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I think my main concern is the sheen. I think a shiny floor limited to a formal interior. But a floor with a flat sheen is more versitile and can be dressed up or down.
I think my main concern is the sheen. I think a shiny floor limited to a formal interior. But a floor with a flat sheen is more versitile and can be dressed up or down.
Good point. Thank you for the pictures. There are way too many choices.
I like the shine but I understand what you are saying. Maybe we can find a compromise between too shiny and too dull.
Good point. Thank you for the pictures. There are way too many choices.
I agree. It's mind boggling. If you narrow it down to just natural stone, that's a start.
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I like the shine but I understand what you are saying. Maybe we can find a compromise between too shiny and too dull.
Every stone comes in different colors, textures and sheens. If you look at samples in person, it will be easier to find the compromise.
If you are left with the choice of shiny or dull, go with a dull sheen in all matching tiles (all the same color). That way it can be dressed up or down.
I'm just afraid a prospective homebuyer might disregard your property if the flooring is too shiney.
Not only is it limiting for decorating, it's a pain to keep shiny surfaces clean.
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I/we think the standing on porcelain tile making your feet sore is over rated. Never had a complaint from the Super Chief since we put it in 5 years ago. In front of the stove and sink she has throw rugs, but she had that before because she can get messy, not because her feet hurt.
If hard surfaces stone floors are your choice you are not limited to ( Our choices are ceramic, porcelain, granite, or marble) a floor like everyone else in the neighborhood has.
You can even include concrete floor heating, for that over the top High end look and feel flooring.
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Thank you everyone for all of your help. We found a beautiful, at least we think so, porcelain tile this week. It was delivered today. Now we just have to install all of it.
Personally I like the slate, but I agree it's more of a mountain setting flooring.
I had a friend when I lived in Naples that built a home and put in the saltillo tile and had it heavily glossed and I liked that look. I've also seen brick flooring, just like you'd see on a patio with the basketweave pattern. It was also finished very glossy. I love that and plan on doing my basement floors in our farmhouse that way when we build. But again, probably more of a mountain home look.
My parent's home on Marco had the travertine flooring when it was built. The previous owner didn't like it and had carpet put over it. It stayed that way for years until it was time to replace the carpet. My parents were shocked to find it under there.
They decided to keep it since it was a nice light color. My mother is very into white. After all those years of being covered by carpet it was still in good shape. It looked nice, but the house stayed so cold without carpet. And it was a bear to stand on for hours. She ultimately decided to put the carpet back in the bedrooms and go with tile flooring in the main living areas and hardwood in the den.
Have you looked into hardwood? We've got original hardwood in most of our home and I love them. When they're newly finished they're gorgeous!
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