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Whether you are planning on tiling awkward sloping ceilings or have decided on having a tiled ceiling design, there are many tiles in which to choose from for ceilings. Ceramic Tiles are ideal for ceilings and will add a finished and smooth appearance; the one advantage of ceiling tiles is an overall smooth finish that if done properly, will last the test of time.
Years ago ceiling tiles were incredibly popular and fashionable and it was common place to have ceiling tiles especially in the kitchen, this trend began to fade some years ago but ceiling tiles are now having a revolution as they once again become fashionable. The advantages of ceiling tiles is that they give such a brilliant finish and many ceiling tiles can be repainted very easily making remodelling or redecorating very simple.
Drop ceilings as they are called are additional ceilings installed over existing ceilings and more home owners are opting to make real focal points of drop ceilings by installing mood lights and tiling. There are many different tile materials which can be used for drop ceiling, ceramic are a real favourite, stone tiles and plastic are also ideal for drop ceilings.
Many home owners opt for ceiling tiles in bathrooms especially if ventilation is limited, tiling ceiling areas can limit the damage from mould, steam and moisture and they are very easy to clean. Ceiling tiles also add to the elegance and style of any bathroom with a wide range of colours, designs and styles available. Shower areas are another ideal place for ceiling tiles and because it is a relatively small space, this is a good place to experiment with design styles. A decorative design choice is to use the same uniformed colours on the floor and ceiling of the shower with a different colour on the side walls which will compliment the floor and ceilings.
If ceiling tiles are used in the bathroom area they will almost certainly have to be sealed to prevent them from absorbing water and moisture. The kitchen area also will require the tiles to be sealed and this way your tiles will not become damaged and will last the test of time.
There are many tile options when it comes to ceiling tiles and you first need to establish your budget before deciding on what tiles you want. Many tiles companies are more than happy to discuss options available and give you any more information you may need.
