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Bathroom tiles form a very significant part of home decor after kitchen tiles. But how do you select it correctly and what are the things you must know prior to selecting the bathroom tiles effectively.
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Bathroom Tiles – The layman edition to buying the right ceramic tiles
Bathroom tiles form a very significant part of home decor after kitchen tiles. But how do you select it correctly and what are the things you must know prior to selecting the bathroom tiles effectively. • Research and choose the right material • Sample before you buy • Choose a light color palette to make the space look bigger • Measure and keep things perfect
Research and choose the right material Research is key. Just don't go ahead and purchase floor tiles or wall tiles. Remember that there are different types of bathroom tiles such as ceramic tiles, glass tiles, stone tile and porcelain tiletile. The type of bathroom wall tiles you select depends on your need and budget as well. Porcelain tiles are used to give a completely elegant look, however these type of tiles are expensive. This type has dense and tough surface. Stone tile has a natural tile look.
Most of this type are waterproof. Marble tiles are good for a luxurious appearance but are expensive and high maintenance and stone tiles can be a great alternative. Glass tie is expensive than the ceramic options as it gives a royal look. Bathroom ceramic tiles are best in terms of low maintenance and price. They work best in damp places like bathrooms. But keep in mind that high gloss ceramic tile types need a slip test.
Sample before you buy Even if you plan to invest in the most latest bathroom tiles which are expensive and good durability and quality wise do not forget to sample prior purchasing the entire lot. Home decor can get some people really excited and worked up which could lead to wrong choices. Sampling before purchasing is important as this gives you a great idea of whether the tile will fit the bathroom style. So, make sure that you sample because this ensures that you are double-checking. Sizing is also very important and sampling is best for that. You can also soak-test the tiles for quality control while sampling.
Choose a light color palette tomake the space look bigger This one is very important if your bathroom space is small and you want it to look bigger and more spacious. So, even if you fancy mosaic tiles for your bathroom wall tiles make sure that they are light colored to make your bathroom space look bigger than it is giving it a more spacious appearance.
Measure and keep things perfect Whether you decide to purchase mosaic bathroom tiles or marble tiles, it is very important to keep budget in mind. This is the most important aspect and making the right estimation here will ensure smooth and perfect fruitation of your bathroom tile decor.