Previously, we introduced you to our ceramic style vinyl floor tiles – the Ceramica range. In that brief overview, we hopefully sowed the seed of interest in taking the vinyl alternative to the natural stone flooring, and this week we will give you a few more details to help you to make the decision on your next surface.

There’s no doubt about it, ceramic flooring is a stylish option. Ceramic is built to last, providing an understated yet classy look that fits perfectly into all kinds of homes, from the country cottage to the town house, but it does have its drawbacks.

One of which is related to the material itself. Ceramic, when put under extreme stress, can crack. Once that happens you’re left with three options: firstly, to remove the offending tile and replace it. Second, to attempt to fix it yourself; and third, you live with it, putting up with the fact that one of your tiles is broken and hoping that nobody will notice – which they inevitably will.

Another similar problem is chipping. Sometimes the corners of the tiles can break off if someone steps on them at the wrong angle – something that can happen when it isn’t laid perfectly. At this point, your options are reduced to two – replace or make do. With the chip so small there’s no way you’ll ever repair it sufficiently – it’s just too fiddly.

The third problem is that the material emits cold. In homes where people are trying to save money they don’t want to be turning the heating on because a room is freezing cold, which tends to happen in homes with ceramic flooring. The ceramic doesn’t take in or hold heat meaning it is constantly cold and making the room cold, so you have no alternative than to turn the heating on. (Well, you do but you don’t want to be sitting at home in your hat, scarf, gloves and winter coat!)

So what’s the solution? You love the look of ceramic floor tiles and you’re not a fan of carpet or wood. That’s where the Ceramica range of vinyl flooring from Cavalio comes in, giving you all the benefits of ceramic, without the faults.

Complementing the colour scheme of any home, there are tiles available in all kinds of styles and colours, with eleven subtle and rich stone effect vinyl flooring tiles which even feature realistic grouting effects, giving you exactly what you want, without any of the potential problems that can arise with the natural alternative.

To find out more information on the Ceramica range, and any others for that matter, you can contact us and we’ll be happy to help.