Tile Choice

The colours you use in any room of the home will make great impact and set the mood and design you want. There are lots of factors to consider and the natural light in the room is the one most important factor.            Read More…

Wood effect tiles can be used on both walls and floors and can be used together in one room, wood effect tiles come in various materials such as ceramic tiles and they make great additions for both traditional and modern designs because there are many ranges of shades and tones in which to choose from. The colour of the tiles will change and create different interior designs and lighter and darker shades can be used for different effects.

Wood effect ceramic tiles can be used in almost any room in the home from hallways, kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories where very light shades of wood effect tiles make great additions to rooms where the natural light is at a minimum.

Wood effect porcelain tiles are also common and porcelain tiles are great for fantastic durability around the home for both walls and floors.

Natural wood floors are always popular but not always practical, natural wood floors can also have high maintenance levels and choosing a wood effect tiles can often be a great way to have the durability and light maintenance floor solutions.

The cost of tiles whether that is floor tiles or wall tiles is always going to be the one main aspect and deciding factor on the choice home owners make.       Read More…

Many home owners opt for floor tiles in a conservatory area simply because they are the most practical choice both for functionality and for the design and style. There is lots of choice when it comes to floor tile choices and ceramic floor tiles are the most popular. There are lots of reasons for this largely due to the durability of the tiles and the hard wearing capabilities that ceramic tiles offer. Other great choices are porcelain floor tiles which are always a great choice for busy areas and again their maintenance requirements are low.

Conservatory areas are part of the home design and they are often considered as an extension to the home rather than a separate entity. For this reason home owners like to opt for warm cosy designs such as wood effect tiles and those that will mimic the look and feel of natural stone.

Ceramic floor tiles are also a great conductor for heat and they work especially well with many underfloor heating systems, underfloor heating systems are a popular choice for conservatory areas especially in the winter months when conservatories can become cold rooms.

Many if the natural stone floor tiles also make great additions to a conservatory floor especially if you are looking for a real traditional rustic feel and want to run a certain design throughout the whole house.

When you decide that you want to use glass tiles in your home design, the choices are often wide and diverse and we have a hard time deciding on how, which ones and where to use them in home design.            Read More…

Choosing the right bathroom wall tiles can be tricky, not least because there are many different types and whilst most tile stores will always be on hand to help you choose the right tile for you, there are lots of factors to consider carefully. Although it is often great to have a tile material that is luxurious, home owners must give the tile material and the pattern thought because this will make a huge difference to the maintenance levels.

Natural stone bathroom tiles are very popular mainly because of their chic and beautiful appearance but home owners should be careful, in a busy family home, some types of natural stone may not wear as well as other tile materials and can prove a nightmare after some time. Marble wall tiles are often used for bathroom wall tile choices and they make great additions to modern or traditional bathrooms where they can be as much or as little as you like. Marble wall tiles can also be used over smaller surface areas in busy bathrooms and can also be used as great border tiles adding style and beauty to other tile materials.

Ceramic bathroom tiles still remain the most popular and they are used often over large surface areas and as floor tile solutions. If you like the idea of natural stone wall tiles, there is always the choice of ceramic tiles in many natural stone designs. Ceramic wall tiles can be used to give the appearance of wood effect tiles, marble tiles and slate tiles. This gives home owners the durability of ceramic bathroom tiles with the design style of natural stone.

Another great bathroom tile is glass tile, the usefulness of glass wall tiles is being discovered once more and more home owners realise the potential to have a fantastically durable tile with great colour and pattern variation. The variation available for glass wall tiles can sometimes seem endless and they are available in many different vibrant colours, sizes and styles. They are great for use over larger surface areas or just to add a touch of class. The low absorbency rate of glass tiles makes them a very easy tile to clean and maintain and they will always last the test of time.

Always remember that more than one tile material can and are often used in one room, this gives home owners the chance to have lots of variation and colour, making a design style that suits your personal preferences and the room.

Choosing the right floor tiles is not as easy as you first think because there are so many factors to consider but home owners can narrow these down by considering the most important aspects. The price of floor tiles will obviously be the most important factor and this needs to be considered first before looking for any floor tile options. Natural stone floor tiles are the most expensive floor tile choices although there are some great deals where many natural stone can be sourced for some great prices. Ceramic floor tiles and porcelain floor tiles are very cheap floor tile choices with many end of range designs offering home owners the chance to source some great deals.

Quarry floor tiles have seen quite a comeback over the last couple of years as more quarry floor tile colours have become available; this means there are often lots of different tile colours that can be used in different environments. The rich red quarry floor tiles are still popular with their rustic appeal fitting into interior design fantastically.

Glass floor tiles are also an option and will really add to the design and style of a home, they are available in many vibrant colours and clear glass choices which can really add a modern twist to home design. Not all glass floor tiles are suitable for home use and a specific floor tile is better suited than others, all good tile stores will be able to help with this.

Always take a detailed measure of the room you are tiling before you attempt to choose any floor tiles, this will give you a firm idea of the size and measurements of the room and will help you too price an installation job easily.

Many home owners like the idea of natural stone floor tiles in their home because of the natural design style they offer and the fact that they are very strong and durable and will last a lifetime. Natural stone floor tiles are ideal for busy areas of the home because they are durable and when sealed, they will be protected from any spillages which could further damage the floor tiles.
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There are literally hundreds of tile ranges for both bathrooms and kitchens and home owners can choose from a wide selection of tile designs and materials, choosing something a little different from the norm can often work out brilliantly and as trends come and go, tile ranges emerge and newer designs will enter the market. The in vogue design style at the moment is to have lots of colour and pattern in tile designs and the amount of colour and design you use will depend on your personal preferences. Many Home owners like busy tile patterns with lots going on whilst others prefer a more neutral and plain design style which can create a more sedate and traditional design.

The city range of tiles offer a unique and real individual design style that has unique characteristics, they have a range of tile choices that incorporate marble materials and stone effect tiles and they also do a mosaic tile range which can be used alongside the other wall tile ranges. The tile colour ranges also involve using soft traditional tile colours or home owners can choose from a darker tile colour such as black tiles to create a really modern feel to the home.

The astra range of tiles offers home owners a really unique retro style, they come in a wide range of different styles such as whites, crèmes and browns. The different tile colours can be mixed and matched and used together to create stunning backsplash areas and a whole bathroom expanse can be adorned with a mix and match of traditional tile colours giving a real Victorian era look and feel.

Glass tiles have been popular for many years and they are used to adorn both floor areas and wall areas and are a popular choice for backsplash areas in both kitchens and bathrooms. Glass tiles come in many variations and sizes and choosing the correct one for you will largely depend on where you are installing them. Glass floor tiles are more popular than they once were and this is due to there being more variations and better choices. Certain types of glass floor tiles are not suitable because they are slippery when wet and they don’t make great floor tile choices, others are suitable however and are becoming more popular in home decor.

Glass wall tiles in all variations are very popular, they add colour, style and vibrancy to a room and the variations in sizes and even shapes means there are lots to choose from.

Glass tile ovals and squares make great additions to traditional or modern designs and home owners can choose almost any colour variation they want, glass tiles shaped in different ways are also great for fitting round awkward areas in showers and around bath surrounds which provides an added feature to the room.

Although glass wall tiles may be a little tricky to install because they may break more easily than other tile materials, once installed they offer great functionality for the home, they are stain and frost resistant and this makes them ideal for wet and moist areas like kitchens or bathrooms. They have a very low absorbency rate meaning they will not absorb water and moisture easily, making them easy to clean and maintain.

Glass tiles can also be used with other tile materials such as ceramic wall tiles and porcelain wall tiles, they can be used as border tiles to compliment other variations and can be used as little or as much as you like.