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How to choose the best wall tiles for your living space

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Tiles were initially more prevalent in bathrooms and kitchens. People are now employing wall tiles in living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas as a result of technology advancements and a shift in thinking. They are not only robust, durable, and cost-effective, but they also make your home seem really exquisite and stylish. Furthermore, it is common knowledge that tiles are simple to clean and maintain, and that they come in a wide range of colors and styles to complement your décor.

We explain what kind of tiles you may put on your walls and how to select the best match.

For your walls, choose the right tile material

Though the material you pick for your floor tiles must be chosen with care, you may use practically any tile material on the walls. Of course, picking wall tiles for the kitchen and bathroom sections requires a little more caution.

Tile comes in a wide range of colors, textures, sizes, and materials

Tile comes in a wide range of colors and textures, from pure shiny whites to linen-textured sage green, geometric and futuristic to old world and rustic. Tile for floors and walls is here to stay, whether in high-traffic areas like the kitchen or living room, or in humid spaces like the bathroom. In the kitchen, installing backsplash tile above the sink or stove helps protect the drywall from splashes and spills while maintaining the overall aesthetic. But don’t believe your tile options are restricted to flooring, bathrooms, and kitchens: you can use tile in each room of your home, from making an artistic subway tile to installing tile in any room of your home.

Tiles made of ceramic

Polished, glazed, and unglazed versions of these tiles are common. Glazed tiles come in two varieties: plain and with a pattern stamped on them. These tiles are quite long-lasting and may give a touch of elegance to your walls. Ceramic tiles come in a variety of colors and designs. If you want to make your area seem classy, stylish, and sophisticated, the marble pattern is quite popular.

Tiles from quarries

These are unglazed tiles that are suitable for use both indoors and out. They are the greatest alternatives for flooring and are frequently used in kitchens, but they may also be utilized on walls. And even on ceilings. To create a New York Ceiling Wall Tiles look in your home.

Selecting the right wall tile for public spaces

Your tile selection should also be based on the application area, since some tiles are better suited to certain locations. Here’s how to pick the proper tiles for the common places we want to decorate at home.

Which bathroom wall tiles should you choose?

The ideal tiles to choose depend on the size of your bathroom, whether it’s a wet room or doubles as a cloakroom, and your own taste. There are certain general pieces of advice you might take into mind, which we cover below:

Gloss tiles are generally used for bathrooms that will be heavily used (family bathrooms) since they are easy to clean and maintain. Textured or matt tiles can be utilized to create a statement wall with a large impression in less-used bathrooms (guest bathrooms) because they don’t need to be cleaned as often. Choose big format tiles that require less grouting for easier maintenance in the long run.

Wall tile ideas for bathrooms

Ceramic tiles are the most suited and most preferred tiles when it comes to bathrooms. Glazed or polished ceramic tiles make a great option for the walls of your bathroom however they aren’t best suited for the floor as they can be slippery when wet.

These options package durability and elegance. Mix and match according to your taste and decor to get the best look for your bathroom. You can also add a dash of colour by adding borders to the bathroom wall tiles. Bright hues or floral designs would add life to your bathroom.

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