6 Places to Use Tile in Your Home
Tile is one of the most popular surface materials in America. It’s beautiful, durable, and convenient. Here are some of the best places to use it in your home.
- Beautiful
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Eco-friendly
- Hygienic
And depending on how you use it, it can even increase the resale value of your home.
Best of all, it’s one of the most versatile materials around. No matter the details of your home, there’s bound to be a way you can incorporate tile into your décor.
Here are some of the best options.
1. Walls
Tiles are a great choice for covering walls, especially in showers or other areas with higher levels of moisture.
One of the most common applications is wainscotting, with the tiles extending only partway up the wall. In the right context, tile wainscotting can double as an effective backsplash.
2. Floors
Tile makes for remarkably convenient flooring. Not only is it elegant and striking, but the resilience and ease of maintenance make it ideal for high-traffic areas prone to dirt or moisture.
Tile floors are particularly useful for:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Entryways
- Basements
- Pathways
- Patios, gazebos, and porches
But they can be the perfect option for any room in the house, including the living room, bedrooms, or even a home office.
3. Countertops
Because porcelain tiles are naturally resistant to water—and all are easy to clean—it’s a common choice for countertops. Tiles make for a convenient surface to prepare food, and their natural elegance can boost the aesthetics of the whole kitchen.
They are also a cheaper option over marble or granite with a quicker turnaround time. There are many types of tiles that are porous, so you want to talk to your Master Tiler to select porcelain, non-porous tiles. Porcelain tiles are impervious to water and easy to clean.
4. Backsplashes
If you follow home renovation trends, you probably already know that tile backsplashes are all the rage right now. There are several good reasons for that.
The right backsplash can transform the otherwise boring space behind your stovetop and counters into the highlight of your kitchen. Plus, if any grease or food splatters on the wall, wiping down the tiles will be a breeze.
5. Fireplace
Who doesn’t love a good fireplace? A crackling fire makes any home a little more pleasant and inviting—perfect for curling up with a good book. Even if there’s no fire going, the hearth itself can be a beautiful centerpiece for a living room.
Tiling your fireplace is the perfect way to enhance the ambiance all the more. Just make sure you use tiles and mortar that can withstand the heat without cracking or falling off.
6. Basement
Basements are an often-overlooked asset in a home. But given the right care, the basement could become your new favorite room. Regardless, adding a tile floor or wall can make your basement more practical, comfortable, and attractive to your family and guests alike.
Are You Ready to Enhance Your Home With Tiles?
If you’re gearing up for a home renovation project, we’d be happy to help. At Downright Tile and Renovations, we specialize in installing, repairing, and replacing tiles for any application you need.
We even offer in-home custom design services. If you aren’t sure what tile options are best for you, we’ll come right to your house and help you make the right call for your unique needs and preferences.
Click here to schedule your free, in-home consultation.
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Ann Butler
Cody was very professional, he was very good at advising us what would work well together. He showed up when he said he would , and never left a mess. We were under a time crunch , and Cody came through. The bathroom turned out beautiful. We are very happy with the end result.
We really appreciate all the hard work Cody and Trenton put into this job.
Stillwell, KS.
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Downright Tile did two bathroom remodels for us and we were very happy with both. One of them required extensive demolition and substantial changes to the plumbing. Cody was careful, clean, and great with communication. His tile work is absolutely first rate.
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Weatherby Lake, MO.
Read moreMardi Mahaffy
Not only did DownRight Tile do an excellent job, but Cody and his team went above and beyond to complete the job within a tight time frame.
Read moreNicole Galemore
Our experience with DownRight Tile was exceptional. We hired DownRight to install glass subway tile for our kitchen backsplash and coffee nook. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. From the get-go, they answered my millions of questions quickly and thoroughly. They were on-time throughout the project. I would say our project was a bit more complicated due to using glass tile and having a 70+ year old home with warped walls that weren't square. They exceeded our expectations and now we are using them for our bath remodel!
Shawnee, KS.
Read morePatricia Landwehr
My husband and I contracted with Downright Tile and Renovations to tile our basement laundry room and bath. Our house is 100 years old and the basement floor is not flat in places. They were able to level it out before installing the tile. The walls are not perfectly square, so we had lots of discussion about the best way to lay the tile to minimize the issue. They were very professional, arrived when they said they would, cleaned up the area daily and did a great job installing the tile. My husband is an engineer and very picky and was very pleased with the work. We highly recommend them. They are true craftsmen.
Brookside, MO
Read moreDonald White
Downright Tile and Renovations repaired a faulty installation of a tiled shower floor. The previous contractor did not know what he was doing and the floor leaked badly. Downright Tile was great to work with on the project and now the shower works great. They were responsive, on time and within reason on cost. They finished the job ahead of schedule.
Independence, MO
Read moreDan Welter
Downright Tile and Renovations were wonderful. They are true craftsmen. Easy to work with and the results are just what I wanted. I think their pricing is too low, but don't let them know till I call them again. Thanks.
Overland Park, KS
Read moreShanna Smith
We are so happy we found Downright Tile. They were able to give us a custom look using the products we preferred, including modern design elements like a linear drain. They were friendly, respectful, and communicative, and do everything they can to pass cost savings on to you. Their attention to detail is fantastic. We recommend them to everyone we can, and we plan to have them back for a project in the future!
Overland Park, KS
Read moreJon Sestak
I cannot speak highly enough about my tile experience with Downright Tile and Renovations. First of all I want to say that the attention to detail is fantastic. Our job took a little longer, but the overall product looked amazing once finished. Typically, I would expect a job to be rushed in our circumstances, but the attention to detail did not diminish as the project went longer than expected. Would give these guys six stars if possible.
Overland Park, KS
Read moreKiven Moise
Downright Tile and Renovations are very professional. They did an excellent job tiling my shower walls. If your up against the fence about a tile job give them a try you won't be disappointed.
Independence, MO
Read moreAlexzis Thomson
Thank you, Downright Tile and Renovations, for the awesome tile work! You helped convert our nightmare shower into a working shower! We initially hired a family friend to tile our master shower and shower floor. Long story short, the shower floor was not set properly and did not drain the water. :( I found Downright Tile and saw they had a knack for tile (especially showers), and knew they were the right company for the job. They knew exactly what to fix and how to fix it PROPERLY. They came in and did the job fast and effective! I can't wait to use the shower and not have to use a squeegee every time I get out. Thank you again!!! I highly recommend!
Blue Springs, MO
Read moreBrian Joy Wilhide
We hired Downright Tile to install new tile in our fireplace. Our old tile was pretty dull... we replaced it with Jinshan Coffee tile. They advised us as to the condition of the new tiles (some chipped, some cracked, etc.) and we were able to request a new batch before we start our bathroom tiling project. They were able to select some very nice tiles for the fireplace and it is quite beautiful now. As soon as we have our ducks in a row with the new tile, we will be happy to bring Downright Tile back to replace our bathroom tile.
Lenexa, KS
Read moreAngie's List Customer Review
We hired Downright Tile and Renovations to re-tile two fireplaces and our master bath floor. We picked our floor tile and when it arrived, found a lot of surprises. It was the last tile of it's kind from the quarry and there was a lot of variety. Downright Tile came up with a unique design which made great use of the variety and the final product is truly beautiful. They also re-tiled our family room fireplace with the same tiles. They suggested stacked stone tiles for our bedroom fireplace. Both fireplaces were transformed from boring to beautiful. Downright Tile took on our project where others might not have. It required a lot of extra cutting of tiles. They enjoyed the challenge and we are very happy with the outcome. We would confidently hire them again for any future tile work.
Kansas City, MO
Read moreDaniel J Lopez
I am very happy with my experience with Downright Tile and Renovations. They had great communication, explained everything well, were punctual, and kept the job site clean. The finished product is exactly what we were hoping for and the price was good. I would definitely recommend them for any tile jobs you have in the future.
Overland Park, KS
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Downright Tile and Renovations were extremely helpful and fast. They solved problems created by other contractors so that I didn’t end up having to deal with it. Downright Tile are perfectionists from step 1, and will not leave you without an excellent result.
Shawnee, KS
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Prompt, professional and clean! I had the best experience- Downright Tile and Renovations were fast, efficient and made the whole process super easy!! I highly recommend them!
Kansas City, MO
Read moreAngie's List Customer Review
Downright Tile and Renovations were excellent to work with. They clearly understand their craft. They were professional, clean, and conscientious. I'll hire them again when I need more tile work done and refer them to others.
Kansas City, MO
Read moreBeverly Bellinger
The project went beautifully. There were several areas around the tub and where the tub meets the floor that needed to be re-caulked; Downright Tile noted wherever new caulk was necessary within the shower/tub area and took care of it all. The amazing difference is in the floor. White tile with white grout can become discolored and hard to clean after a decade. Now it looks as good as when first installed, plus they offered care tips to maintain it. They also very graciously looked at a couple of loose kitchen backsplash tiles and provided advice on those. They're meticulous, professional and probably something of perfectionists—color matching was of critical importance to them. Our minor restoration project was clearly unworthy of their talents. Their charge was exactly as estimated ($300 plus materials). Imagine what a wonderful job they'd do on a start-from-scratch tile installation! If I had another tile project, Downright Tile is the only supplier I'd call.
Kansas City, MO
Read moreAngie's List Customer Review
We were very satisfied with Downright Tile and Renovations' services. They were very responsive via text and were able to schedule us quickly. We had a very positive experience working with Downright Tile and love our new tile. We highly recommend them and would use them again if we eventually need tile work again.
Kansas City, MO
Read moreDavid Duffield
As a very competent DIYer, it has always been difficult for me to relinquish control and hire someone else to do work on my home. My past experiences with hiring contractors has always left me disappointed in the quality of workmanship and/or the professionalism of the contractor. I can honestly say that, for the first time, Downright Tile and Renovations have exceeded my expectations. The crew were professional, timely, and the level of craftmanship was exceptional. Downright Tile took the time to plan the layout of the tile so there were professional results. I couldn't be happier and will definitely use them again on other projects. Thanks Downright Tile for all of your efforts!
Overland Park, KS
Read moreDan Lopez
Our house sold opening weekend. I’m sure the bathroom was a key contributor. We’re in a brand new house now so we’re set but I will definitely pass along your info to anybody who is looking. You did great work.
Overland Park, KS
Read moreJames Densmore
We recently remodeled our basement bathroom. We had multiple bids and they were all about the same. We chose to go with Downright Tile and Renovations as they warrantied their work more than the competitors. We picked out the tile and materials and then Downright Tile installed. They were on time and finished the project as expected. They explained various things when asked. We would use Downright Tile for a future project.
Mission Hills, KS
Read moreAnna Challacombe
We hired Downright Tile to re-tile our guest bathroom and they did a phenomenal job. We've never hired anyone with more integrity or attention to detail. They always showed up when they said they would, communicated expectations, did a really exceptional job on the tile itself, and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the finished project and that it met their exacting standards. I would highly recommend Downright Tile to anyone looking to have tile work done.
Merriam, KS
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