Is Brick Flooring Right for You?
Brick flooring pavers also include shale and iron in the composition to make them harder.
And brick flooring is very hard, which makes it a poor choice if coziness is the goal.
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This does not include installation, which can add another $5 to $10 per square foot.
This makes brick flooring less expensive than natural stone and many ceramic tile installations.
As a bold design element, brick is hard to beat.
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It adds visual warmth, texture,colorand eye-catching pattern all at once.
Determining this may require that you consult a building engineer.
Comfort and Convenience
The durability of brick has a flip side: hardness.
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It’s no more comfortable underfoot than tile, stone, or concrete.
Hardness also means you have to worry about dropped objects shattering on impact.
Brick Flooring vs. Terra Cotta Tile
Another clay-based product commonly used for flooring is terra cotta tile.
The clay used in terra cotta has a high iron content that gives the material a reddish color.
It is ideal for informal rooms, such as sunrooms, mudrooms, or laundry areas.
Brick flooring is best installed over a concrete slab or structurally reinforced wood subfloor.
Be prepared to seal the floor after installation, and renew the seal coat every few years.
