Deciding to redecorate a room such as a bathroom or kitchen can be a difficult job
. They are usually the most awkward as they have appliances that are connected to places, and are also the two rooms in your home that you cannot do without access to. It is usually a good idea to get help in to complete these rooms however picking out your own choice of ceramic tiles is a good plan.
On first thought of decorating one of these rooms the tiles themselves are not the first thing you think about choosing. There are so many choices of colour, patterns and materials however that it should be thought through. They can be a great place to start when deciding upon a theme and even spark some inspiration off. The choice of tiles in a kitchen could help to determine what type of wood you choose for cabinets, just as the tiles in a bathroom can you help you to pick out what colour of towels you want to add.
Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clay and silicone and fired off in a kiln; before they are fired they are shaped, often into a square. Once the tile has been fired it creates a seal, making them the perfect choice for places where spillages occur such as bathrooms and kitchens. You do not want water to splash from the shower onto a wallpapered wall! Opting for tiles will also make cleaning the room a lot quicker as they simply need a quick going over with specified cleaning products.
When you choose something such as wallpaper you know in your mind that although the job is a bit of a hassle to complete, you will be able to hang it up yourself. With tiling a wall there are more processes to carry out and it might be worthwhile getting a builder to come in, or if you are fortunate to have a handyman in the family ask them to save on costs. You need to measure out the room and find out exactly how many tiles you will need, including those that will have to be cut to fit around any appliances or plugs. Then you need the right products and tools to place the tiles and also measuring equipment so that they are placed onto the wall straight. There will no doubt be more complications so have a check around prices of local builders and you can enjoy the beauty of your newly tiled walls sooner.