Tile 101 · Buying Guide
Few materials bring as much warmth to a home as wood-grain flooring. Today, you can get that look with two excellent options: solid hardwood, and wood-look porcelain tile engineered to capture the same grain and texture. Here's how each one fits into a home.
Real Hardwood: Authentic Warmth That Ages Beautifully
Nothing quite replicates the warmth, depth, and natural variation of solid hardwood underfoot. It brings genuine texture and grain to a room, develops a rich patina over time, and remains one of the most classic flooring choices in home design — a true long-term investment in a space. Explore our hardwood flooring collection.
Wood-Look Tile: The Same Aesthetic, Built for Every Room
Wood-look porcelain captures that same grain, knotting, and color variation using high-definition printing on a durable tile body — which means you can bring the look of wood into bathrooms, mudrooms, and other moisture-prone spaces where solid hardwood typically isn't installed. It's an increasingly popular way to create a cohesive, wood-inspired look throughout an entire home, wet rooms included. Browse our wood-look tile collection.
Where Each One Fits Best
Living Rooms & Bedrooms
Real hardwood brings unmatched warmth and character to everyday living spaces.
Bathrooms & Laundry Rooms
Wood-look tile brings the same aesthetic to spaces where moisture resistance matters most.
Whole-Home Continuity
Pairing hardwood in dry areas with matching wood-look tile in wet areas creates a seamless look throughout.
Radiant Heat Floors
Wood-look tile pairs especially well with in-floor heating systems.
Two Beautiful Ways to Bring Home Wood Tones
Explore both collections and find the right fit for every room in your home.