BATHROOMS STEP INSIDE Ease of Maintenance
A huge selling point of bathroom floor tiles is their durability and ease of maintenance. The smaller room means that it can be more cost-effective in the long run to use tiles. When considering the minimal upkeep and longevity, even the more expensive tiles remain a great option.
Although it depends on the type of tile in your bathroom, a sealed and polished surface is likely to be more resistant to cleaning chemicals than a natural stone surface. However, that’s not to say that stone is difficult to care for, it just means that the stone should be sealed correctly and looked after gradually. For example, if any mess is made, it should be cleaned immediately to prevent the stain setting in.
Despite the great variety, there is more to consider than just the material when selecting which tile to use for bathroom flooring. With a huge range of styles, sizes and colours available, there is something for each taste.
Case Study: Advice in Action
When the owner of a stunning converted home was looking for a stylish and durable bathroom solution, they enlisted the help of Real Stone & Tile to advise on and supply bathroom ware and tiles.
One of the en-suite bathrooms beautifully displays a feature tile by Cisa Ceramiche from Italy, as the main focus of the room. As well as a striking design, the feature tile offers practicality for the room, providing more grip underfoot, which is a helpful feature to have in a potentially hazardous environment.
Homeowner Karen Hampton said: "I bought the house a couple of years ago and, as soon as I walked in, I completely fell in love with its character and charm.
“It is hard to tell but it has been a Co-Op and a taxi rank in the past and, because of this, the layout is really unique.
“I enlisted Real Stone & Tile's expertise to help with three bathrooms and the hallway. I love grey tones with a subtle pop of colour and so Leigh and the team suggested some really stunning options such as the Cisa patterned floor in the en-suite bathroom.”
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Flaviker NO_W Coal Real Stone & Tile
Large-Format Tiles
Tiles play a huge part in the feel of space in a room. In the home, the bathroom is usually one of the smaller rooms and, with a certain amount of fixtures and fittings, it can be difficult to achieve a sense of space. Any tile larger than 16” x 16” is generally described as larger format. They can provide a minimalist streamlined look in both traditional and modern bathrooms, and thankfully produce fewer grout lines.
Colour and Design
Selecting the correct flooring colour is crucial for the overall look of the room. When it comes to covering any surface, the basic rule is that lighter colours open up the room, whilst darker colours box it in. This doesn’t mean that you should opt for stark white flooring tiles, but instead just a generally light shade. With so many different designs available, it can be a hard task knowing where to start.
It’s also important to advise the customer on their choice of grout. The colour of this doesn’t have to be white; it can be selected to accentuate the tile. When it comes to maintenance, darker colours tend to work best.
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If the homeowner doesn’t want a plain floor, the assortment of different tiles available allows you to play around with design and make the floor a focal point of the room.
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