But now you can have the best of both worlds. In recent years, flooring manufacturers have developed durable tile flooring that looks a lot like wood in its color and grain—and even its texture.

Wood-style tile comes in a variety of colors and widths. If you're using porcelain tile in another design, the on-trend style would be in long planks or large rectangles.

Wood grain, luxury vinyl and oblong tiles are popular Nicole Marshall Middleton Jan 24, 2015 Jan 24, 2015Updated Feb 20, 2019 0 1 of 8 ...

But even outside of the standard advantages of tile, wood-grain ceramic offers a unique look that makes a big impact. Once it's laid down and grouted, no one is going to mistake your floor for ...

So when a friend of mine asked what I thought of using porcelain planks that look like wood — and I mean exactly like wood, down to the textured grain surface — as flooring for his second home ...

Scroll further to read the ratings and reviews of the best flooring in prefinished solid wood, engineered wood, laminate, vinyl, and porcelain tile, based on our lab tests of more than 40 products.

“A very popular flooring is vinyl plank and tile,” said Carrie Abbring, owner of Value Flooring in Valparaiso. “The vinyl looks like real wood, yet is water resistant.

Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Marazzi has launched Oltre, a porcelain tile that replicates the appearance of wood. The Oltre plank tiles emulate the look of oak floorboards but have all the ...

Trend 1: Wood-grain ceramic & porcelain tiles & planks While many homeowners love wood floors, no one likes the reality that wood floor finishes wear out.

Create the cozy elegance of wood with the durability of ceramic in this detailed tutorial on installing 50x50 polished ceramic tiles that replicate the rich texture and warmth of natural wood. Ideal ...

“A very popular flooring is vinyl plank and tile,” said Carrie Abbring, owner of Value Flooring in Valparaiso. “The vinyl looks like real wood, yet is water resistant.