Addition Floor Update: Team Matte or Team Glossy?

12 Sep Addition Floor Update: Team Matte or Team Glossy?

It has been awhile since I posted an update on the Addition, mostly because when the tile guy started laying the tile, we quickly realized we did not have enough.  Uh-oh.  So I had him stop.

If you are wondering why I didn’t just have him use all the tile we had and wait for the rest, here is why…

Even if you are ordering the same colorway of tile, the shades can vary from batch to batch, especially if they are handmade, like these are.  (By the way, these are 4″ x 16″ tiles from ArtoBrick – think saltillo look and feel, but more durability)  If you need more tile after you have started laying your floor, go ahead and stop.  Then when you get the new batch, have your tile setter mix the two batches so if there is a slight color difference, it will not be as noticeable.   

{I can’t really talk about the tile without mentioning how happy I am with Bottega Tile, who I ordered the tile through.  They did such a terrific job remedying the situation when we realized Arto had not sent enough tile.  I would highly recommend them, and this is not a sponsored post or anything, I just like to give shout-outs to people who do their job with excellence and integrity at a fair price.  So if you live in the DFW area, their showroom is gorgeous and inspiring, and they are a kind family doing good business.  Support them.}

Now as you can see, these are more “in progress” photos, as the tile is not sealed or grouted.  They just finished laying it yesterday.  It’s looking good though, right?  Herringbone floors feel so glamorous to me.

There is a small step down from the kitchen into the new room.

The tile will be much darker after it has been sealed, but I’m loving the way it looks and feels, and the fact that it is handmade makes it a little less uniform (which I like).  Today they are going to do a penetrating sealer, and on Monday, they are going to grout it.  The next day, they will seal it once more, and it will be done!  Baseboards can go in, lighting can be installed, and then…you guys, one year later, we will have a new room!  Can hardly wait!

As far as grout color, I have chosen a color called “Natural Gray” which is a medium shade of gray that will set off the pattern in the floors.  But then we need to decide whether to do a matte sealer or a glossy sealer.  Glossy will wipe easier and be a little easier to take care of overall, so right now, I’m leaning towards glossy.  I could be swayed though.  So…what are you?

Team Matte

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or

Team Glossy

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