What you need to know about bathroom tiles

Tiles are hugely popular in the bathroom, for the floor, walls and even countertops. It’s easy to see why too, with a range of colours and styles to suit every home. With tiles there’s the option to create any effect you’re after too, whether it be modern, classic or something else. Of course, what you need to ensure though is durability and quality, no matter how you want the finished look.

Here are some useful guidelines for you to consider when looking at tiles for your bathroom:

How large should the tiles be?

If anything this will all boil down to personal preference. Whether it’s on the wall or for the floor, the size of tile will have an overriding effect on aesthetic appeal. Remember that the size you choose will also impact fitting times, with larger tiles being quicker to install. This will have benefits in terms of the cost too.

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Should I think about the weight?

You may be surprised but the weight is very important when it comes to wall tiling. When you are choosing designs and styles for your bathroom take the weight into account. If you’ve a flimsy wall and choose a heavy tile, there could be trouble down the line for you.

What is the best style for tiles?

This will effectively be up to you. There are a number of designs and styles to choose from, so pick something you’ll be happy with for the long term. You’re best speaking to some experts in bathrooms but effectively a penny tile offers a classic feel and a subway tile provides a cooler, retro appeal. With the colour there’s still a lot of favour for plain white, but mosaic styles have always been popular too. The grouting will impact on the look of your tiles as well and can add more colour to your bathroom.

Is sealing important with tiles?

Sealing is actually very important in tiling, especially when they’ll be plenty of moisture present. Tiling should be finished with a waterproof agent. Also remember to seal the areas around your bath and floor.

Should I glaze the tiling?

Glaze for tiles will act as a sealant. What this does is protect the ceramic underneath and helps to restrict water absorption. Tiles are prone to being slippery when wet so it’s best to use a rougher glazed tile for flooring.

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