Do you know the difference between a tile and a tile? Can't decide what to put on the bathroom floor? From the article you will learn about the types of tiles, how to lay them correctly, see photos of various colors and combinations, perhaps choose your own style from those offered.
For example, the appearance of the tiles in the bathroom in the photo can be seen below.
Beautiful texture, light neutral pattern, non-staining shade - perfect for the floor.
Description
Let's see what a tile is? It is a ceramic tile, usually rectangular plates. Often this material is used for finishing floors and walls in the bathroom.
Good tiles are made from baked clay. It is a very popular finishing material that is used for kitchen backsplash, floors throughout the house, bathroom walls and fireplaces. Floor tiles are a very practical option, but if there are children in the house, it is recommended to immediately install a warm floor.
Differences between tiles and tiles
It is very easy for the ordinary buyer to entermisleading and thinking that tiles and ceramic tiles are different types of cladding. In fact, this is the same finish, just a tile is a type of ceramic tile.
The tile itself can be made from different materials, and ceramic tiles - with various impurities of sand and stones. The main difference that affects reliability is that such a tile is made from clay without any additives.
Types of tiles
There are many types of ceramic tiles and tiles. Here are some of the most popular ones with a brief description of their positive and distinctive characteristics:
- Majolica - pressed clay covered with opaque glaze, it is quite strong and durable, as it is fired twice.
- Terraglia is a tile made of special types of clay, its difference is that a pattern is applied first, and then a transparent glaze.
- Cotto is a very hardwearing tile with a matte surface, no glaze is applied during its creation.
- Clinker - fired at a very high temperature, so this is the hardest tile, used for exterior and interior decoration.
- Gres - during production, the clay is pressed with the addition of quartz, which makes it an outdoor finishing option.
The choice of a specific type, type and shape of tiles should be based on the wishes and dimensions of the room, the functionality that is required from the material.
Tile properties
The main characteristics of tiles, which are its undeniable advantages over many other types of finishes:
- Thickness - determines the rigidity and reliability of the tiles.
- This material is very durable, as it is made without impurities, which in turn reduce this figure.
- Tile retains its color and saturation of colors under constant exposure to the sun (if you have the opposite happened - this is a different type of ceramic tile).
- High level of heat capacity, which allows facing fireplaces and stoves in homes. Suitable for underfloor heating due to its stability and thermal conductivity.
- Resistant to cleaning with chemicals and does not lose its properties.
- Tile is a very hygienic material when properly laid and treated with an antibacterial layer.
- Beautiful and varied colors and patterns.
- Easy to clean - just wipe with a damp cloth.
It is worth paying attention to this list of characteristics when choosing the type of room decoration, even in relation to other materials. But you will return to this option!
Masonry rules
What does a tile need to please you for as long as possible? The correct sequence of steps and operations for organizing laying, regardless of the purpose and type of room.
Laying tiles initially involves the stage of preparation. What is needed for this?
Level, wash and dry the surface, which will be the basis for masonry. This is necessary so that there is good adhesion of the tile to the floor, otherwise the material will crack and will nothold on.
If the concrete screed is fresh, then you will have to postpone the finish for about three months and be sure to prime the surface before direct laying.
The drywall surface also needs to be primed to create a coating to seal in moisture and prevent swelling.
If you removed the old tile in order to lay a new one, then you need to level the surface and after that you can immediately start the laying process.
It is necessary to design how the tiles will be laid depending on the dimensions.
The next step is the direct laying of tiles:
- Apply the mixture and apply the tile to the surface.
- Fix the size of the seam between rows with special crosses.
- After drying, remove the guide crosses and coat the seams with a special sealed mixture.
After a day, the surface can be washed and dried.
Laying such material in the bathroom is the most ingenious solution of mankind. It is beautiful, neat, easy to keep clean, the material does not deteriorate from moisture. Ceramic finishes have been very relevant for quite some time, being used in many interior design options. A photo of the tiles in the bathroom is presented in the article.
How to choose a tile?
Understood what a tile is and what happens, how to lay it correctly. And now that we know what it should be, let's summarize how to choose a material and notmiscalculate.
Tile is one of the most popular finishes. Therefore, when choosing it, it should be borne in mind that it is not worth saving, because the bathroom, which is almost always tiled, is a moisture accumulator and a place for active reproduction of bacteria. And expensive materials will ensure the maximum level of room hygiene.
There are no boundaries in terms of design and style solutions, but it should be noted that most bathrooms and toilets are small rooms, therefore, in order to visually make them larger, you need to buy square-shaped tiles and a rather large size, it’s worth laying as close as possible to each other, thin seams will increase the width of the room. Light color and subtle pattern also contribute to the visual expansion of the boundaries of space. An interesting observation: if you put a large mirror from ceiling to floor, the room will seem twice as large.
Also, monochromatic room finishes look very stylish - white, red, black.
And for an apron in the kitchen, the generally accepted pattern is stone, so that stains, grease, and cracks are not so noticeable. Moreover, this texture looks very elegant and aristocratic, making even the most modest kitchen attractive.
