Ceramic floor tiles can offer families one option for their kitchens at an affordable price, it has been claimed. Homeowners Steve and Keeli Elaschuk found that their dream kitchen project was frequently coming in over budget and so decided on the material upon advice given by designers they had brought in to renovate their food-preparation areas, Canwest News Service reports. While Ms Elaschuk was originally keen on a grey slate option for the floor, husband Steve preferred the ceramic tiles, which is what they opted for.Im glad I got my way with the floor. I knew I was right, he said. Mr and Mrs Elaschuk also knocked through a wall to create a bar area in their kitchen, using a previously unused portion of the room. Ceramic tiles were recently highlighted for their durability and strength by interiors expert Thomasan Adison. Writing for Best Syndication, the specialist said they were the perfect choice for countertops.