Firstly,I ask a question:have you ever asked yourself how much time do you spend in your bathroom? Accordingly to a study, people spend three years of their lives in the bathroom, but those who enjoy long baths can spend even more. Bathrooms have become an important place in the house and they are the ideal place for our daily relaxation. And to get the relaxation that you need, you should think if it’s time for a bathroom remodeling .
In the project of bathroom remodeling, we have reached the stage of choosing the bathroom tiles . At first, it doesn’t seem very difficult. After all, we just have to decide on the colors we like and the problem is solved. Not quite so. Looking further into the issue, we realize that there are several criteria for the selection of the tiles. Let’s discuss some of them.
A first criterion of selection, as we have already mentioned, Choosing the right colors. Browsing through magazines of interior design, will come across countless combinations of colors. Still, how do we choose? Let’s see how we can set a suitable color. In terms of Feng Shui, the predominant element in the bathroom is water. Here is the first hint. Blue comes naturally as the first choice – the color of the sea.
In any case, it is generally accepted that the floor tiles should be a darker color than the wall tiles . For example, a combination of dark blue floor tiles with lighter nuances of blue and even white wall tiles is a classical idea. For the energetic and the non-conformist, a dynamic red will invigorate and will surely awaken them on a weekday morning.
Now let’s see the selection in terms of surface of the tiles. Because of the permanent moisture in the bathroom we do not recommend very slipery surfaces. To improve adherence, we can use PVC carpets.
If we are to refer to the dimensions of the tiles, the most common is 33×33cm. This dimension resulted from cutting a square meter of tiles in 9 equal pieces. Therefore, we find packages of 9 tiles with a total surface of 1mp. But of course other dimensions are becoming available every day.
The advantage of larger tiles is that we can install them faster. The disadvantage is that if the floor is not perfectly flat, it will be quite dificult to hide it. Smaller boards are suitable for smaller areas.
Other criteria refer to whether we want stoneware tiles or not, the manufacturer, the country where the tiles where produced (which may be relevant as to the earth hardness), price.
We have presented a few criteria for choosing the bathroom tiles : color, surface, material. Still, we should also take into consideration our personal taste and the characteristics of the bathroom’s surface. And, before deciding on anything, make sure you have a plan for the bathroom design.