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"  If you&amp;#039;ve ever stood in a store filled with thousands of tile samples piled on shelves, you know how tough it is to choose just one. Should you go with ceramic, glass or stone? Would subway tiles or mini-hexagons look better? And then there&amp;#039;s price, slip resistance and durability to consider. Here, a cheat sheet on six types to make your decision a little easier.   Material Pros Cons Cost Per Sq. Ft. Brands   Ceramic    \u2022 Can be very economical \u2022 Easy to clean \u2022 Very durable \u2022 Wide range of colors, shapes and patterns \u2022 Good water resistance  \u2022 Nonvitreous tile absorbs too much water for wet areas such as showers  \u2022 Damaged glaze can reveal tile body of a different color   $6\u2013$30* \u2022 Daltile  \u2022 Marazzi  \u2022 American Olean     Terracotta   \u2022 Earthy, warm patina derived from raw clay  \u2022 Well suited for informal, rustic decors  \u2022 Relatively inexpensive  \u2022 Low-fired versions not as hard or durable as other types of tile  \u2022 Highly porous; must be sealed to prevent stains and water absorption  \u2022 Tiles may vary in dimension and thickness  $7\u2013$12 \u2022 Pav\u00E9 Tile &amp;amp;amp; Stone  \u2022 Terramano  \u2022 Tierra y Fuego     Porcelain   \u2022 Dense and hard, with very low  water absorption  \u2022 Has high impact resistance  \u2022 Through-body versions have same color throughout  \u2022 Extremely durable  \u2022 Requires specific bonding materials and cutting tools $12\u2013$30 \u2022 Marazzi  \u2022 Mannington  \u2022 Crossville     Concrete   \u2022 Can be made to look like stone or terracotta  \u2022 Surface can be colored or stamped with a variety of patterns  \u2022 Strong and very durable  \u2022 May need sealing to prevent stains and water absorption  \u2022 May not be as readily available as other types  \u2022 Can be pricey  $12\u2013$40 \u2022 Granada Tile  \u2022 Sonoma Cast Stone  \u2022 Ann Sacks     Stone   \u2022 Many choices, including granite, slate, limestone, marble and  pebbled surface  \u2022 Naturally beautiful variations in color and shading  \u2022 Extremely durable  \u2022 Highly polished stone can be slippery when wet  \u2022 Can be pricey  \u2022 Surface should be sealed and periodically resealed to prevent stains  $15\u2013$30 \u2022 American Olean  \u2022 Solistone  \u2022 Jeffrey Court     Glass   \u2022 Vibrant, iridescent colors and a unique luminescence  \u2022 Nonporous and non-staining  \u2022 Can be used on both horizontal and vertical surfaces  \u2022 Durable when properly installed  \u2022 Installation more difficult  \u2022 Trowel marks in adhesive may be visible if using see-through glass  \u2022 Cutting tile may require special tools  \u2022 High cost  $20\u2013$45 \u2022 Fireclay Tile  \u2022 Oceanside Glasstile  \u2022 Walker Zanger    *Prices vary considerably by region, with local labor rates and with complexity of the installation. Photographs from top: Americanolean.com; Solistone.com; Marazzitile.com; AnnSacks.com; Solistone.com; GlassTile.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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