Tile as a floor covering has been used for a very long time. Due to the wide range of shapes, colors, textures, sizes, it is used in the process of decorating various interiors of the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and even living rooms. Floor tiles are characterized by great endurance and durability, besides it has a good external appeal.
Pros and cons of laying tiles on the floor
All floor tiles are divided into two types - ceramic and PVC. Note the strengths and weaknesses of both coatings.
So, among the advantages of ceramic floor tiles , indispensable in particularly wet rooms:
- strength - as a rule, such a tile is able to withstand a load of 30 thousand tons per square meter, which is 20 times stronger than concrete;
- hygienic and moisture resistance - ceramic tiles are absolutely free from water, grease, detergents, it does not absorb odors, bacteria do not multiply in it, and care of it is extremely simple;
- wear resistance - the tile can be operated for 50 years and more without losing its original aesthetic appearance;
- fire safety - ceramic tiles are not afraid of fire and high temperatures, can be used for the arrangement of the warm floor;
- practicality - because the tile does not collect electrostatic charge, dust does not stick to it, so it can not be removed for a long time and does not worry about the order;
- A wide variety of shapes, designs, colors allow you to enter the tile in any design.
And a little about the disadvantages of ceramic floor tiles:
- fragility - when a heavy and hard object falls to the floor, the tile may crack;
- high thermal conductivity - the tile forms a rather cold surface, therefore often under it the system of the warm floor is carried out;
- low sound insulation - in panel houses this disadvantage is felt especially sharply, and for its elimination in the screed a soundproof layer is provided.
And now about the merits and demerits of polyvinylchloride floor tiles . First about the good:
- good resistance to mechanical stress;
- water resistance;
- environmental friendliness and safety;
- simplicity of care;
- reliability, durability, immunity to external influences;
- low weight;
- low cost;
- a wide variety of colors, textures, sizes and so on.
Among the shortcomings of PVC-tiles:
- the need to prepare a perfectly flat base before laying;
- artificial origin;
- fear of piercing and cutting effects;
- probability of chemical damage.
Floor tiles in the interior
Most often, ceramic tiles like flooring are used in the bathroom and bathroom. So, choosing a floor tile in the bathroom, make sure that it is not only strong and mechanically stable, but also prevents slipping. In other words, it is better to let it be a matt floor tile, then there will be less chance of falling, getting out of the bathroom.
As for the design, the tile should either fit into the rest of the interior, or contrast with it. Remember that the white floor tiles will clearly show all the dirt chips, cracks. But the dark will visually reduce the room, because in tiny bathrooms it is better to avoid it. And here it is important to find a middle ground. The most neutral and quiet floor tiles are gray or beige.
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Kitchen - the second most popular tile room. And if you are afraid to put ceramics because there is a big risk of falling and scattering to smithereens of utensils, you can consider the option of PVC-tiles. Thankfully, there is a wide choice of design for such a tile. It can be a glossy floor tile, with or without a pattern, simulating marble and mosaic. The main thing is that the floor covering withstand moisture, frequent cleaning, temperature changes, it was not slippery and marky.
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In the corridor floor tiles are also found quite often. As you know, it's just a huge cross-country, besides, there are constantly such factors as moisture and dirt. To the floor was not excessively branded, it is better to make it dark. But it need not be a black floor tile, because it may not fit into the interior of the room. Alternatively, you can try with a floor tile for wood or laminate.
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