Electrical, plumbig, siding, shingles, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, paint... the list goes on and on.

Things I'm into: Coffee (specifically almond milk mochas and caramel lattes), ceramics, sketching, listening to BP on the way to work, riding my bike, hiking, and standup paddle board. 

This included removing the ceramic tile in hall and bathroom it was literally wet with cat pee on the subfloor,, the pee soaked thru the grout and was gross..

Shingle granules are made out of ceramic which reflect the suns uv rays.

They use those in models homes a lot here in southern California Wood look Ceramic tile it comes in all different colors.

Looking for something with a durable wear layer with a finish of aluminum oxide or ceramic bead.Here are pictures of the place:Here is the floor I'm considering, the Mannington Adura MaxThank you so much for sharing your expertise. 

Ceramic tile or the thick panels, 3 piece are more permanent unless you want a do over in 2-5 years

Ceramic tile in the kitchen and baths.5.

If you just want durability and not stain blockage, I'd use a no or low VOC flat ceramic paint.

Don't reinvent the wheel, just follow proven building science and you won't go wrong.http://www.tcnatile.com/handbook-all/910-2014-tcna-handbook-for-ceramic-glass-and-stone-tile-installation.html