Choosing the right floor tiles for your home is the first step any homeowner should take.
Floor tiles are hard wearing and will last for years. The size, design and colour should be considered and the texture of the surface and choice of grout.
Here are some tips to help you choose
7 Simple Steps For Choosing New Floor Tiling
By Connor Building
Step 1 – Consider how the floor will be used.
Before you start think about the area to tile.
Step 2 – What will it be used for?
Consider how you will use the area.
Step 3 – Will you need drainage?
If you are tiling a bathroom floor or shower room you may need to install drainage by means of a gully or floor drain.
Step 4 – Will You need underfloor heating?
Underfloor heating is an extremely effective and also cost-effective way to heat a room in your home.
What are the lighting conditions, natural light will reflect on lighter colours and make the space feel larger
Colours such as beige, cream, whites and light shades of grey and blue are great choices for floor tiles.
New Tiles For A Kitchen Floor
Kitchen floors are essential when it comes to the decor of your home. There are many different types of kitchen floors, but for this article we will be focusing on two specific flooring materials which are porcelain bathroom tiles and natural stone tiles. Both of these options are similar in how they look, but entirely different in their functionality. Porcelain tiles can be used to brighten up an area where you want more light while natural stone tiles would be more suited to darker rooms or one that requires warmth.
Thicker tiles are less likely to break or crack than thinner tiles because they’re stronger.
A floor tile will have a harder glaze and will be made of harder materials to withstand traffic.
Step 5 – Choose The Correct Size Tile For Your Room.
- Large tiles make the room feel bigger.
- Large tiles have fewer grout lines to clean.
- Small tiles can be used to highlight an area.
Large and light-coloured tiles make a room appear more spacious and airy. Semi-gloss finishes with harder materials that retain nicely under foot tend to be better floor tiles than wall tiles. Large rooms can accommodate many choices of either tile colour, however, small rooms will look best with lighter floor tiles as they tend to reflect more of what little light there is present.
Step 6 – Choose The Right Tile Installer.
Hiring a floor tile installer seems easy enough, but you don’t become an expert overnight, Connor Builders have experienced tile installers, we can install, ceramic tiles, travertine, porcelain, stone, slate, and marble.
Always asks for a reference, check existing photographs of tiled floors, look for how clean is the tiling and grouting is finished.
Step 7 – After you receive your quote.
Consider how easy it was to talk with your tile contractor!
Did they listen and understand your needs?
Was the quote detailed and explained?
We hope these tips help you when choosing a local floor tiler.
If you require a professional floor tiler in Bromley, Kent Connor Building would love to earn your business.
Contact us today for a Free Floor Tiling Quote.