Bathroom tiling project
can be very cost effective while remodeling your
bathroom, if you keep a few things in mind. In this
article, we will discuss ceramic tile ideas for your
bathroom and planning for proper tile installation in
your bath. Tile setting can make all the difference to
the look of your bathroom. You can ceramic tile almost
everywhere in your bathroom, where you would like to
add tiles such as bathroom vanities, bathroom showers
and shower stalls and countertops. Tile design is the
first step in choosing a tile and you can read our
article on Bathroom Tile Design & Patterns for
ideas on how to choose a tile design. You may also
surf the Internet to explore all the tile options
available in the market these days.
Tiles are available in many
different materials. Most of them can be categorized as porous and
nonporous tiles.
Since, bathroom is one of the areas of our home, where there is
too much moisture and dampness, water may get clogged and deposits
of soapy condensations and grime can be found and things can get
dirty and stained easily, it is advisable to use nonporous tile
material for your bathroom project. Nonporous, slip resistant
ceramic tiles are the best option for bathroom tiling. Tiles that
are too large may look ridiculous in small bathrooms and
preferably; we must use smaller-sized tiles with small designs for
bathrooms with limited space. Ceramic tile was traditionally used
around shower areas and baseboard but now people install tiles
around bathroom vanities and other areas too. Though many people
prefer to go for DIY tile installation, until you are skilled in
these types of work, choose a professional instead for ceramic
tile projects.
If you still wish to do bathroom
tiling yourself, here are some tips on how to install bathroom
tiles. You may either choose floor tiles and skirting in the same
color and wall tiles in contrasting color or you can tile your
bathroom vanity in an interesting manner by changing the tile
color or design at your chest level. Calculate the number of tiles
you need by measuring the square footage area that needs to be
covered and covering it with the size of tiles that you have
chosen for your project. The gaps between the tiles also need to
be taken into account while calculating the number of tiles you
need to order. While buying the tiles, any tile that will be used
in half or less than that should be calculated as a half tile
while any tile that will be used more than half should be
calculated as a full tile.
You need to remember that since you cannot buy separate tiles and
that they come in packed cases, each case having a fixed number of
tiles, never order tiles less than what you actually need as there
have been cases, when bathroom designers had to compromise and
make do with a different tile for half a tile just because they
could not get exact shade, design or pattern they had previously
ordered. Keep the extra tiles in your store to replace any tiles
that may get damaged and need to be repaired in the future.
Learning a bit about ceramic tile installation before your try
your hand on it will prove very useful as bathroom tiles provide a
backdrop of your decor and set the tone and mood of your bathroom.
Bathroom wall tiles in deep color, dynamic flooring pattern of
ceramic tiles or stone tiles can change the whole look of your
bath while remodeling the bath. Premium tiles look beautiful but
may lend a cold feel to your bathroom. Thus, to ensure maximum
comfort and avoid having to step on a cold floor in the morning,
choose warm colored floors instead. Bathroom floor and wall tiles
in warm colors can soften the cold looks and feels of your
bathroom fixtures too. If you have porcelain fixtures and 'cold'
tiles, you can paint the walls in warm colors to balance them. You
may also cover portions of your bathroom with warm, soft,
comfortable and moisture-resistant rugs. You may install floor
heating system such as electric floor heating to warm the surface
of cold tiles and make your spa at home a complete relaxation
retreat for yourself.
