Archives – December, 2007
Granite tile for the bathroom could make a stunning appearance. It speaks of opulence, of taste and of refined beauty yet it doesn’t necessarily follow that granite tiles have to be extremely expensive. It could be used extensively on walls, countertops, and floor tiling due to its inherent durability and versatility. However, despite of its good characteristics, some people are hesitant in using granite tiles for their bathrooms. Here are some major considerations as to why or why not use granite tiles for the bathroom:
Pros
December 28, 2007
Natural stones have been one of the favorite floor tiling for years, many years in fact. They have inherent characteristics that are perfect for bathroom floorings. Slate, being a natural stone, inherits characteristics which make it advisable for use in bathroom floorings such as the following:
Aesthetic value- The popularity of use of slate tiles at home, both for exterior and interior use is greatly attributed to its aesthetic value. Its distinctive surface offers a great variety of design and color, all of which are natural. Each slate tile is different from another and this could make a bathroom so unique. The variety of color and natural design does not create an inconsistent pattern though. In fact, this adds to the beauty of the tiles as they provide a different feel that may not be achieved with other tiles, even those made from natural stones.
December 20, 2007
If you are planning to improve your bathroom, you may find that the biggest allocation of your budget would fall under the renovation of the flooring even if you are planning to install the new bathroom tiling yourself. So to cut off significantly from the cost, you should first consider the following factors:
One, the type of tiles. Not all tiles will best suit the demands of the bathroom. The usual choices for bathroom tiles are natural stone, vinyl, ceramic and rubber tiles. Apart from their availability, these usually often come in a variety of choices that would accommodate your personal taste, the characteristics of the bathroom you want to create and the variety of designs you could play with.
December 13, 2007
Porcelain tile is among the most popular choices of flooring and it has evidently become among the most favorite tiling for bathroom in residential areas. It has high quality, very versatile, gives the homeowner a lot of choices as to design and color, and could actually be used in nearly all surfaces that could be tiled. However, don’t be too hasty to jump to judge the popularity of the materials and hop into the bandwagon. It is always best to know the material if you are planning to use it yourself.
December 11, 2007