When it’s time to remodel the bathroom, homeowners should pay a considerable amount of attention to their bathroom floor tile decisions. Since they can make or break the look and safety of the space, hastily choosing bathroom floor tiles can often lead to regret and extra costs in both labor and materials.
The most popular, budget friendly choice for bathroom flooring tiles is ceramic.
Ceramic bathroom floor tile has been used in homes for hundreds of years and is still a favorite for both versatility and durability.
There are different types of tiles such as glazed ceramic, which is recommended for use on bathroom walls and countertops rather than bathroom floors.
The reason for this is their slippery when wet factor. Using glazed ceramic as your bathroom floor tiles can become a dangerous situation. The tiles are created from clay and water, but once fired and hardened, it’s given a glaze of color which is what causes it to become a very slippery surface. Adding glazed ceramic to the walls and countertops of your bathroom will bring texture and movement to space.
Porcelain bathroom flooring tiles are also made from clay but are blended with other minerals which create a stain resisting, moisture repelling tile. Porcelain tiles are durable and can stay beautiful and colorful for many years to come. Like glazed ceramic tile, porcelain bathroom floor tile is available in an endless amount of colors, patterns and designs. A great way to add interest to your bathroom space is to experiment with various patterns of tile as well as decorative tiles such as floral and geometric prints.
Aside from the above, more bathroom floor tiling choices also include terracotta, Mexican, granite, sandstone and slate. These materials are great for bathroom spaces and have slip resistant surfaces as well. Terracotta tiles as well as Mexican hand painted tiles lend themselves well to a Mediterranean style bathroom while the others are excellent for more contemporary bathroom floor tile options.
Before making your choice, order a few different samples and lay them on the floor and look at them. Consider various shapes and sizes. Play with your tile options and let your imagination take over. Remember that this is your bathroom sanctuary and the bathroom floor tile that you choose will be with you for a long time.