Bathroom and kitchen wall and floor tiles.

Aug. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- Larger ceramic tiles certainly have their place and their measurements are generally described as (16 x 16). They are commonly used on countertops in kitchen areas as this reduces the amount of grout used and thus are easier to clean and look smoother. The larger ceramic tiles are also ideal as floor tiles and different designs and patterns can be used to create real individual design style.

Larger bathrooms and kitchens are ideal areas to use larger ceramic tiles and generally the larger the room the larger the tiles can be, smaller rooms work better with smaller tiles.
Larger format tiles are also commonly used in commercial settings for both floors and walls and will be seen commonly in shopping centres and conference halls. The larger tiles give a real open spaced look and feel. Larger format tiles can be purchased in a variety of tile materials and some natural stone varieties make real impressions.

The larger format floor tiles once installed can really create impressive designs, large expanses of tiles will create a smooth finished look to kitchens and bathroom floors.
Installing larger tiles can be a little trickier than the average sized tiles simply because of the sheer weight of the tiles; many home owners prefer to employ the services of a professional tiller whilst others are confident enough to tackle the job themselves.
Large format tiles are commonly used together with smaller mosaic tiles and both work extremely well together. Large format ceramic tiles can be installed successfully on bathroom walls and smaller tiles can be confined to backsplash areas, around baths and shower areas. The combination different sized tiles works really well together to create real individual design

Other styles include using larger format tiles on the floors and walls and confining smaller mosaic tiles to just one wall, usually the wall around the bath.

Wall and floor tiles come in many different sizes and shapes and there are many materials that can be used. Glass tiles work really well in bathrooms either on backsplash areas or main walls. There is a huge combination of floor tiles and wall tiles in which to choose from and there are many designs that can be achieved, there is also an abundance of deigns commonly found on the internet and many good tile stores have many design ideas.
Home owners should take the time to look around at the different tile materials and designs available. Always consider where you are installing your tiles to ensure they are a suitable material, if you are choosing bathrooms tiles, they should be suitable for wet and moist areas and if choosing kitchen floor tiles, always choose a tile that is suitable for high traffic areas.

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Tile choice supply a wide range of tile choice for the walls and floors, we also supply underfloor heating systems. http://www.tilechoice.co.uk