It's not for pure aesthetics; this type of flooring -- called 'quarry tile' -- is standard in professional food prep establishments everywhere, for reasons of food safety and maintenance.

Unglazed tiles are sometimes referred to as "quarry" tiles. Best for: Ceramic tile is typically affordable, durable, easy to install and comes in a nearly endless array of colors and designs.

A great flooring solution for the home, inside or out is porcelain tiles—not the boring tiles of yesteryear. These new high definition porcelain tiles are made to look like many different ...