In a world where health and wellness are at the forefront of people’s minds, ceramic and porcelain tile continue to offer benefits for residential and commercial environments. Tile offers an array of unique benefits such as durability, hypoallergenic characteristics, resistance to moisture and bacteria, easiness to maintain and clean, all while offering a wide assortment of styles and colors to choose from.
Recent data backs up the trend. Ceramic and porcelain tile have claimed the top spot in kitchen floors, right before hardwood, according to the Houzz 2021 U.S. Kitchen Trends Survey. Renovated kitchens continue to feature gray flooring (14% of survey respondents) and neutral tones of gray, white and beige on wall surfaces. Homeowners who update their backsplash are going all-in, as an increasing number install the backsplash from the countertop all the way up to the upper cabinets or range hood. Though white is still the top choice for backsplash color (37% of survey respondents), multicolored is the second choice, showing that many want to make a statement with the backsplash.