Colored floor tiles in interior design

During the repair of any premises, special attention is paid to the choice of flooring. It should be durable, aesthetically attractive, as well as affordable enough. All these requirements are fully met by colored tiles, which we will describe in our article.

It is a mistake to believe that colored tiles are just a mixture of different colors and shades. This may be a certain pattern, for example, imitation of brickwork, wooden floor and other types of ornament on ceramic floor tiles.

You can use it in a variety of interiors ranging from classics, ending with ambiguous styles such as chebbi-chic or modern trends.

But the most important thing to remember is that whatever the floor covering is, the main thing is that the owner of the house likes it. Only in this case, it is possible to create from original, at first glance, material, very original and bold compositions and combinations.

Floor tile has quite significant differences from linoleum or parquet. It has a high level of wear resistance and excellent durability. It can also withstand a lot of weight.

Currently There are 2 large groups of tile types, depending on the type of production:

• pressed (the result of pressing a special material - the mixture);
• extruded (special mass is forced through holes, cut and fired).

Other criteria include the following types of tiles: porcelain, porous, metlahskaya, glazed and unglazed, clinker - these are options that are created on the basis of ceramics. Also currently there is such a tile on the floor, which is created on the basis of synthetic and natural materials. It may be:

• carpet tiles (colored or solid, depending on the client's wishes.It is convenient in that it can be easily laid and replaced with worn parts with new ones);
• synthetic tile (very durable with proper care and operation);
• tile based on rubber (this product is created by recycling old tires and other rubber items);
• cork tiles

The basis for laying any type of slab can be such a material as drywall, plywood, old tile or old paint, which is covered with a special grid.

If a tile was chosen for the floor, it is worth remembering that it, like any other type of flooring material, has its advantages and disadvantages, which we should not forget. For example, The advantages of a tile floor are that:

• it is an environmentally friendly material (if we talk about ceramic tiles);
• this material is very durable compared to other floor coverings;
• has high moisture resistance;
• very wear-resistant (this is one of the most durable materials);
• possesses high practicality (cleaning behind a tile does not cause troubles) and fire resistance.

But, despite all these advantages, you need to remember that Coverage has significant drawbacks. For example:

• the floor surface will always be cold;
• material in different situations can prove to be quite fragile;
• sound insulation is very weak;
• if the floor is wet, it will be very slippery.

If, when choosing a floor covering, to stop on this material and to treat the purchase of a suitable type of tile with all the responsibility, then you can choose the ideal option without much effort.

The color of the future floor plays a big role when choosing a plate, because it must be in harmony with the rest of the room and give it a finished look, and perhaps even be the very highlight of the interior, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.

For the floor to be like this, you need to take into account not only its technical characteristics, but also the color scheme of the whole room and floor in order to create a harmonious combination. The floor tile can be monophonic or multi-colored. Multicolored different lots of flowers on a small piece of tile.

For each room, the tiled floor should have its own:

• Tile in the corridor - Perhaps this is the best decision that can be taken during the repair. Just because in the corridor most of the dirt is most often accumulated, and the tile is very easy to wash and does not wear out.
• Also a good solution would be to lay tiles on the kitchen. Since the kitchen is often a small area of ​​the floor covering can be damaged and look not very aesthetically pleasing, and the tiles can be easily replaced without dismantling the entire coating.
• Interesting and unusual will look tile floor in the living room or in the bedroom.

If you go back to the choice of colors, it is worth reminding: the tile should be in harmony with the interior of the room. It can be combined with the setting or be a bright contrast. In any case, the floor should not stand out from the overall picture.

Main criteria:

• The first thing that must be taken into account is the amount of material needed for the room. After all the calculations have been made and the required amount has been received, you can go shopping. But It is worth noting that it is necessary to purchase tiles by 10-15% more than was in the calculations. This is necessary in order to take into account the marriage and the possible damage to the material.
• Design (was and remains the main criterion when choosing, it is color, stylistic decision, size, shape, print, etc.).
• The wear resistance of the material (the higher the load in the room, the more durable the material must be).
• Practicality.
• Hygiene (because the tile is made from different types of clay).

Tiled floor, in comparison with other types of flooring, is very beautiful and can last for a long time. But it is only under the condition of its proper exploitation and proper care.

The main recommendations for the care of floor tiles:

• tile floor should be washed with warm water and wiped dry;
• you can not wash the floors with water with the addition of detergents based on soda or alkali;
• allowed to wash with water with the addition of soap or powder;
• severe contamination that remains after washing with water can be removed with turpentine;
• for the care of tiled floors is also used special mastic industrial production.

How to choose a floor tile, see the next video.