Make Your Kitchen Beautiful with Kitchen Tiles
Your kitchen is generally one of the most seen rooms of your home so you will definitely want to choose kitchen tiles that are practical as well as attractive. Choosing kitchen tiles can quickly become a daunting task when you realise the sheer range of tiles that are available.
The first question you need to ask yourself it where are the tiles going to be used. Tiles are often used in kitchens for flooring but they will need to be strong and slip resistant as well as porous and scratch and stain resistant. If you are going to use tiles on the walls or as a splash back then you will need to make sure they are easy to wipe clean and won’t be stained by food and grease that may splatter onto them.
Your colour scheme in the kitchen is completely your choice but be aware that the kitchen tiles you choose will have a huge influence on the colour scheme of your kitchen as a whole. You may be tempted by bright colourful kitchen tiles but unless you want to be constantly cleaning them you may prefer to go for colours that will hide dirt and grime until you can clean them. Neutral colours are the best for this and another advantage to neutral colours is they will not date.
Make sure the kitchen tiles you buy are the right size. Kitchen tiles come in all sizes, from mosaics tiles to large format tiles. Using larger tiles can make a smaller kitchen look larger and smaller tiles are great if you want to create intricate patterns or create a visual focal point. Remember that with smaller tiles you will need to use more grout so it is a good idea to use an antibacterial grout to prevent mildew and mould from forming. Smaller intricate kitchen tiles look great when used for splash backs and even on bench tops and larger tiles are excellent for the kitchen floor as they provide clean lines and are easier to lay.
It may be tempting to choose the best tiles available but you need to keep your budget at the forefront of your mind. If you want to tile your kitchen on a tight budget then you may not be able to have granite or marble tiling. Glass and other specialist tiles can also prove to be expensive when they are used over larger areas. Set your budget before you start shopping for kitchen tiles so you are not tempted to take money away from other areas of your kitchen. Also keep an eye out for sales and discontinued designs and colours so you can get the best possible tile for your money. Your local tile shop should be able to offer you help and advice if you are unsure about the kitchen tile you need.
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