Interesting New Porcelain Floating Floor Tile Installation
Interlocking hardwood and laminate flooring have been a big hit with do-it-yourselfers but early attempts to duplicate this technique in ceramic tile products haven’t worked so well. A new product from Avaire looks like it might have the answer. The Avaire interlocking system is much different from previous products that tried to use similar systems used for hardwood and laminate flooring. Avaire’s innovative approach is to adhere the tile to a plastic tray that has locking mechanisms along each side that click in place to join the tiles. Next a flexible grout is used to finish the job.
Benefits of a System Like This
The benefits of a floating system are many. First, because the tile is not being adhered to the existing floor it reduces the floor preparation that normally goes with traditional tile installations. Floor preparation adds significantly to both the time and cost of the installation. Secondly, the tray system, and the fact that it is not adhered offers some sound deadening qualities. Third, the Avaire system makes it possible to disassemble the installation and reuse somewhere else. It also makes it easy to repair. To learn more you can visit their website, www.avairefloors.com .
