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| Five important things to consider before tiling |
Picking a new floor can be an overwhelming experience. Even after you’ve narrowed it down to one
particular type (tile), it is still challenging to find the right tile because there are so many different
varieties to choose from these days. And then once you’ve purchased your new tiles, there are still
quite a few things to consider before you begin laying the tile. If you choose to lay the tile yourself, here
are the top five things you should know before you began tiling.
1. Is Ceramic Tile Suitable for Your Space?
There are many advantages to ceramic tile. It is really
durable and easy to clean. It isn’t the best option in some
spaces though. During the winter months, ceramic tiles can
really hold the cold, so you might not want to use them in a
basement space. Certain types can be slippery, so you if
you are considering tile for an entryway, you should go with
a more slip-resistant variety.
2. Select the right Size, Style and Texture
Ceramic tiles come in all sorts of shapes – anywhere from
one inch to two feet. The most common size tiles are
between one and one and a half feet in size.
Choosing the right size is actually easier than you might
think. Just figure out the size of your room and then choose
a size that suits it. For example, if you have smaller room, a
large tile would not be the best option because it would look like panels rather than tiles. A large tile is
really best suited to larger spaces because they look less busy than smaller tiles do.
Currently, there are many styles of ceramic tiles to choose from. The easiest way to narrow down your
options is decide on the type of look you are going for. It you want a rustic, natural look than you might
want to consider a rugged, natural looking tile instead of a polished marble.
Choose a tile with the texture that will best suit your rooms theme. If you go for a rustic, natural looking
tile, it will be rougher than a polished marble surface. When choosing a texture, you do need to take
safety into consideration. The smoother that a surface is the more likely it is to be slippery when wet. If
you have children or elderly people in your home, then a high-gloss tile is not the best option from a
safety standpoint.
3. Choose an Appropriate Grout Color and Width
Grout is a cement mix that has color added to it to
compliment your tile.
Grout fills the space between tiles so you need to choose a
grout width and a color that works in your space.
4. Installation Materials and Methods
There are different installation methods and a successful
installation will really depend on the materials used and the
energy and patience put into the project.
You will want to make sure that you do the proper
preparation and have all the materials you need at hand.
You will need to make sure that a high quality bonding
material, grout (as discussed above), a sealer and the right
tools to get the project done. Laying tile can be a bit tricky.
You need to make sure that your cuts are correct and that
the space around each tile is even. If you feel overwhelmed
by the prospect of installing it yourself, then you might want
to look at contracting the job out to a tiling professional.
5. Maintenance
Ceramic tile is one the easiest types of floors to clean and if you take care of them, they will maintain
their shiny, new appearance for years to come. To clean tile, all you really need is water and any
household cleaner product. You can start by removing any dirt and dust with a broom or vacuum and
then using a sponge or mop you can apply the mixture of water and cleaner to your tiles. It’s as simple
as that! You will need to be cautious about dropping heavy objects on tile. If tiles split, crack or chip, it
is impossible to replace just one tile. Odds are you’ll have to live with any cracks or chips until you’re
ready to re-do the entire floor.
Next featured article would be:
Five key things to consider before applying that grout.
particular type (tile), it is still challenging to find the right tile because there are so many different
varieties to choose from these days. And then once you’ve purchased your new tiles, there are still
quite a few things to consider before you begin laying the tile. If you choose to lay the tile yourself, here
are the top five things you should know before you began tiling.
1. Is Ceramic Tile Suitable for Your Space?
There are many advantages to ceramic tile. It is really
durable and easy to clean. It isn’t the best option in some
spaces though. During the winter months, ceramic tiles can
really hold the cold, so you might not want to use them in a
basement space. Certain types can be slippery, so you if
you are considering tile for an entryway, you should go with
a more slip-resistant variety.
2. Select the right Size, Style and Texture
Ceramic tiles come in all sorts of shapes – anywhere from
one inch to two feet. The most common size tiles are
between one and one and a half feet in size.
Choosing the right size is actually easier than you might
think. Just figure out the size of your room and then choose
a size that suits it. For example, if you have smaller room, a
large tile would not be the best option because it would look like panels rather than tiles. A large tile is
really best suited to larger spaces because they look less busy than smaller tiles do.
Currently, there are many styles of ceramic tiles to choose from. The easiest way to narrow down your
options is decide on the type of look you are going for. It you want a rustic, natural look than you might
want to consider a rugged, natural looking tile instead of a polished marble.
Choose a tile with the texture that will best suit your rooms theme. If you go for a rustic, natural looking
tile, it will be rougher than a polished marble surface. When choosing a texture, you do need to take
safety into consideration. The smoother that a surface is the more likely it is to be slippery when wet. If
you have children or elderly people in your home, then a high-gloss tile is not the best option from a
safety standpoint.
3. Choose an Appropriate Grout Color and Width
Grout is a cement mix that has color added to it to
compliment your tile.
Grout fills the space between tiles so you need to choose a
grout width and a color that works in your space.
4. Installation Materials and Methods
There are different installation methods and a successful
installation will really depend on the materials used and the
energy and patience put into the project.
You will want to make sure that you do the proper
preparation and have all the materials you need at hand.
You will need to make sure that a high quality bonding
material, grout (as discussed above), a sealer and the right
tools to get the project done. Laying tile can be a bit tricky.
You need to make sure that your cuts are correct and that
the space around each tile is even. If you feel overwhelmed
by the prospect of installing it yourself, then you might want
to look at contracting the job out to a tiling professional.
5. Maintenance
Ceramic tile is one the easiest types of floors to clean and if you take care of them, they will maintain
their shiny, new appearance for years to come. To clean tile, all you really need is water and any
household cleaner product. You can start by removing any dirt and dust with a broom or vacuum and
then using a sponge or mop you can apply the mixture of water and cleaner to your tiles. It’s as simple
as that! You will need to be cautious about dropping heavy objects on tile. If tiles split, crack or chip, it
is impossible to replace just one tile. Odds are you’ll have to live with any cracks or chips until you’re
ready to re-do the entire floor.
Next featured article would be:
Five key things to consider before applying that grout.
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