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When it's time to get a new floor, there's no doubt that some rooms will require tile. The kitchen and bathroom immediately come to mind, and for those with laundry rooms, these rooms may come to mind as well. In all of these cases, the floor is likely to get wet, have things spilled on it, or both. Being able to mop them is essential for keeping them clean and looking good. For other rooms, carpet or hardwood tend to be the norm. However, there can be a gap between the norm and what is really best. Many homeowners will find that it's a good idea to put tile in rooms where it isn't traditionally used. This extends tile's stain resistance and easy cleaning to those areas and can prevent a lot of worry.

One great spot to put tile is the family room or game room, and this is especially true if little kids are in the house. Imagine not having to worry about whether a drink was spilled or a hamburger was dropped!

Such accidents are common in areas where kids play, and switching out the carpet for nice, easily-cleanable tile will allow parents to rest easy. Small, machine-washable rugs can be used to provide soft places to sit.

Another good place to put tile flooring Bloomfield homes is the entranceway. Typically, homes with carpeting in the room immediately on the other side of the door will try to stop mud and grime by using mats, but these aren't 100 percent effective. Often, the end result is a roughly square area where some of the grime has escaped the mat. Putting a few square feet of tile around that mat area makes it so that this grime can be easily mopped away. It will also provide an extra buffer between outdoor material and the carpet.

In all cases, the choice of tile pattern is an important part of whether or not the end result will enhance the home. Generally, it's a good idea to avoid the patterns that are commonly seen in stores, schools, or hospitals because they'll trigger the feelings associated with those busy public places. Instead, pick styles that blend well with the rest of the home's decor. This will keep the look and feel appropriate for a house and ensure long-term satisfaction with the new, easy-care flooring.