Entries, foyers, mudrooms and laundry rooms are where the outdoors comes in. Hardwood by the door cups and wears. Tile takes the punishment and wipes clean.
We install entry and utility-room floors across Arlington and Northern Virginia, including small areas that larger contractors turn down.
Choosing Tile for a Hard-Working Floor
Looks matter here, since it is the first thing guests see, but performance comes first.
- Porcelain with a matte or textured surface for grip when wet
- Slate or slate-look porcelain, which hides dirt well
- Patterned tile to turn a small foyer or laundry room into a feature
- Herringbone or basketweave layouts for a traditional home
- Darker or mid-tone grout, and a stain-resistant formula
Getting the Transitions Right
An entry floor usually meets hardwood, a door threshold and sometimes stairs. Tile and its underlayment are thicker than many people expect, so we plan heights in advance. Where possible the tile finishes flush with the adjoining floor. Where it cannot, a low-profile metal or hardwood reducer keeps the change gentle.
Exterior doors need clearance to swing over the new floor, and we check that before setting anything.
Laundry Rooms
A laundry room floor benefits from waterproofing beneath the tile, especially on an upper level where a leaking hose could damage ceilings below. We can slope the floor slightly to a drain or simply seal it. Add heated floors in a mudroom and wet boots dry overnight.
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