Popular Bathroom Tile Materials

Bathroom tiles are a very versatile means of decorating the bathroom. Allowing you the full freedom to mix and match designs within the bathroom, tiles can really help you get the most out of decorating the bathroom. All while being very affordable as a decorating material too. That said, effective use of tiles in your bathroom design is dependent on your ability to use the differing materials of tiles well.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, different materials net different results when it comes to the preservation and function of your bathroom’s décor. There are also economic considerations behind them as well. All this will have an impact on how your bathroom’s tiles will last and behave after their installation.

Ceramic

The most common material you’re likely to encounter from bathroom tiles, ceramics offer a mixture of affordability, maintenance and visual appeal. Made from very durable materials, ceramics will probably last you a good few years before they need to be replaced. As an added bonus, ceramic tiles are also very easy to clean. They resist most cleaning chemicals well without damage or stains, and glazed tiles have a smooth finish that cleans easily.

Mosaic/Glass

Harking to a sense of class that’s very classical, mosaic tiles are gorgeous to look upon and make a fantastic addition to any kitchen. Their small size means you can also be a lot more creative with your mosaic tile designs than other tiles can afford. Once more, they’re very easy to keep clean too.

Natural Stone

Finally, natural stone offers an equally luxurious finish to your home. Natural stones are highly enduring. It takes a lot of effort to break apart a natural stone tile, and they resist chemical cleaners like no other material can. A natural stone tile floor or wall can very often last as long as the house does, and adds immense value to your home’s retail value.

However, natural stone is very expensive as bathroom tiles go. Further, its porous nature often makes it easier for dirt to become caked into its surface, which makes it very hard to clean.