So many different types of floor tiles are available, so you must choose carefully. The flooring material used will significantly impact the finished room’s appearance, but it should also be appropriate for the type of building for which it is chosen. Here are a few things to consider while selecting tiles for your project.

Size of the room

Consider the size of your room before visiting an online tile shop. Large tiles give a place a feeling of space and openness. The room will appear more coherent if you put floor tiles on the walls, but you can’t use wall tiles on floors. Floor tiles must have a durable coating to withstand foot traffic. Furthermore, If your room is huge, you have more possibilities, from bright to dark tiles. On the other hand, light-colored tiles will amplify the feeling of space in a tiny room. 

Water absorption

Ordinary clay tiles can have a body with a low rupture modulus and an absorption capacity of more than 10% of their weight. On the other hand, stoneware tiles made from a combination of clay and specific silicon components will have minimal water absorption; it should not be higher than 2.5 percent.

Floor VS wall tiles

Until recently, most glazed clay tiles produced were suitable for walls. Since floor tiles get higher traffic, they should have better wearing surfaces. You must distinguish between regions with light traffic, like the bedroom, and areas with heavy traffic, such as the living room, kitchen, and other high-traffic areas, even on the floor. You should select flooring that reflects the amount of traffic. When choosing glazed floor tiles, paying close attention to the glazing’s thickness and quality is crucial. If not, the flooring will deteriorate very soon.

Tile size

Typically, small-sized tiles are best suited for modest household spaces like kitchens, baths, and commodes, while large ones are well suited for bigger rooms.

Color

Consider the ambiance you want to establish in your tiled room. Do you want it to have a cozy, serene, foreboding, or atmospheric feel? Unless you have a focal point like a backsplash, tiles aren’t usually the focal point of a room, but they can enhance other design components. If you want a more flashy alternative, choose colors that clash; if you want to create a calm ambiance, choose colors that go together.

Glaze quality and thickness

When selecting the glazed floor tile, the quality and thickness of the glaze are crucial considerations. Remember that vivid colors used in ceramics require a body with a high expansion coefficient, which is only easily achievable in porous and relatively low-strength ceramics. As a result, in locations with high traffic, very brightly colored tiles do not last as long with these backings.

Pattern and texture

Next, consider the pattern and texture. Do you want matt or shinny tiles? A glazed tile is easy to clean, in contrast to a natural terracotta tile that lacks a glaze and would require sealing to prevent staining.

The takeaway

Make sure that whatever tile design you decide for one space blends with the overall design of your house.