How to choose a tile

If you need to choose a tile for your home, first determine where you will use it. So, for finishing the outer wall of the house you need facade tiles, strong and durable. But in a city apartment you will not need it, you will have to deal with other types of tiles - floor and wall tiles.

Floor tiles more durable and wear-resistant than wall tiles, because in the process of operation it will be subjected to increased load. A wall tiles usually characterized by a variety of colors, sizes,drawings, textures. Of course, and the floor tiles are varied, and the tiles for walls are durable and durable. Just for floor tiles, strength is more important, and in the case of tiles for walls - aesthetics.

Also, the tile is divided into types depending on the material. If you prefer more traditional finishing materials, you can choose a ceramic tile. Ceramic tiles practical, relatively inexpensive and beautiful. When choosing ceramic tiles, pay attention not only to its appearance, but also (first of all) to wear resistance.

But for the production of tiles are used and other materials. For example, for rooms with high traffic (hallway, kitchen), it makes sense to choose porcelain tiles. Initially, such a tile was used inpublic buildings, where hundreds of people walk daily, and then it gradually migrated to the interior of living quarters. This tile practically does not absorb moisture, so it can be used in the bathroom interior.

The original design solution - mirror tiles. It is good to use in small rooms,because it helps to visually expand them. In addition, the mirror tile will help to hide the minor flaws in the repair. But it can not be used as the main finishing material: it is unlikely that you will be comfortable in a completely mirrored room. But as an interesting accent, it will look good.

Very beautiful and exquisite looks tiles made of natural stone. But, of course, such material is not cheap, besides, this tile is heavier than tile and more fragile. You can also choose a tile made of materials such as glass, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene.

And, of course, it is important to choose a tile thatwill satisfy your aesthetic requirements. Construction shops offer a huge assortment of tiles of a variety of colors, shapes and sizes (even a mirror tile is multi-colored). Here the choice depends on how you see the future design of the room. But it is worth remembering that a light tile visually increases the room, and a dark tile reduces. So the dark tiles in a small kitchen are not the best solution.

If you want to impress your guests with the unusual design of the room, you can choose a mosaic tile, a photocamera or tiles. Mosaic tiles can be made of ceramics, glass, smalt and other materials. As you can see from the title, this tile allows you to create beautiful mosaic panels.

Photocell - is a ceramic tile with applied on itimage. Usually from such tiles, as from pieces of a puzzle, whole photopanas are collected. In fact, such a tile replaces wallpaper, while benefiting from their longevity and ease of care.

A tiles Is a kind of decorative tile with a plotdecoration or embossed pattern. Previously, tiles were faced with stoves and fireplaces, their back side was a tiller (open box) for fastening in the masonry. Now tiles are called and decorative tiles without a handle, if only it looked like real tiles.

When deciding to choose a tile, pay attention to its quality. The tile should not be chipped or uneven (it is clear that you will not check all the tiles, buta pair of tiles from each box is required). It is advisable to take more tiles than you calculated initially. First, marriage can get (norms allow 5% of marriage per party). Secondly, some of the tiles will have to be cut and drilled. Thirdly, there should be a tile "in reserve", just in case.