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Come To Visit Us!! We are bring the best selection of Flooring around the World. Porcelain Tile from Spain, Italy, Brazil, India and more.

We offer a showroom and a Walking Warehouse open to Public, you can see more than your expectation in price and quality.

Miami Flooring Distributors come to open operation in Tampa, New Flooring Style and Flooring Specialist ready to give you the best advice in Design, Flooring and Home Improvement.

If you are looking at the best source of Waterproof Vinyl Flooring in Tampa, you have to come to visit us!! We are Wholesalers Distributors of the Best Quality Luxury Vinyl Flooring at an unbeatable price!

As we carry our own line of SPC Vinyl Flooring, we are dedicating all our experience to create an innovative line of flooring

1. 100% Waterproof!!
2. Scratch Resistance
3. Pet Friendly
4. Special for Commercial and Residential Traffic
5. Beautiful Colors and Design
6. Environmental Friendly
7. Easy Installation and,
8. Ready To Go!

What is waterproof flooring? When it comes to flooring, waterproof means waterproof — no water or moisture can penetrate the material, soaking it to its core. With waterproof flooring, the waterproofing is “baked in”. Rather than being treated with a special coating to protect it from water, the flooring is made of fully waterproof material.

Is vinyl flooring 100% waterproof? The majority of WPC vinyl plank flooring and WPC vinyl tile flooring is the best knows for being 100% waterproof. The special vinyl waterproof flooring core is designed to be water-resistant in wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements & laundry rooms.

Is there such a thing as waterproof laminate flooring? In short, the answer is NO, laminate flooring is NOT waterproof. … Many types of vinyl flooring are waterproof and/or highly water-resistant. Laminate, on the other hand, is made out of recycled hardwood, so it is not waterproof.

Come to Visit Us! You Can talk to one of Our Flooring specialists in Our Showroom at7709 Anderson Rd Tampa, Fl 33634. Call Us at 813-515-5900 or email us at sales@theflooringdistrict.com

Wood Porcelain Tile come to stay, everybody love the vibrant powerful texture and look of the wood and the durability performance of the porcelain tile. Wood Porcelain Tile gives character to your spaces and allow you to create an atmosphere natural, warm and sophisticated when we talk about design, convenient and conform.

We taka a time to talk about every new porcelain tile collection and advice about their advantage, disadvantage and all the information that we can offer to our clients and criteria to make the perfect choice for their new project.

This time we want to talk about Etna Wood Porcelain Tile Collection. Made for one of the more renamed manufacture of Porcelain Tile, PAMESA CERAMICA who always produce best quality and beauty design always innovating in this industry.

Etna Wood Porcelain Tile is made in High Definition Inject Technique with a perfect texture to use in different ambient as indoor and outdoor spaces, awesome prints looking super realistic simulated real wood marks and veins.

Etna Wood Collection came in 5 different colors; Etna Almond, Etna Blue, Etna Grey, Etna Mix and Etna White. See these beautiful options in the following pictures:

Cuando de renovar tu nueva piscina se trata, considera siempre la opcion de instalar Piedra Natural, tanto por su belleza, textura como otras ventajas que ofrece este tipo de

Muchos nos preguntan porque recomendamos travertino para el patio, la respuesta es que el clima de la Florida con sus altas temperaturas hace que pisos de concreto absorban calor y tus espacios se vuelvan calurosos, ademas de que en pies descalzos puedas tener quemaduras afectando especialmente nuestros ninos y mascotas. Es muy desagradable salir de la piscina y quemarse los pies.

Los Pavers de Travertino no absorben las altas temperatura del ambiente y te permite disfrutar de tu patio o piscina con pies descalzos, especial para los ninos en verano y nuestras mascotas que estan el mayor tiempo en los espacios exteriores de nuestras casas.

Si quieres obtener mas informacion acerca de nuestros productos no dudes en contactarnos, tenemos uns gran variedad de paver de travertino en diferente tamanos y colores. Importamos marble, travertino, limestone y todo tipo de piedra natural que busques. Ya que no tenemos intermediarios podemos ofrecerte la mejor calidad al mejor precio del mercado.

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Modern and rich effects, recall the imperfections of the concrete. And they exalt its urban character, fattoamano was made in Italy for La Feniche Cemiche.

“La Fenice” Fattoamano Porcelain Tile means beauty and reliability, quality and design and now also tiles for internal and external use. In fact the usual concept of living the internal surfaces has now evolved outside the domestic wall, by proposing a new and qualifying concept of ceramic surface. Not only unquestionable precious and beautiful tiles for internal use, but now, also floor tiles for external use, extremely resistant and time-proof, indicated for both private and public use.

The present Fattoamano Porcelain Tile has been enriched with a wide range of products which, thanks to their high technical performances and to their style, represent the best solution for external use. Of great interest and top selling at the moment is collection Fattoamao in Rectangular Large Format Size 36″x36″, which joins a great resistance to loadings and solicitations to many different ways of use.

Fattoamano comes in two different colors, Fattoamao Grigio and Fattoamano Bianco, all in the beauty 36″x36″ large format, with four tile face variation.

Yesss The Gold one is Coming Back! Gold travertine has such a unique color. It has a splash of white and red in it. If you like a vibrant look apply an enhancing sealer. You can email us at sales@theflooringdistrict.com if you like to know how to get the right sealer.

Gold travertine has matching copings. If the pool is straight-edged like a square or rectangular use 12×24 pool copping. If your pool is round or eclipses use 6×12. Gold travertine pavers are tumbled. The tumbling process makes gold travertine non-slip. It absorbs water on it pretty quickly due to very small holes on its surface. This makes gold travertine perfect stone for pool deck. Gold travertine is very popular as a paving material in Tampa for its Mediterranean Style. Any upscale home can not be complete without gold travertine in Tampa or in warmer cities. Indulge your pool or backyard with elegant gold travertine tiles.

When Size is Matter.

If you have a small pool deck less then 1000 Sq ft you can consider 6×12 as a first option. Since 6×12 is cheaper people prefer it as cost-saving option. Also, ease of installing a 6×12 gold paver in different designs makes this size popular. Herringbone pattern is one of them. If you do not like patterns 16×16 pavers are way to go. They are not too big or small. Pool deck around 2500 Sq Ft looks great with 16×16 gold paver. You can install it diamond or straight. You can also install it broken joint or subway stile. French pattern gold travertine is the most popular size. Since it is consist of 4 different sizes it produce a unique dimension to your pool deck or backyard. You can never go wrong with french pattern gold travertine in Miami. Its Mediterranean influence is felt even if you are in Miami shore or Tampa. If you are not found of patterns and your deck or backyard is pretty big, 24×24 gold travertine pavers are way to go. Its big size makes right size pool deck even more spacious. Diamond, straight or broken joint, 24×24 gold travertine will bring your outdoor to a new level.

But, is Travertine a Natural Stone?

The Stone refers to any material of natural origin, it is extracted from: quarries and mining operations. Natural stones such as marbles, granites, travertines, slates, quartz, etc. they are products of nature, therefore the presence of veins, variations of color and tone are characteristic of the material.

Travertine is a sedimentary rock formed in a long geological process and is composed of several elements, the main is calcium carbonate.
This type of rocks present in nature have originated millions of years ago, travertine is formed in freshwater areas, usually in riverbeds. The travertine exporting countries are: Turkey, Italy and Spain. Our travertines are mostly imported from Turkey, we also have Italian travertines and other stones of Spanish and Egyptian origin.
The paver is any stone cut to 1 1/4 “or more in thickness: 1 1/4” and 2. “The travertine paver, is designed primarily to be installed on flexible surfaces such as on sand but in some cases, if necessary, it can be installed on rigid surfaces as well as a tile, it’s thickness is from 1 1/4 “to 2”, so it is able to support loads on flexible surfaces.
The paver’s properties are:
* The weight of the paver is approximately: 16 lb / sqf. * The long geological process makes it a very compact, strong and resistant rock. * As a result of the chemical processes that occur naturally in the stone, the hollow cavities that characterize it are formed. These cavities help to make it an anti slippery coating and allow the water to drain naturally in areas of great extensions. * The travertine is resistant to low temperatures and high temperatures, therefore, it is an ideal coating for outdoor, because it maintains a pleasant temperature even being exposed in summer and winter. * One of the properties of travertine, as well as any natural stone, is that each piece is unique and unrepeatable. The color has variation but always stays in the same palette / color range. What criteria indicate the quality of the travertine paver?

* The four corners of the tile should be cut at 90 degrees.
* The back face should not have large gaps, a solid piece should be as much as possible.
* The thickness of the paver should be measured in inches.
* The shipping boxes must be strong wooden pallets suitable for forklifts.

The range of colors of the travertine goes from the ivory / beige light, to the dark gray color, but always staying in colors contributed by the nature. The color of the travertine is originated by the formation and the geological process that the stone has had as such. Minerals such as iron present in the rock, for example, form veins in reddish coloration. The natural tones of the travertine range from soft ivory and pale white to the rich golden tones of walnut and rustic reds and deep coffee tones. Also the form or technique of cutting the block of stone, result in two apparently different stones: the common travertine we know “cloud” and the travertine “vein cut”, which has veins along the stone. The travertine only takes a process of cutting and finishing but does not have any process of coloration, reason why we recommend to consider this property when designing a space with any natural stone, each piece is unique and unrepeatable but always stays in the same palette / range of colors. The colors of each tile will vary with the mottled and veins or bands of contrasting colors throughout the stone. Each stone has a unique character and style, although the stones extracted from the same area will have enough general similarity to create a beautiful floor. Each tile is uniquely designed by nature with striking patterns, cracks and distinctive veins.
The Travertine gold is a beautiful and rich golden yellow stone, which can contain movements created by deposits and veins of dark yellow, ocher, brown and white. The formation process tells us the same stone, when it shows us its lines, layers of this mix of colors that are perfect to cover our spaces and make a totally warm and cozy atmosphere.
The paver is designed to be installed on a bed of sand previously compacted and / or can be installed on rigid pavement as concrete, as a common tile, in cases that is necessary for the different surfaces that are in an environment or an area . The way in which the paver is installed depends on the measure or pattern that the client has purchased. There are many ways to install a paver, for example, a paver 12×24 (Herringbone, brick pattern, diagonal basket, among others). The percentage of waste of approximate installation for each project is 10% and for installation of some pattern or special form is 15%.

Travertine is a natural material and, as such, you must take certain precautions when cleaning it. It is also necessary to avoid doing some things that can damage it, it is not a type of pavement that requires complex maintenance. You also have to be careful with the liquids spilled on the travertine, it is advisable to clean as soon as possible if it has spilled, for example, red wine to prevent the stains from penetrating. As a general rule, we do not recommend using too strong detergents or abrasive products to clean them as this could damage the travertine irreparably. Nor should ammonia or acidic products such as vinegar be used, as they could discolor it. The best to clean it? Water with soap and in case of water pressure.

The popularity of Concrete or Cement Porcelain Tile in flooring continues to set the standard in interior design style for its simplicity, beauty, and practices when combining different decoration styles. Most of the times when I talk with my clients determined to renovate their floors, the first concern they have is to know if porcelain floors that seem concrete will go out of style very quickly, and the answer is no, the urban style is not a new style, interior design has been using concrete finishes since always being very popular in commercial and institutional constructions which had to be sober, low maintenance and durable.

At present, the urban style has become popular thanks to the creativity of renowned interior designers from cities such as New York, Chicago, and mainly Europeans, who managed to maintain the minimalist style of the concrete look, combining it with the warmth they should have. residential spaces But if the concrete look is so popular, why choose porcelain and not real concrete? Here are some reasons:

Advantage of The Porcelain Tile Vs Concrete Floor

Of Course, Porcelain Tile has more advantage that concrete floor in interior spaces because:

• Better Look
• More Variety
• Easy Installation
• Price
• Durability
• Maintenance

Better Look

Using a porcelain tile concrete look allows you to control the desired color and texture, which the concrete cannot do. Cement Porcelain Tile for its versatility can be found in different textures like matte, polished, lapatto, tridimensional for Walls, rustic for patios and more.

More Variety

In the market there are many designs of porcelain tile concrete or cement look, which allow you to play with different styles, you can even get combinations of textures such as porcelain that resemble wood and concrete at the same time or porcelain that include the aspect of oxidized concrete among others.

Easy Installation

The installation of laying concrete porcelain floors is more economical and practical and requires less time than concrete. Using concrete mixtures in small spaces can be a very complicated logistics and can be affected by changes in temperature, the percentage of concrete and additives that affect color and consistency.

Price

The price an important factor, the amount of labor and agents involved in the production of the concrete floor make the option of cement-type porcelain tile more practical and economical.

Durability

While concrete floors tend to break due to the structure’s own movement, porcelain floors maintain their shape and cover floor damage. Porcelain Tile is one of the covering with more durability when we talk about flooring.

Maintenance

Easy cleaning, because the porcelain has a very low water absorption factor, in addition to other aggregates that make it resistant to staining and corrosion, cleaning these types of floors that simulate concrete is easy not only for its texture but also for its color. Next, we want to suggest variations that you can find of floors that simulate concrete

If you wanna know more about cement look porcelain tile, visit our section of Concrete look Tiles at https://miamiflooringdistributors.com/product-category/concrete-style-porcelain/

How PEI Ratings Are Determined

The PEI rating is essentially a measurement of the surface enamel’s resistance to abrasion in porcelain tile. It is measured by the use of a machine known as a rotary abrasion resistance testing machine, in which steel ball bearings are pressed down and rolled over the surface of the tile while an observer watches the effect. The ratings are issued based on how many revolutions of the machine’s head are required before visible abrasions appear on the tile, this is an important test that will determine the resistance of the flooring and the recommended use according to the rate.

Understanding the PEI Ratings

A tile is given a PEI hardness rating on a 5-point scale, in addition to a 0 or NR category. The assigned PEI class is based on how many revolutions of the testing machine are required before noticeable abrasions are seen.

PEI Class	Usage
0	Light-duty on walls only; never use underfoot.
1	Wall use only in residential and commercial applications. This type of tile should never be used underfoot. Shower surrounds are a typical PEI-1 tile.
2	Walls and light-duty floors. It’s often used in residential bathrooms.
3	Countertops, walls, and floors that receive normal foot traffic. It’s a good, general-purpose tile for all residential (but not commercial) uses
4	All residential applications (both walls and floors), as well as medium commercial and light institutional locations
5	All residential and heavy commercial and institutional foot traffic. Typically this is used only for flooring and is rarely attractive enough for interior residential applications.

Choosing the Right Porcelain Tiles.

It’s important to pay close attention to the PEI class when choosing a tile for a particular application. A light-duty class 0 or 1 tile is likely to crack if used on floors, and a very thick class 5 tile may be so heavy that adhesives will have trouble holding it in place on a wall. The PEI class is not the only means of choosing a tile, however, and some tiles do not even carry a PEI class rating.

In addition to (or instead of) the PEI rating, tiles can be designated as floor or wall tiles based on other criteria. Tile designated for installation on a wall receives no foot traffic and, in fact, almost no wear of any kind. As such, this tile can be thinner and smoother, since safety is not a concern. Wall tile can also have complicated designs, such as reliefs, that don’t work well on floors. Tiles designated as floor tiles, on the other hand, often have a mat or textured finish to make them less slippery underfoot, especially in locations likely to experience moisture.

There is no central database of PEI ratings for tiles made by major manufacturers. Instead, you need to look at each tile’s manufacturing details, often found in the fine print on the sales sheet or product specification sheet. All companies provide some form of information on where the tile can be installed, either in the form of a PEI rating, a location specification (wall, floor, wall/floor), or both. Beyond wall/floor distinctions, some companies go so far as to even list the rooms where the tile is recommended for installation—kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, etc.

VINYL THICKNESS VS. WEARLAYER

To identify the difference between the vinyl thickness and wear layer, which is two separate measurements, you need to understand the several layers that makeup vinyl flooring. A urethane coating on top provides sheen and protects the wear layer, which is a clear PVC (vinyl) layer that gives planks their texture and varies in thickness. It also protects the print film layer, the paper design that features the color and pattern of the LVP or LVT flooring look. The vinyl core is mixed with plasticizers or fiberglass to give it strength. The final layer may be an attached cork or foam backing depending on the product. 

The thickness, measured in millimeters, refers to the actual vinyl core. Luxury vinyl planks range in thickness from 2 mm to 4 mm to 8 mm and above for higher quality products. Thinner versus thicker products require certain subfloors and will also be installed differently and discussed in more detail below. However, knowing the thickness of your vinyl planks is extremely important, especially if you’ll be trying to match it to existing floors in other rooms. This is something that should be measured before purchasing in order to avoid unevenness.

The wear layer, measured in mil, refers to the second clear vinyl layer. It ranges in thickness from 8 mils to 12 mils, suitable for residential needs, and 20 mils to 40 mils, suitable for commercial needs. The thicker the wear layer, the more protection your print layer has against scratches, scuffs, and dents. For reference, a 20 mil wear layer is equivalent to .5 mm, and a 40 mil wear layer is approximately 1 mm thick. This thickness measurement should be greatly weighed when determining traffic and usage for your project.

2 MM VINYL FLOORING

Luxury vinyl tile or planks with a 2 mm thickness are exclusively glue-down floors since they are too thin to have a click-lock system. However, they are more affordable than thicker vinyl flooring options. Because they are glued down directly to the subfloor, the vinyl flooring installation doesn’t need an underlayment but will require additional supplies like glue and a trowel. While it can be done as a DIY project, having an experienced professional complete the job is best because additional prep work is involved to start on a smooth, level surface. The floor also cannot be walked on right after it’s installed. An important question to ask before purchasing a 2 mm vinyl floor is the foot traffic, as it may not stand up to the demands of heavy use.

4 MM VINYL FLOORING

The majority of 4 mm vinyl flooring features a click-lock system that locks the planks in place and provides an easier vinyl flooring installation. Because of this, thicker vinyl will come at a costlier price than thinner vinyl. These floating floors can be placed over most existing floors or subfloors, too, since they’re not glued directly onto the surface. While no glue, staples, or nails are necessary, you’ll need a vapor barrier underlayment to provide moisture protection between vinyl and a concrete subfloor. The 4 mm and up vinyl floors will be able to handle heavier foot traffic, so it’s perfect for busy families and preferred for commercial installations. 

CLEANING 2 MM AND 4 MM VINYL FLOORING

A main luxury vinyl tile benefit is that it is known to be a low-maintenance flooring option, and fortunately, both 2 mm and 4 mm products utilize the same cleaning tactics. Regular vacuuming or sweeping help rid dirt. If you choose to vacuum your flooring, then make sure to forgo the beater bar, as this can be rough on your LVT or LVP. Better yet, ditch manual vacuuming for a Roomba, which will be gentler on your vinyl flooring and less work for you, especially if you schedule it to work while you’re out of the house. For a more thorough clean, mop the floors using a safe floor cleaner or stripper, but make sure that it doesn’t contain any detergents or abrasive cleaners that can leave a dull film, high-alkaline solutions that can loosen any adhesive, or solvent-based polishes that can cause damage. For new floors, wait to mop at least 48 hours after installation so that any moisture won’t affect the adhesive.

WARRANTY DIFFERENCES

Any offered warranties should always be read carefully and considered before making a purchase. Many products come with different warranties for residential and commercial applications. Some higher quality or thicker products for home use may have a lifetime limited residential warranty, while other thinner vinyl may only include a limited 8-year warranty or something similar to that timeframe. With regards to commercial installs, they range quite a bit since the floors will see a lot more intense foot traffic. Offered warranties could range from 6-year light commercial use to 20-year light commercial use, or they might have a 10-year or 15-year commercial warranty for products that can handle heavier foot traffic.

HOW THICKNESS MATTERS

Today’s vinyl flooring comes in a wide range of stunning colors, realistic patterns, and various thicknesses, so it’s important to factor in its durability and installation method in addition to its good looks. Selecting 2 mm or 4 mm vinyl depends on your individual needs, such as subfloor type and amount of foot traffic, not choosing one that’s better than the other. Now that you know some of the main differences, ask yourself a few questions to help determine which thickness is best suited for your project.