Ceramic Tiles: Constructed using clay and kiln fired, this is one of the most versatile options for floors, walls and backsplashes.
Porcelain Tiles: A type of ceramic tile made using denser clay, these are often used for high traffic areas, owing to their water resistance and durability.
Glass Tiles: These semi - transparent or opaque tiles are useful for swimming pools, backsplashes, and decorating walls.
Natural Stone Tiles: Includes luxurious looking materials such as granite, limestone, marble, and travertine which are known to have natural variances.
Vinyl Tiles: A synthetic tile made from PVC, it is popularly known for mimicking the look of natural materials and therefore being easy to install and low maintenance.

The selection of tile depends on various factors such as the location ( wall, floor, outdoor), foot traffic, budget, style preference, and maintenance required. For high traffic areas, porcelain or Natural stone tiles are best due to their durability, while bathrooms and kitchens need water resistant tiles such as ceramic or porcelain. If you're looking for a decorative design, glass or mosaic tiles are highly versatile and offer a variety of aesthetic options.

Attempting to put tiles on your own is possible for specific project types (for example, smaller backsplash projects), but for bigger, more complicated areas you would definitely need a professional. Professionals are trained to accurately prepare the subfloor, align the tile, apply grout, and seal everything which guarantees the best results from a practical and aesthetic perspective.

Compared to other flooring materials, tiles are much more resilient and with proper maintenance can last you many years or even decades.

Your tile choice should match the room's size and the whole room’s architecture. In small areas, large tiles (12x12 inches) can have the peculiar effect of creating the illusion of having greater space by minimizing the amount of grout lines while detailed designs or smaller spaces work well with include mosaics.