Modern floors reveal new ways of living, with textures, materials and sensations that broaden the repertoire beyond porcelain tile traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at May 6, 2026, 5:20 PM
Brenda Rolim - Casa Brisa. Projeto da CASACOR Ceará 2025. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)
Modern floors have been redesigning the base of projects with greater aesthetic and sensory freedom. At a time when living becomes more personal, the floor is no longer just a support and starts to actively participate in the narrative of spaces. For those who feel that porcelain tile no longer translates this desire, other possibilities arise naturally.
Fabiano Prates Ravaglia - Casa Ita. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2025. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
This change is not only linked to appearance, but to experience. Temperature to the touch, texture underfoot and even the sound when walking influence the perception of the project. By exploring new materials, the design gains layers and comes closer to a more sensitive idea of comfort.
Wood remains a timeless choice, but appears in versions that dialogue with contemporary life. Parquet blocks, wide planks and creative layouts recover the affective memory of interiors, while gaining new designs. The result is a balance between tradition and modernity.
(Raiana Medina/CASACOR)
Beyond natural wood, materials such as laminates and vinyls reproduce its appearance with practical advantages. They offer thermal comfort, acoustic absorption and simpler maintenance, becoming viable alternatives for different routines. This versatility expands their use in social and intimate areas.
Cement, in its different versions, proposes a more raw and minimalist aesthetic. Burnished cement, self-leveling mortars and microcements create continuous surfaces, with few joints and uniform reading. This characteristic favors the sense of spaciousness and fluidity between projects.
Thimi Arquitetura - Loft Semente. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2025. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Beyond aesthetics, there is a practicality that accompanies this type of finish. The ease of cleaning and the resistance make these surfaces suitable for areas of intense use. At the same time, their neutrality allows other elements of the project to take center stage.
Stones such as marble, granite and quartzite appear in proposals that value their natural origin. Each piece carries unique variations of color and design, creating compositions that do not repeat. This singularity contributes to more expressive projects and connected to the material.
Studio Reis Arquitetura - Refúgio da Vindima. Projeto da CASACOR Goiás 2025. (Edgard César/CASACOR)
More rustic textures or honed finishes allow different readings within the same material. In indoor areas, smoother surfaces ensure comfort to the touch, while in outdoor areas, non-slip versions enhance safety. This adaptability makes stone a versatile choice.
For those seeking to completely escape the commonplace, signature coverings offer a more experimental path. Hydraulic tiles, handcrafted ceramics and pieces with graphic designs allow compositions that become protagonists in the project. The floor is no longer neutral and starts telling stories.
Sala de Jantar - Naomi Abe. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2018. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
The way of application also influences the result. Differentiated layouts, mixing of patterns or cutouts create interesting visual dynamics. These resources allow personalizing the space without resorting to major structural interventions, valuing design and creativity.
Floor selection becomes more precise when considering the use of each project. In social areas, such as living and dining rooms, materials that balance comfort and resistance tend to work better, such as wood, vinyl or stones with a smooth finish. In kitchens and bathrooms, the priority falls on surfaces more resistant to moisture and easy to clean, such as cementitious materials or natural stones with proper treatment.
Luiza Nogueira - Loft Santorini. Assinado por Luiza Nogueira, o Loft Santorini reflete a leveza do mar em linhas simples e materiais naturais. Madeira, palha e o porcelanato azul evocam um cenário sensorial, onde a memória afetiva encontra aconchego e poesia. Assim como na canção de Djavan, “O amor é azulzinho”. (Walter Dias/CASACOR)
In bedrooms, the sensation to the touch usually guides the decision, favoring warmer and quieter materials. In outdoor areas, attention turns to safety and durability, with non-slip floors that are resistant to weather variations. By observing these nuances, modern floors adapt more coherently to daily life, creating projects that work with naturalness and intention.
CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creation agent, developed by CASACOR's Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Milena Garcia.
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