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Wood-Look Plank Floor Tiles

Ceramic tiles that mimic the look of wood offer the natural beauty of wide-board flooring without the maintenance.

By Robin Nicholas, Michael Schweit
Wood-look plank tiles are increasingly popular and are available in a range of colors, sizes, textures, and finishes.

Tile flooring has long been a great option for those who desire freedom from the dust and dirt of carpeted floors and appreciate the resiliency of ceramic tiles. Now there’s also a solution for people who love the natural beauty of wood but not the maintenance that wood floors require. Wood-look plank tiles are a welcome practical choice because they won’t scratch or stain and they come in a seemingly endless variety of sizes, colors, textures, and patterns. Many of these tiles are a very accurate representation of wood, down to the bark, knots, and growth rings. Others have subtle, calm patterns to provide a clean, relaxed, simple, or modern look.

See “How To Install Wood-Look Tile Flooring“ for installation tips.

Wood-look plank tiles will enhance the beauty of any décor whether you have a contemporary, midcentury modern, rustic, traditional, artsy, or perhaps eclectic style home.

while others have minimal patterns and subtle colors for a more modern clean look

 

The rich grain pattern on this wood-look tile would make a bold statement on any floor.
The rich grain pattern on this wood-look tile would make a bold statement on any floor.
Wood-look tiles can create a warm rustic look on any floor without the mess of sanding and finishing that comes with real wood.
Wood-look tiles can create a warm rustic look on any floor without the mess of sanding and finishing that comes with real wood.

Tiling Complete, 2nd EditionExcerpted from Tiling Complete, 2nd Edition by Robin Nicholas and Michael Schweit.

Available in the Taunton Store and at Amazon.com.

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