CERAMIC TILE

Because ceramic tile is so varied—from sleek porcelain to hand painted terra cotta—it can fit seamlessly into just about every kitchen aesthetic. Combine different textured and colored tiles in unique patterns to create a highly personalized and customized design on counter tops and back splashes alike. Choose from inexpensive factory produced tiles or imported hand-made tiles for a variety of looks to meet the needs of any budget. Ceramic tiles themselves are heat resistant but do create uneven surfaces and can chip or crack easily—so you may have to replace individual tiles from time to time. Also consider that grout lines can easily stain, requiring an awful lot of maintenance and/or re-application.