eli5: Why do kitchens have different tiles from the rest of the house/apartment?
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Tiles have a coefficient of friction rating, that indicates how slippery they are when wet. Higher numbers are better where there could be liquids pooled. Not as vital in bedrooms as in kitchen and baths.
Older home have been upgraded to tile, and owners usually started in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms, where wood or carpet was an issue. Later they may have tiled other areas and chose different tile due to cost, availability, or design.
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