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Tips to choose suitable tile

Raya is over….pocket is almost empty….. now, have to look who would like to donate for the next Raya plan…. changing the tiles may be……lol

Usually, tile is the preferred form of flooring for kitchen and bathroom. Suitable tile will enhance the kitchen and bathroom beautifully.  When choosing the tile consider where it is going to go….to the floor….or to the wall etc.  Glossy tile is more suitable for wall and may not be safe for flooring. Here I share several tips in choosing the perfect tile….(this can be my personal view only):

Glass tile...modern and young...suitable for backsplash and bathroom
Before select a material, you should decide what surface the tile will be applied to.  Tile can act as a backsplash, or on the wall located underside of the upper wall cabinets. Tile is a popular countertop material too. For kitchens, best materials would be from stone like granite, vinyl, ceramic, porcelain and glass. Granite, ceramic, and porcelain can be used for counters. Choose from porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal or stone materials for a backsplash that bold and has decorative impact to your kitchen. Materials like vinyl, wood, cork and bamboo tiles are used in flooring of general room.

Bathroom with stone tiles......natural colour and look
Think about your budget and long lasting materials, kitchen tile made vinyl and linoleum can be cheap but easy to tear, or if you wish to burn your pocket then go for custom designed ceramic tiles.  Do a good survey to tile’s shops or show house to get some idea or even to learn how to combine wall colour and the tile design or colour. Tile’s colour can be important, go for grey or brownish tones for modern look, white can be very safe BUT difficult to maintain. Don't just simply copy your neighbour BAD taste.....ouchhhh!!! Some tiles for kitchen has ‘picture’ of a basket of fruits, flowers, dolphins etc. Do not over use these tiles, your kitchen or bathroom will look older than your GRANDMOTHER….

Monocolour design with Turkish/Portuguese/Holland Royal Delft blue....bold in statement
Consider lifestyle of the people staying in the house, kitchen tile should be resilient. For countertops, ceramic tile is durable, able to stand up heat from hot pans, and is easy to clean. Nevertheless, it can easily crack or chip.

When choosing floor tile, it should be durable enough to withstand heavy traffic, food stains and cleaning agents.  Some tiles can be too slippery for walking, so BE CAREFUL, someone can be KILLED. Tile with a slight raised pattern or texture may be superior for flooring.

Last but not least is the shape of your tiles, small one, 1’ x 1’, 1’ x 1.5’ etc. Try the rectangular one rather than a perfect square one, the different shape will give a new look to your space. Consider these tips when choosing tile for your home.....home sweet home.....  Good luck! J
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  1. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    This article is very helpful! I never rinse my floors after washing them. Now I now that I really should be! I'l get to mopping lickety split:)
    glass backsplash tile

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  2. Melissa R. JamesSeptember 24, 2021 at 9:20 PM

    I really impressed by Article.You have a lot of information about porcelain for countertops.Your points are well made and relatable. Thanks for writing engaging and interesting material.

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