Something About Tiles

Facing tiles are very popular today for decoration. It is used for walls, ceilings, floors or even the facade of a building. It has several advantages, but is most appreciated for its resistance to moisture and temperature extremes. The ability of the material to imitate wood, stone or other building materials allows you to design any room in an elegant and original way. Tile, depending on the material used, is divided into two types - hard and soft. Hard is not as easy to install as soft, and is more expensive, but it can last more than a dozen years. It includes marble, terracotta, slate, stone, ceramics and terrazzo of various textures and colors. Soft tiles are made on the basis of linoleum, vinyl and cork, due to which it feels more pleasant underfoot, and its price is much cheaper. Tiles, depending on the material of manufacture, can also be:

1. polyvinyl chloride;
2. glass;
3. polystyrene foam;
4. ceramic;
5. quartz vinyl.

The main type for wall decoration with tiles is considered ceramic. There are other types of tiles, in more detail with all the features of which you can find on our website.

How to choose a tile

There is a huge number of tiles of different textures, colors, differing in properties and characteristics. But it is important to remember that a universal model does not exist, so the material is selected purely for a specific room. For the right choice, pay attention to the packaging symbols.

It is also important to distinguish the "quality" of the material from its "technical characteristics". After all, from the "frost-resistant" floor in the bathroom there will be no use, right? You can find out more about the class and quality of the material on our website.

What about the color?

Few people know, but an ill-considered choice of color can significantly affect the design of the room. So, for example, small-sized apartments with small rooms are better “lit” in bright colors, they are able to visually increase the area. Surely many noticed that the tile, even bought in one batch, does not give the same shade on the ceiling and walls. Why is that? Everything is simple - light. For example, blue glaze, under the "yellow" lighting of an incandescent lamp, will have a green color. Here it is. Another important point of the glaze is the reflection coefficient, to avoid which it is worth buying material with a matte glaze. When choosing a tile, it is worth remembering that the glossy black color hides pollution, but various scratches and damage are better visible on it. Who would have thought that physics could affect the design of a room like that! Dark tiles should not be used in showers with hard water; limescale will be visible. Decorating walls with tiles is a rather complicated process that requires attention and patience. You can familiarize yourself with finishing, cutting, mortar preparation and other nuances in more detail on our website.

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