How to Choose the Right Floor Tiles for Your Home

Choose from Tile Types

• Terracotta tiles: The texture of the tiles is matte, not slippery, gives a good natural touch and atmosphere, retains moisture well, does not retain heat, and is also cheap. But the disadvantage is that it is difficult to clean and corrodes easily.
• Ceramic tiles: Widely used. There are many colors and patterns to choose from. They are cheap and easy to buy. But it should be used separately between floor and wall work. It should not be used for the wrong purpose. Including the tile surface when wet, it is quite slippery and may scratch easily.
• Granito tiles: It is a type of ceramic tile that is made from granite, which is high strength, resistant to scratches. The texture includes matte, glossy, and semi-glossy surfaces. They can be laid on both floors and walls. If installed on the wall, cement glue must be used because the tile is quite heavy.
• Porcelain tiles: strong, not easily broken, resistant to scratches. It has a low water absorption rate, which makes the tiles durable and not warped and peeled off. Can be used both inside and outside the building. It's also easy to clean. and has colorful, beautiful patterns

• Mosaic tiles: These are small pieces of tile that sit on a net that is supported underneath. It has bright colors and a shiny texture. Suitable for installation in narrow and curved areas, including good drainage. But the disadvantage is that it is difficult to clean and is expensive.
  
• Glass tiles: have a shiny, translucent appearance. There are many colors and patterns to choose from. Often placed in tight spaces. The disadvantage is that it cannot support a lot of weight and is quite expensive.
• Marble tiles: provide uniqueness and elegance with a long service life. But it is difficult to maintain. Easily causes stains Unable to set pattern The price is very high, so many people turn to marble tiles instead.

Choose from Tile Sizes

• Floor tiles: Popular sizes: 8 x 8 inches, 12 x 12 inches, 13 x 13 inches, 16 x 16 inches, 24 x 24 inches.
  
• Wall tiles: Popular sizes produced range from 8 x 8 inches, 8 x 10 inches, 10 x 16 inches, 12 x 24 inches.
• There are many types of tiles for decorating paving according to different decorations: popular sizes produced Available in sizes from 1/2 inch to 4 x 8 inches, 10 inches, 16 inches, 24 inches.

Tips & Tricks: Choose tiles for value and efficiency.

• Install tiles on floors or walls: Because tiles that meet these two types of tasks will have different properties.
  
  • Floor Tiles: Suitable for flooring because they are strong and can support a lot of weight.
    
  • Wall tiles: Will be fired 2 times, giving beautiful color, shine and light weight. But the strength will not compete with floor tiles. Can carry little weight Therefore suitable for wall covering work. However, some tiles can be installed on both floors and walls. Therefore, you must check carefully.
    

• Basic information on the product box should not be overlooked: it is very useful in helping make purchasing decisions. PCS. is the number of sheets packed per box. SQ.M. / CARTON is the amount of area that can be covered. The unit is square meters per box and SQ.FT. / CARTON is the amount of area that can be laid. Square feet per box
  
• Don't forget to look at the water absorption value of the tiles: because this value affects the humidity condition. which affects the durability of the tiles You can study from this article. Click now!
  
• Tile price: Generally, the price of tiles is per 1 box to cover 1 square meter, but some models may be sold as individual tiles. or sell in divided quantities We can easily calculate the area that needs to be laid with tiles for value using the formula width x length of the area to be laid (meters) = number of boxes.
  

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