American Olean makes several different types of tile floors. When considering a tile floor, homeowners should keep in mind desired friction, ease of cleaning, as well as appearance.
The company offers a design service that allows consumers to design a large image to be placed onto an array of smaller tiles.
There are several different types of porcelain tiles, each of which has a unique appearance and comes in different patterns. Porcelain tiles are also available in different sizes. These tiles can become slippery when wet, but can be used effectivelyfor walls or countertops in addition to floors. These tiles run the gamut in size from 3x3 to 24x24 (inches).
American Olean's line of Quarry tiles are relatively strong. Some have extra particles added in to create an abrasive high-friction surface. These tiles are mostly designed for outside use, especially in locations that will sustain high traffic. Basic sizes for these tiles are 6x6, 3.875x8, and 8x8.
Natural stone has a different appearance and texture than other tiles. It also requires a special cleaning regimen. Stone cleaners are special products that are pH-neutral so as not to degrade the surface of the tiles. Water can also be used for light cleaning. Extremely dirty stone requires a different, more powerful cleaning solution.
Stone floors can be finished with a special product that can increase the shine of the surface and protect it from abrasion.
Most of these stone tiles come in the intermediate dimensions of 12x12 and 16x16.
Mosaic tiles create colorful surfaces. These are the roughest of the tile products available on the market, and the most irregular. American Olean sells mosaic tiles in many different permutations of size and color. In addition to rectangles and squares, the company also makes more intricately patterned tiles using triangle and star shapes.
Most of the mosaics are made from slate or other stone; some are made from glass, which permits the use of more diffuse and entangled colors. These tiles are ideal for pool linings or walls. Mosaic tiles are, of course, small: typical sizes are 1x1, 1x2 and 2x2. Pre-arranged mosaic tiles are available in sizes up to 24x24.
This is a series of small colorful tiles that come in square and brick shapes. Standard sizes are: 1x8, 2x2, 1.5x6, 2x2, 2x8, 3x8, and 4x4. The Silver Lake line of these tiles is connected to a series of accents and dots. These open up a range of opportunities for borders and emphasis.