How to lay the floor without gray tiles? Analysis of new trends in home decoration in 2024
In recent years, with the diversified development of home aesthetics, the dominance of traditional gray floor tiles has gradually been broken. This article will combine the hot topic data from the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the paving options for replacing gray floor tiles and provide structured data reference.
1. Top 5 hot topics in home decoration in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume increase | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log style floor tiles | +217% | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | microcement floor | +189% | Station B/Zhihu |
| 3 | terrazzo floor | +156% | Taobao/JD.com |
| 4 | parquet floor | +132% | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| 5 | Antique brick concrete paving | +98% | Xiaohongshu/Weibo |
2. Top 5 paving options to replace gray floor tiles
1. Log style tiles
Wood grain tiles realized through digital inkjet technology not only retain the texture of wood but also have the durability of ceramic tiles. Popular specifications:
| Specifications | Applicable space | Reference price (yuan/㎡) |
|---|---|---|
| 200x1200mm | living room/bedroom | 80-150 |
| 150x900mm | Study/balcony | 60-120 |
| Special for fish bones | Whole house shop | 120-200 |
2. Micro cement floor
With a seamless and minimalist style, Douyin-related videos have been played more than 120 million times in the past week. Note:
| Type | Wear resistance grade | construction period |
|---|---|---|
| Standard type | Class 3 | 7-10 days |
| Enhanced | Class 4 | 10-14 days |
3. Terrazzo Revival
In 2024, the new terrazzo ceramic tiles are added with popular colors such as starry sky blue and mint green, and the monthly sales of a certain brand's single products exceed 5,000 orders. Recommended combination:
• Small size (300x300mm) for kitchen and bathroom
• Large size (600x600mm) for guest dining room
4. Creative mixed shop plan
| Mixed paving method | Material combination | Applicable style |
|---|---|---|
| geometric splicing | Hexagonal tiles + wooden floor | Nordic/Modern |
| boundary transition | Ceramic tile + microcement | industrial style |
5. New stone plastic floor
SPC stone plastic flooring has become the first choice for renovation of rental housing. Data from a certain platform shows:
| Thickness | Waterproof performance | Installation method |
|---|---|---|
| 4mm | IPX8 level | lock type |
| 5.5mm | completely waterproof | self-adhesive |
3. Decision-making reference for floor material selection
| Considerations | Preferred material | Second alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Limited budget | Stone plastic floor | Imitation wood grain brick |
| Floor heating users | microcement | Thin ceramic tiles |
| humid area | terrazzo tiles | Anti-slip glazed tiles |
4. Construction precautions
1. When using new materials, be sure to ask the supplier to provideConstruction Instruction Manual
2. The mixed paving plan needs to be confirmed with 1:1 stakeout in advance.
3. Microcement needs to be cured for 28 days after construction to achieve optimal hardness.
According to the latest home furnishing trend survey, the usage rate of gray floor tiles has dropped to 43% in 2024, while the market share of wood-colored and warm-toned materials has increased by 62% year-on-year. Consumers are advised to choose the most suitable alternative based on actual needs and space characteristics.
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