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Ceramic Tiles are an extremely versatile tile and are still incredibly popular with homeowners in both bathrooms and kitchens. Ceramic Tiles now come in such a wide variety of colours, designs and styles, there is almost certainly a ceramic Tile to suit almost any decor.
Ceramic Tiles are incredibly durable and strong and are especially good tiles for busy areas like the kitchen. Options include glazed pr unglazed ceramics; glazed tiles are extra coated and undergo a couple of firings, more times than unglazed which only usually undergo one firing. Ceramics also come in a wide variety of different sizes and it really depends on your personal preference and the room you are tiling which will determine the size you choose.
The style and design you choose will again depend on your personal preferences and the type of decor you want to achieve. Ceramic Tiles come in so many different designs that it is almost impossible to list them all here but there are various tiles that can create the look of marble or natural stone for example.
Ceramic Tiles have many advantages; they are incredibly durable and strong, moisture resistant and can withstand hot and cold temperatures which makes them great for places like kitchen backsplash areas and on countertops. Ceramic Tiles are also great in the bathroom and work especially well around the bath area where water is an issue and on bathroom backsplash areas.
Ceramic Flooring is also very popular but will almost certainly need to be sealed to protect the tiles from moisture or spillages. Ceramic Tiles are also very easy to clean and maintain which is an important aspect especially on floors. Choosing the design and colours you want for the floor will largely depend on your style preferences and the colours you prefer. There are many options such as using tiles placed diagonally or creating a mosaic design as a central focal point. This is one area where you can really use your imagination and experiment with different styles.
For smaller rooms less is always better and smaller and less elaborate designs will certainly have more of an impact. Any flooring you install now can and will last a lifetime but it is really important that you choose the design and styles wisely to ensure that you are completely happy from the beginning.
Looking at designs and styles of tiles is a good place to start and there are plenty of designs out there that will give you inspiration.
