This 13x13 porcelain tile is set in a running bond pattern. Each row of tile is offset from the preceding row by half a tile width. By selecting porcelain tile, the owner was able to have the beauty of travertine, without worrying about stains.
The kitchen had been covered with seamless vinyl flooring. We removed the vinyl and went over the wood subflooring with a new product called EasyMat. Unlike other tile backing material, this comes in a roll rather than being a cement-based board. Additionally, it has sound-deadening properties which reduce the transfer of noise, and make the new tile floor much quieter. It is also dust and odor-free.
The new flooring is continuous throughout the kitchen and dining room. Since the dining room opens onto the backyard, tile was a great choice for easy cleaning from foot traffic.
The guest bath also had a vinyl floor. Once the toilet is removed we covered the floor with dust-free fiberglass and foam tile backer board.
After the tile has set overnight, the floor is grouted. The excess grout is washed off the tile and allowed to dry to a haze.
Finally the hazy grout residue is buffed off, the floor is finished and the toilet is reinstalled.
The entryway and the master bathroom were also redone using the same tile to give continuity throughout the home.
