing.
The Marshall Flooring Difference
When you choose Marshall Flooring for your new tile flooring project, you are partnering with a family-owned business that has served Northeast Ohio since 1966. Our experienced, long-standing crews ensure your new tile floor is installed correctly for a lifetime of beauty.
We’re family-owned, community-focused, and we take your project as personally as you do. Stop by Marshall Flooring today, or contact us to schedule your free in-home measurement. Let’s put our decades of experience to work for you!
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