When decorating walls, tile occupies one of the leading positions among finishing materials. In the modern construction market, you can find products with different characteristics, quality, design, shape and price. But there is another important parameter that you should not lose sight of - the size of a standard tile. It is about him that we will discuss further.
Types of tiles
Today, designers offer customers not only a huge variety of colors and textures of ceramic tiles, but also various shapes and sizes of this material. Consider the main types.
Square
Most often they use such tiles for finishing the floor. With it, a classic drawing is created. Today, square tiles can also be seen on the wall in the bathroom, and on the kitchen apron. When decorating a room with such material, it is worth considering: if the floor is made of squares, then finish the wallsbetter rectangles or mosaics.
Sizes may vary. Popular tiles are 15 by 15, 10 by 10, 20 by 20, 25 by 25 cm, etc.
Rectangle
Wall decoration with such tiles is considered the most popular and widespread. Depending on the dimensions of the material and the aspect ratio, different stacking schemes can be used. In addition, if the proportions are chosen correctly, products of various sizes can be used on the same plane. Rectangular tiles allow for herringbone laying. There are no general strict recommendations for choosing the size and combination of different shapes. It all depends on imagination and taste.
Diamond
This unusual form is offered by such well-known manufacturers as Cevica, Ballester Porcar, etc. The interior made in this version looks rather strict, but at the same time luxurious and unusual.
Triangle
A room completely finished with triangular tiles is quite rare. But as a decorative accent, it looks just great. Not all manufacturers produce this form, but if you wish, you can find it on sale.
Pentagon and hexagon
Such unusual forms arouse considerable interest among consumers, since even a fragmentary inclusion of such tiles on a wall or floor makes the interior much fresher and more interesting. But when choosing such a finishing material, it is worth considering how to combine it with other forms in order toit turned out a beautiful picture without gaps.
Boar
The peculiarity of this form is the edges beveled at 45 degrees. The finishing material itself is rectangular. The size of a standard tile may vary, but the most popular options are: 7, 5x10, 10x20, 28, 5x8, 5 cm.
It is necessary to choose the dimensions from the area of the room. The smaller the square, the more modestly it is worth choosing the size so as not to make the room visually even smaller.
Standard tile sizes
There are many size variations. The main quantities are the width, length and thickness of the product. Consider the classification of all available sizes of this material:
- Small size. It is the smallest of all existing species on the market today. The dimensions of a standard tile are 5x5 cm. Such material allows you to create patterns or even real paintings on a plane. It is important to understand that laying a mosaic is almost a jeweler's work, so it is best to entrust it to professionals.
- Classic. Standard tile sizes range from 10 cm to 50 cm. They can be rectangles and squares or more complex shapes. This type of tile is considered the most popular. This is due to the fact that this size range is ideal for many tasks. Products are easy to install. Using different shapes and sizes allows you to achieve the desired effect.
- Large size. The dimensions of the tiles are from 50 to 120 cm. Laying large material is certainly easier than,for example, a mosaic, but it is only well suited for spacious rooms.
The cost depends on the size of the tile. For example, large items and mosaics cost an average of 25-30% more.
Wall Tiles
The classic dimensions of ceramic or tile for walls are 20x30 cm. Not so long ago, these parameters could be seen in most apartments. But the opportunity to realize new, unique and interesting projects is increasingly encouraging people to choose tiles in other formats.
There are many sizes of products for walls:
- tile 15 by 15 cm;
- 10x20 cm;
- 15x20 cm etc.
It makes no sense to list them all. All the variety of dimensions can be seen in any hardware store. If none of the proposed options is suitable, then you can contact the manufacturers directly to discuss with them the possibility of manufacturing such products according to individual sizes. There are firms that actually provide this service.
The thickness of wall tiles is usually less than that of floor products, since it does not require much wear resistance. Standard dimensions can be from 0.4 to 1 cm. Such parameters allow it to remain strong. The weight of the tile is also important: the lighter the product, the easier it is to mount it on vertical surfaces.
Floor tiles
The most popular floor shape is a square. Standard floor tile sizes
- 60x60 cm;
- 30х30see;
- 10x10 cm.
Manufacturers also offer other parameters (33x33, 20x20, 5x5 cm, etc.), but consumers prefer mainly standard materials. The most popular dimensions of rectangular products are 19x60, 15x66, 15x60, 15x45, 14x66 and 12x60 cm. Such options are great for a bathroom where it is not possible to use parquet or laminate.
Floor tiles are slightly thicker than wall tiles because they need to be as strong and durable as possible. The minimum thickness is 9 mm, but you can find plates and 23 mm.
How to choose?
Suggest some tips:
- Large room. For rooms of impressive size, tiles of large dimensions are also perfect. But it is not necessary to finish all the walls with only one large block. If you correctly approach the selection of a combination of different sizes and colors, the room will look very organic and interesting. If the entire floor or walls are finished with only small mosaics, you may begin to ripple in your eyes. It should only be used as an accent.
- Small room. In this case, you need to remember - the smaller the room, the smaller the size of the tiles should be. It is also worth calculating the ratio of the room and the size of the tile. It is desirable if it is a multiple. For example, if the width of the toilet is 1 m, it is best to choose tiles that are 50, 25 or 20 cm long. This way you can save a lot on trimming.
Kitchen and corridor tiles
Tiling kitchen walls -budget and reliable option to give the room coziness and comfort, without loss of aesthetic qualities. Traditionally, small tiles are used, especially if the room itself is not large. Thickness is recommended to choose 5 mm.
If the size of the room allows, you can choose large blocks, creating a whole picture, or show your imagination and choose a more original laying scheme. Adherents of the classics should opt for the square.
Floor tiles for the kitchen and corridor should be sufficiently wear-resistant and resistant to dirt. In addition, it should not be slippery. For the corridor, it is permissible to use the strongest and thickest product variations that are offered on the market.
Bathroom
In the case of finishing this room, the size of the tiles is of great importance. The choice of the dimensions of the tiles should be carried out primarily based on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room itself. If it is small, then the cladding should also consist of small fragments in order to create a visual feeling that the room is larger. And vice versa, the larger the area of the room, the larger the cladding products are chosen.
Very often in bathrooms, rectangular ceramic cladding, 20x25, 20x60 and 20x40 cm in size, is used. Tiles can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
If desired, even in small baths, you can create a whole masterpiece. A combination of standard slabs and mosaics can help with this. The accent on one of the walls also looks good and original. Tiles are often usedthe same size, but different colors at the bottom and top. A border is made on their connection.
Conclusion
Tile size matters a lot. Even if you really liked the design of such products, but their dimensions are not suitable for a particular room, then all efforts can go to waste. Therefore, the parameters when choosing this lining material should not be neglected.
In most cases, you can focus on personal taste preferences, but you should not forget about the above recommendations.
