Ceramic Tiles: Effortless Style For Your Home

Functional, elegant and easy to clean, ceramic tiles are a great way to ensure that bathroom

, kitchens and utility rooms are kept clean and hygienic, whilst also looking great. In fact, ceramic tiles can be used pretty much everywhere and in warmer climates, their ability to help keep rooms cool, gives them an added layer of functionality. Ceramic tiles have been a part of our homes for thousands of years; the Romans were famous for their use of mosaic floors and although these were not ceramic in the sense that we understand today, they had a similar function.

There are, quite literally, thousands of designs of tiles and many products are optimised for use in particular settings. Size is another important consideration and can make a huge difference to the ambience of your room. Large tiles in a tiny room will make it look a lot smaller, and, conversely, small tiles in a large room will create a cluttered and inelegant sense of space. With so much riding your choice of tiles, it is important to make the right decision and the cost of installation means that you certainly will not want to find you have made a mistake halfway through your project. So, what should you look for when choosing the perfect tiles?

The most important factor you will want to consider first is that of budget. Tiles can vary in cost quite considerably, from just a few pence in a large order of plain tiles to considerably more if you want something hand painted and fancy. Indeed, the cost does not just end there as you also need to factor in the cost of having them installed and any special work that might first need to be completed. Preparation is the most important part of ensuring your tiles look great and you may need remedial work undertaken if your walls are less than perfect.

Secondly, you need to decide how much of the room you want to tile. For instance, if you are planning on tiling your kitchen, you may only want to use the tiles as splash backs, with simple painted walls for the rest of the room. If so, consider how the tiles you are going to select will work with other colours and textures in the room. For example, it is all very well opting for a minimalist brushed grey effect, but you need to consider how it might work with other paint finishes in the room.

by: Kathryn Pattison

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