What Are The Best Tiles for a Bathroom?
- Jan 7, 2017
- 3 min read
(Images Courtesy of I'm Yer Man Renovation Projects and Tiles Supplied by Aqua Tiles)
Bathroom floor and wall tiles are available now in such a wide range of materials and designs, the choice can be vast. Finding the best tile to suit your bathroom will come down to a number of factors. This will invariably include the practical side - can it be easily cleaned, is it waterproof, how much does it cost? There will also be considerations based on personal preferences that will influence the overall design look, for example, is it a luxurious theme or it supposed to reflect an existing interior colour scheme. This might mean having to determine what your key priorities are but one thing is for sure, you will find the best bathroom tile for your individual lifestyle.
As we've mentioned already, there are many options for bathroom tiles and choosing a tile that is more functional doesn't mean that it can't look great as well. Here is a quick guide to help you determine the best tile for your bathroom.
Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles
Both ceramic and porcelain tiles look well in a bathroom and they are popular choice when it comes to tiling this space. This is largely because of their practical qualities. They are excellent options because they are dense, easy to maintain and hard wearing. In a room that creates a lot of moisture this is great for stain and water resistance. As well as this, it will retain some of the residual heat in your home, especially useful for those chilly mornings! In a comparison of each other, porcelain would be a little more dense and less porous however ceramic would be cheaper. Either way, something with a high grade glaze will help to avoid unnecessary damage. They come in a huge range of colours, textures and patterns so there is something to suit every possible taste.
Natural Stone Tiles
Over the last ten years, an increasing number of homeowners have been using stone tiles to adorn their bathroom floors and walls. This can obviously create a wonderfully natural design effect. You can achieve an obvious textural element with variations including cleft, tumbled, etched and flamed surfaces, to name but a few. Your options in relation to stones are limited, with the most suitable being marble, granite and slate. Not every stone is recommended for use in a bathroom. Some are cast from porous rock which makes they less friendly candidates for a wet environment. The main thing to remember with stone is that it requires special treatment and to be careful if they are used in places where water has the potential to gather as this can be harder to clean.
Glass
For something a bit different, there are always glass tiles. The key with these is to ensure that they are installed in the correct way. They can even be used on floors if they are textured and small with plenty of grouting joints which will make them slip-resistant. It can also give the impression that the floor is deeper than it is and tinted variations can give a beautiful stained-glass effect. These kind of tiles can also be used on the wall to break up spaces and add some creativity.
With so many tiles to choose from, it's understandable that it can get a little confusing trying to work out which is the best for your bathroom project. If you have a real passion for natural stone but you're conscious of your budget then ceramic and porcelain tiles can offer you a similar design impression but without the cost. Alternatively, if you have a grown up family and high traffic isn't an issue then the natural stone tiles could be exactly what you want.
The important thing to remember is that you will find the best tiles for your bathroom project, it's just a case of asking the right questions! If you would like further advice please contact 087 923 3663, iymbuilder@gmail.com or book a free consultation today. We have over 30 years experience of home projects, just read what our clients say.
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