How To Select Tiles For Residential Buildings.

Are you bewildered with the concern of making the right tile choice for your home or office interior finish? Do you want to learn and know more about tile types and their preferences to usability before making a purchase? If one of these questions applies to you, then you’re in the right place.

It is true that most apprentice in this game often tends to choose a tile based on its aesthetic features such as color, pattern and texture. However, the trouble arises when people get so excited with the aesthetics and tend to overlook the basic functionality for which they are primarily used for.


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The main ideology behind choosing the right tile is to explicate on the functionality for the selected space that tiling is required. For example; the use of glossy tiles for bathroom floors can be a sure way for disaster. 

Consequent to the aforementioned ideology lets quickly flick through on some comprehensive viewpoints; showing us how various tile types are selected based on the functionality of different areas of your home.

Bathroom Tiles.

In the case of bathroom floors tiles, the resistance to water and stains is the most important factor to consider, along with the logical and obvious requirement for floor tiles to be skid-free.


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The recommended floor tiles for bathrooms are ceramic tiles with a 3 to 6% water absorption level. Other options include Porcelain vitrified tiles or Glazed Vitrified tiles with Matt finish.

When tiling the wall of bathrooms, glossy or Matt tiles with glazed finish are best recommended for easy cleaning and maintenance.  


Another important factor to consider when picking tiles for bathroom areas is to choose germ-free tiles that can resist bacteria growth. Though a higher percentage of the aforementioned tiles are bacteria-free, you still need to place special emphasis on bathroom tiles.

Tiles For Kitchen Spaces.

"Tiles are a great choice for kitchens because they're hygienic and easy to clean. Also, it is important to consider using anti-skid durable floor tiles that can withstand scratches".  

In the process of laying tiles, ensure the very least amount of joints, to prevent the accumulation of dirt. You should also try to blend tiles with units present in the kitchen, to create a seamless look.


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A new trend of kitchen tiles is the additional use of backsplash tiles since it is easy to clean, often glossy and with different colors to suit your aesthetic needs or motives- positioned just for the kitchen platform.

Tiles For Living Room Areas.

For living room floor areas, polished fully Vitrified tiles and Composite marble are recommended. You can also make use of elegant ceramic flooring or simply go for Porcelain tiles that are more durable and water-resistant. For the best marble designs in the market, visit building materials.qa

Depending on the area size, large size tiles are usually recommended for living room floor tiles in order to give a seamless look with less number of joints.


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When tiling the walls of Living rooms, you can use tiles to create one wall or as a feature wall. The best tiles you'll want to choose here are Mosaic, Marble or brick-effect wall tiles.

Bedroom Tiles.

For children’s bedroom, the use of Vinyl can be a perfect option for creating a fun environment for kids of all ages.

Tiles that are usually required for Adult's bedroom are ceramic or Porcelain tiles that replicate a look of natural wood stunning appearance.
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However, for some geographical regions, the use of ceramic tiles may not be the best suitable option for bedrooms, since bedrooms are spaces where warmth and softness are often preferred. In such cases, Porcelain tiles should be your best pick.





Comments

I love these tips. I personally want to choose my own tiles when I finally have a home in the future. <3 I am excited...
Jessica said…
These are some great tips for choosing tiles. I like them because they can help me to choose my future tiles for my future home.
Anonymous said…
these are some lovely tips. well done. it's interesting how some residential communities will not allow you to choose your own tiles because of home owners associations.
Stephen RHT said…
Love the wooden effect feature wall
Sarah E said…
These are really great pointers on how to select tile by room and why. Great comprehensive guide!
emman damian said…
Great tips! I love your interior design! Nice combination of fresh colors.
Ronnie said…
Loving these ideas! The tiles look super chic and I'd love to have these looks integrated into my home.
Lavern Moore said…
This is really good information on selecting tiles not only for their aesthetic but for their functionality. Looking forward to using this information on my next remodel.
mail4rosey said…
If your space looks good, it feels good. And the reverse is true too!
What a gorgeous kitchen! The decoration is top nudge, those tiles are amazing.We are remodeling, the tips come in handy, thanks.
Nilakshi said…
These ideas are so so great. I will soon be buying a new house. I will take tile ideas from here.
great ideas! a friend is remodeling her house. i will have to send this to her. i'm sure she will love the info.