Best Tips to Choose Bathroom Tiles

Posted by Vihaan Shah on August 12th, 2019

There are factors galore you need to take into account while choosing bathroom tiles. Bathroom is an integral part of your home and choosing tiles for your bathroom carefully is as important as choosing floor tiles. With a variety of tiles available in the market, you are bound to get perplexed which ones to go for? What kind of tiles you should choose - shiny or matte, textured or natural, and light or dark?

Here’re few tips to help you get started:

1. What’s your Dream Tile?
Most of us usually have a dream tile in our mind when we start the renovation of our home. It could be a subway tile or a uniquely looking accent tile that’s irresistible to ignore. You should also keep in mind the interior of the rest of the house in mind as well, so that the interior of your bathroom doesn’t become an odd one out. You can consult your interior designer or architect about the same. They are professional with a lot of creative acumen and hence they can help you pick a tile that makes your bathroom beautiful as well as spacious.

2. Maintenance
If you are also lazy at cleaning like most people are, then ceramic or porcelain tiles must be your pick for bathroom tiles. These tiles are considered low-maintenance tiles because of their properties. They are preferred for floor tiles as well. Usually tiles made of natural stone need more maintenance. Besides, natural stone requires to be sealed as well. Should you be willing to add more texture with stone, then you should use it in an area which gets less wet. Glass tiles tend to be more slippery so you should stay away from using them as floor tiles in the bathroom.

3. Balance Different Tile Types
If you are planning to use different tiles for that cohesive look with a WOW factor, then it is a fantastic idea. But do not go over the board with that. It is recommended to not use more than 3 different tiles for a great look with great visual appeal. Again, you can discuss this with your architect.

If you have any more questions about choosing the right bathroom tiles or floor tiles, feel free to get in touch with us.