Choosing a floor covering, it is necessary to consider many nuances. The ideal floor should be durable, not afraid of scratches, easy and good to wash. What material best meets these requirements?
Ceramic flooring tile
Perhaps this is the most reliable and popular coating. The material is very durable - if the installation is correct, its strength exceeds the capabilities of cement by 10-20 times. Ceramic floor tiles have a high level of rigidity, so it does not deform and does not bend. The thicker the sample, the higher this indicator. It should be noted fire resistance and fire resistance of this material. It does not change color and appearance. Perhaps this is the most hygienic material. Today, the most popular is
ceramic floor tile, the dimensions of which are fifteen by forty-five centimeters or fifteen by sixty centimeters. Laying such a tile is not a very difficult process, and the result is excellent.
What determines the choice of floor tiles?
Despite the fact that this is a practically universal material, when choosing it, the place where it will be operated should be taken into account. For example, in a bathroom, ceramic floor tiles must be resistant to the action of active detergents, roughened so that it cannot slip on it. As for the floor in the kitchen, it is important that it is easy to wash, not afraid of scratches. In this case, you will need tiles of increased strength, at least the third class. It must be resistant to chemicals.
Some styling secrets
The aesthetic diversity of this material is almost limitless. Today, each company engaged in its production, releasing a new collection, necessarily includes tile for the floor. This greatly facilitates the choice of the buyer. The colors of the walls and the ceiling should combine well, but not completely match. Light and unsaturated colors will make the space more airy and open. Ceramic floor tiles laid diagonally will visually enlarge the room. Saturated tones emphasize the purity of the background. Silver, sky blue, peach, cream colors fill the room with light. The size of the material depends on the area of your room. If it is not too large, then a ceramic floor tile of 30/30 centimeters is most suitable for you.
Is it worth laying the tiles yourself?
We would not advise you to do this work. Better to entrust it to professionals. Naturally, you can and should take part in the discussion and development of the cladding. Moreover, you must control the execution of work. High-quality styling should be completely flat, not wrinkle, not have hollows and bulges, gaps and ledges.
Coating care
In addition to its excellent technical characteristics, floor tiles are also good because they are very easy to clean. In addition, it retains its properties and appearance for many years. Ceramic floor tiles are perfectly washed with warm water and a mild detergent.