Tile Guide: 3 Tile Types for Every Home Improvement Project

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From bathroom floors to kitchen backsplashes, tile is a versatile addition to the home, both aesthetically and functionally. If you’re thinking about decorating or adding durability to a space, it's important to know that most tiles are designed for specific uses, spaces, and projects. This brief guide will help you understand popular uses of tile, offer quick recommendations, and explain how to choose the right types of tile.

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What Are Abrasion Resistance Ratings? 

The Abrasion Resistance Rating (formerly known as the Porcelain Enamel Institute rating or PEI rating) measures a tile’s durability and resistance to wear and tear over time. Tile is divided into five groups, with lower ratings (Group 1) ideal for very light traffic, such as interior walls or light-use bathroom counters. Higher ratings (Group 5) are designed for high-traffic areas, such as bathroom and kitchen counters and floors.  

Floor Tiles 

Often used in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas, floor tile is durable, thick, and moisture-resistant. Floor tiles should provide greater traction and slip-resistant features for safe footing. 

Recommended tile: Porcelain, ceramic, and stone are dense, scratch-resistant materials that withstand heavy foot traffic. 

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Shower Tiles 

Moisture-resistant and easy to install and maintain, shower tiles are easy to shape to your bathroom’s unique layout. Whether you have a traditional bathroom shower sliding door, or a modern shower curtain, shower tiles mold to the contours of your shower. 

Recommended tile: Porcelain, ceramic, and glass offer a variety of styles that are durable and complement your bathroom design. 

Stone-clad kitchen island with gray countertop, cabinets, and rustic shiplap walls in a modern home by Menards.

Backsplashes 

Backsplash tile covers part of a wall behind a bathroom or kitchen sink. Tile in this area must be durable, especially in kitchens exposed to water, grease, and cleaning supplies. 

Recommended tile: Ceramic, porcelain, and granite are often chosen for their colors and styles that complement design features such as an apron front kitchen farmhouse sink or a vanity sink. 

About Menards®

Tackling a home repair or planning a new build? Do it all with the help of Menards®! Menards® is a home improvement store offering high-quality name-brand tools, materials, and hardware for every project on your list. Whether you’re looking for a gas fire pit or an apron front kitchen farmhouse sink, finding what you need at Menards® is a one-stop shop experience. Visit one of over 300 Menards® locations across the Midwest, or shop online to bring your project to life. 

View the Menards® Tile and Stone Buying Guide at https://www.menards.com/

Location: 5101 Menard Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA

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