Tile flooring suggestions for bathrooms and kitchens

Tile flooring suggestions for bathrooms and kitchens


Tile flooring is an excellent choice for kitchens and baths. It's rugged, durable, resistant to stains, and can last up to 50 years with proper care.

It withstands heavy foot traffic, kids, and pets and doesn't absorb odors or bacteria. 

Tile flooring is stylish, hypoallergenic, and adds value to a property. What more could you want?

Porcelain tile: best for busy rooms like the kitchen


Porcelain, a type of ceramic, has a composition that includes clay, sand, and glass. As a result, it's heavier and denser and can be used indoors or out.

But make no mistake: Porcelain is as beautiful as hard-wearing. Our tile store has a large assortment of colors and styles.  

Also, a large format tile currently trending can look like anything, including fabric and leather. However, it's often the preferred choice for wood-look or stone-look tile flooring.

Mosaics: trending on bathroom floors


These are tiny, highly decorative, and often glass tiles. However, they are durable, so don't let their size fool you, and also mold and mildew resistant.

Mosaics are highly sought after for bathrooms, as much for design as their many grout lines that enhance “grip.”

Ceramics: not just the 4 X 4 square


You'll see an almost unlimited selection when shopping for tile in Independence, MO. 

They all have different absorption and strength levels which determine where and how they can be used. Read labels thoroughly.

They include:

1.Squares: highly designed, often glazed, best for indoor floors in moderately busy rooms.  

2.Terracotta bricks: durable and can be used indoors or out. 

3.Subway tiles: best in indoor, low-traffic rooms.

Natural stone tile flooring: Adding elegance and property values


Stones like marble, granite, quartz, and travertine are prevalent. Stone is also durable and easy to clean. Ask about any sealing requirements.

Visit our tile store for your flooring needs


KC Floorworx has the largest selection in the area. We also have decades of experience and are licensed, professional installers. We'll help you make your tile flooring memorable.

Visit our showroom
in Independence, MO, where you'll see top brands like Paradiso Stone, Proximity Mills, and more. In addition, we work on residential and commercial projects in Independence, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and Kansas City, MO, as well as Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas City, Shawnee, and Lee Wood, KS.