Tile for kitchen

Repair in the kitchen is always associated with the selection of finishing. Because of the possibility of frequent pollution, classical wallpapers, water-based paint and other habitual decorative options are not appropriate here. Ideal for the floor, walls and wall panel (apron) of the kitchen - it's tiles or ceramics. This type of cladding has a number of qualities that make it suitable for the kitchen area, namely:

• strength and impact resistance;
• ease of maintenance;
• is not exposed to hot fat and steam;
• during the whole time retains its original appearance;
• a wide range of different textures and shades.

As you can see, the tile is ideal for the kitchen and dining room. Let's look at the details of the choice of tile for different zones in this room.

Floor tiles for kitchen

For floors suitable unglazed (without glass spraying) tiles. It has a rough porous surface, which provides good grip when walking. If you choose glazed tiles, then it will slippery walk, and the pollution will stand out strongly on a glossy background.

When laying the tile, it is necessary to level the floor and clean its debris. For laying, traditional glue mortars are suitable, which need to be grown in small quantities along the sections of the tile to be laid. Experts use a ratio of 5 kg of glutinous mixture per 1 sq. Km. m. floor, but you need to navigate the situation and the type of surface.

At registration it is possible to use different kinds of laying tiles on the floor, namely:

• traditional (tile is located in even rows parallel to the floor);
• on the diagonal (laying at an angle of 45 degrees);
• "Brickwork" in vain (this way of facing creates a historical atmosphere in the room);
• herringbone (when laying tile turn alternately to the right and left, based on the diagonal arrangement);
• Stacking with a fastener (between small square plates small square elements are inserted).

Wall tiles for kitchen

For facing walls it is better to use a glossy glazed tile with an interesting pattern and texture. You can choose a solid color tile, adding it with a stylized ceramic curb. For the walls of the kitchen, the following designs of tile will be relevant:

1. Country style . Choose a tile that mimics uneven cobbles, natural stone, aged marble. It is interesting to look tiles painted by hand or "broken" into pieces. From it you can lay out a unique pattern that will not be found in any kitchen. To create a sense of coziness, you can use a tile for kitchen white or milk color.
2. In the Mediterranean style . This is ideal for tiles for natural stone or painted tiles with bright flashes of cobalt blue or green-yellow. For the kitchen in a calmer color scheme, these colors can be used as accents.
3. Modern style . It is better to use a single-colored tile of saturated colors (white, black, red, blue). To emphasize the originality of the design, combine the two contrasting colors.

Tile apron for kitchen

If you decide to wall a part of the wall between the work surface and the bottom edge of the cabinet with tiles, then it is better to use bright and interesting options. Very nice and at home looks like a tile with a picture of kitchen utensils and fruits. Those who appreciate the creative approach will love the tile with photo printing. It can depict a story scene or an enlarged fruit or vegetable. To make the drawing as detailed and realistic as possible, use a tile for mosaic tiles for the kitchen.