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"Great communication, quality work, would recommend. Ken was easy to work with. The communication was great throughout the process and he was honest about our options. The pricing was reasonable as well. The refinished floors look beautiful and the new hardwood looks great as well. My only complaint would be that they didn't fill in the nail holes in the new hardwood so I had to go back and do that myself. We are very happy with the floors and would use them again."
~ Chris from Crofton, MD

"We had the most wonderful experience with FloorGem. My husband and I knew very little about refinishing our floors. Ken was so knowledgeable and helpful. He explained all of our options and the benefits of each. The project was completed on time and on budget. There were no surprises. I couldn't believe how clean our house was when we returned. There was very little dust and the floors look absolutely amazing! We can't thank Ken and his team enough!"
~ Jess from Catonsville, MD

"FloorGem did a great job. The floors look great! They returned the following day to be sure we were satisfied."
~ Kelly from Columbia, MD

"Ken is wonderful. He gave very helpful advice about my project, even when it meant not doing a piece of work. The bamboo floor his guys installed is lovely, and very well done. I only gave four stars instead of five because the tile installer was not as much of an expert as the wooden floor installers were. I would certainly recommend this company."
~ Susan from Washington, DC

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Glazed vs. Unglazed Ceramic Tile: Which is Ideal for Your Home?

Thanks to its durability, easy maintenance, and multitude of available styles, colors, and patterns, ceramic tile is a wonderful flooring option for your Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC home. Ceramic tile comes in two constructions - glazed and unglazed - each with its own benefits and features. Consider the following glazed and unglazed ceramic tile features when deciding which is the best option for your home.

Glazed Ceramic Tile

Easily recognizable by their surface sheen, glazed ceramic tile coating is made when liquid colored glass is applied and baked to the surface of the tile. The glaze minerals, such as zinc, mercury, gold, copper, and silver, allow for a wide range of tile texture, design, and color. Glazing comes in matte, semi-gloss, or high-gloss finish and offer better stain and moisture resistance than unglazed tile. Homeowners typically choose to install glazed ceramic tile in such residential spaces as kitchens, walls, and countertops. The glaze can make tiles slippery or prone to scratches, so some tiles offer scratch and slip resistance, as well as fade resistance.

Unglazed Ceramic Tile

Typically used in both residential and commercial spaces, unglazed ceramic tile has no glazing on the surface, meaning the color of the tile stays the same from top to bottom. Hard and dense, unglazed ceramic tile doesn't show the typical wear and tear that glazed tiles can show, making the less-slippery unglazed ceramic tile an ideal option for open-air areas and outdoor patios. However, unglazed ceramic tile are less prone to resist stains, so it's typically a good idea to coat unglazed ceramic tile with sealant to prevent staining.

When choosing glazed or unglazed ceramic tile, hardwood, vinyl or marble flooring for your Maryland area home or business, look no further than Floorgem, specializing in floor installation, refinishing, and maintenance. Floorgem services Howard County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, and Prince Georges County, as well as the surrounding Washington DC area. Contact Floorgem today for a free consultation and estimate.