Benefits Of Ceramic Floor Tiles For Your New Kitchen
Posted on: 16 November 2018
Because you can customise them in so many ways, ceramic floor tiles are perfect for kitchen remodellings, especially when you're trying to coordinate cabinetry, benchtops and other elements to create a particular look. And being durable and easy to maintain, these tiles are perfect for bustling kitchens.
Size And Edge
Firstly, with ceramic tiles, you get to choose between different sizes, allowing you to match the tiles to the room proportions. You won't be restricted to installing small tiles in a spaciously proportioned room, and you will have the option of installing larger tiles to open up cramped spaces.
Another important choice you have is about the tile edges: whether to install traditional cushion edged tiles or rectified tiles. Both of these are made from shaped clay which is fired in a kiln; this process creates rounded edges. Rectified tiles undergo an extra step, having these natural soft edges machine cut sharp and flat. This creates a sleek modern look once installed.
Colour And Pattern
Ceramic tiles can be glazed and patterned in limitless ways allowing you to customise the flooring to any room colour scheme, making them easy to match with cabinets and countertops. Textures such as natural stone or hardwood can be mimicked with special treatments. Tiles can also be laid to create decorative border patterns, or with or accent or emblem tiles highlighting the floor centre.
Durability And Maintenance
Though ceramic is somewhat porous, the glazing process that tiles undergo seals them with a glasslike surface that is hard and water resistant. Despite this, while the tiles may be hardy, the grouting can be vulnerable to moisture, so regular resealing is essential for protection. Ceramic flooring is simple to clean and maintain with regular sweeping and mopping with a mild cleaner, or one recommended by the manufacturer.
Even though ceramic tiles are durable, they can chip or crack at times, so it is crucial to purchase spare tiles at the time of installation for easy colour matching (as the colour varies slightly between batches). Take care also only to use specially rated floor tiles which are manufactured to be exceptionally hardwearing for foot traffic.
Ceramic floor tiles make designing your new kitchen much more fun: with choices of size, colour, edges and also the tiling pattern; they suit many different kitchen designs. As well, you won't have to fuss and stress about maintenance or cleaning routines as ceramic is relatively resistant and durable, as long as it's regularly resealed.
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