Flooring Tile - Ceramic Tile for family room/living room?

Hello Everyone,

(I hope I don't get in trouble for a double post as I asked the same
question in the laminate section)

I'm new to the forum, although I have been reading it for
a few weeks. It's very educational. I look forward to learning
and sharing my current remodeling nightmare, and if I can add
some insight or experience, I certainly will.

My question:

I will be installing a floor in my family/living room in the next few
weeks. I have a cousin who lays ceramic tile for a living
who is willing to lay down the floor of my choice (laminate or ceramic) free of charge. I just supply the flooring material.

I don't want real hardwood floor as I don't want to deal with
a delicate finish (my gfriend and I dance a lot, and she sometimes
has on high heels).

My choices are laminate (ala Pergo or comparable), or a neutral
12x12 or larger ceramic tile. I don't want a lot of maintenance and I would like the floor to add value to my home if possible.

I thought I read that the general opinion is that laminate floors are like carpet, and do not add any value to a home. Hardwood floors do (although I don't want them), and I thought I heard
that ceramic tiles do as well. I'm not sure though.

I would appreciate the communities opinions on this.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Roberto


PS-I'm from the Northeast

The tile would be my choice.

Although, any flooring you choose will need cleaning. I don't mind but my wife hates cleaning our tile floors in the kitchen, dining, entry, and both bathrooms. Our carpet in the rest of the house is ready to be disposable!

Thank you for the reply.

Do you feel ceramic tile adds value to a home?

I realize the buyer has to like it to be worth it to them, but all
things being equal, would a house be worth more with ceramic tiles (tastefull style w/pro install) vs laminate floors?

BRgds
Roberto

Ever seen or heard a realator say" laminate fllors"as in it was a good thing??

Sorry, this is my first home.
I don't have much experience w/flooring.

I gather from your post that ceramic tile is the way to go.

Thanks for your reply.

BR/Roberto

Hardwoods, woven carpet, ceramic & stone add tremendous value to your home. They are considered permanent floors, others like tuft carpet, vinyl and laminates are considered disposable floors.

Although I have seen realtors refer laminate as hardwood in their listings, because they didn't know or couldn't tell the difference.:mad:

i dont see the dimentions of the room,but if a large room go with a larger tile,something also to consider, is the room a gathering place or is it in a spot that will be seen frequently?you're brother in law will hate me for this but consider the tile on the diagonal also it will add appeal to the floor.You cannot loose on a tile floor that is properly installed:cool:

Thanks for all of the replies. This really helps!

The room is ~25'x15'. It will see the most
traffic of any room in the house.

All future parties will center between there and the kitchen,
and it will see a lot of dancing.

BRgds

Roberto

thats what we're here for.Please post back and let us know what you come up with and how it turns out:cool: