When it comes to choosing the best tiles for your home, no matter which space you’re looking to refurbish or revamp, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices out there. Narrowing down your choices may be easier than you think and, at Roccia, we aim to help you with this decision.
Below, you’ll find a useful guide that highlights the advantages and properties of tiles, so that you can easily choose the right fit for your home.
Ceramic
Ceramic tiles are incredibly durable and sturdy, which makes them a reliable choice for almost everywhere in the home. After all, they’re resistant to dirt, stains, and chemical components, making them incredibly hygienic. Due to these properties, as well as their high resistance to heat, they’re great for the kitchen, as you never have to worry about their surface changing or any other physical alterations.
Porcelain
Porcelain tiles are also durable and strong tiles. They’re easy to clean and maintain, which makes them ideal for many different locations. Because they’re also hygienic, they’re often chosen for spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, although they can be placed elsewhere if you prefer.
Just like ceramic tiles, porcelain doesn’t require regular polishing or buffing to maintain their beautiful glossy aesthetics.
Glass
Glass wall tiles are usually picked by homeowners for their stunning visual appeal. Because their non-porous, they’re great for spaces where they are likely to get wet, such as pools, bathrooms, and behind sinks in the kitchen. Their luminous look, design flexibility, transparency and incredibly vast palette of colours makes them the top choice for many home projects.
Their properties allow them to be laid down in unique combinations that ensure your room or wall, for example, is one-of-a-kind.
Slate
A metamorphic rock that makes a great addition to any home, slate tiles can be used in a variety of applications, such as walls, roofs and floors. The rustic, unique character of this material is sought after by many, especially because slate can also be laid down virtually anywhere.
Their properties include the ability to withstand high temperatures and spills, making them ideal for kitchens, be it on walls or as countertops, for instance.
Stone
Usually found in kitchens and hallways, stone tiles are, nevertheless, appearing more and more in spaces such as living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. This is because these types of tiles are not just luxurious and elegant, but also aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting and low-maintenance.
Stone tiles can add value to any home, and can be incredibly eco-friendly.
Travertine
If you’re looking for natural stone, travertine tiles are just the thing for you! Their versatility when it comes to colour and style, as well as their durability and low-maintenance, makes them the perfect choice for any place in the home – such as countertops, walls, pathways, patios, and more. They’re environmentally-friendly as well, and they’re widely used everywhere as they’re perfect for any season.
If you’re looking to add them to your home, why not place them in heavy traffic areas, such as your hallway or kitchen? They won’t disappoint!
If you’re looking for tiles for a home project, we have everything you could possibly want at Roccia, from wall tiles to floor tiles and accessories! You can also download our FREE 13-page e-brochure to find out about what other interior trends to look out for this year.
