- Good points above, but honestly, even the best brands can disappoint if you get unlucky. - Had composite tiles from a mid-tier brand installed about...

- Agree Brava's solid, but I'd still be cautious. - Neighbor installed them here in Texas about 5 yrs ago—color looks good, no cracks yet, but he did ...

- Been there, done that... insurance always finds a loophole. - Good on you for pushing back though, most folks just give up. - Agree on the license v...

Medium gray's a decent pick, agreed—safe usually means fewer regrets down the line. Couple quick points from experience: - Didn't notice huge seasonal...

- Honestly, I think the whole "perfect white" thing is a bit overrated. - Went with basic off-the-shelf white once, zero regrets...no samples, no dram...

Yeah, installation matters a ton, but it's not always black and white. I've seen quality installs still fail early because of unexpected moisture issu...