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The first thing you feel when you step inside your home for the first time is the rough unfinished floor. While most of the house will have the same unfinished surface, it is nothing to be worried about. Quite the opposite, in fact. This rough, unfinished part of the space gives you the opportunity to create a unique floor by choosing the appropriate tile and flooring material.
As with most building materials, there are many tiles and floorings to choose from as well as designs, motifs, textures and colors. But bear in mind that not all tiles for floor are similar and not all tiles are suited for a specific area. And more importantly, not all tiles are the same in terms of size and specifications. So without further ado, here are the different types of floor tiles and how you can apply these specific tiles for floors for each specific interior.
1. Vinyl Tile Flooring
Let’s start with a tile that is often seen and favored by many due to its cost efficiency, availability and overall installation and maintenance. Vinyl tile flooring is characterized by its smooth texture, its plastic foundation, its variety in terms of finishes and patterns and is considered by many as a popular and ideal choice for tiles for floors. Because of its durability, vinyl tiles are often used in areas that have such a high amount of foot traffic such as a shop or even a hallway.
As mentioned earlier, vinyl tiles require little maintenance in order to preserve its overall integrity. An inexpensive method is by sweeping the dust away and mopping the tiles with a wet mop. Vinyl tiles come in two sizes, the first being 40x40cm and the next being 30x120cm, the latter reserved entirely for planked flooring.
Vinyl tile designs and textures can actually mimic other tiles like marble and vinyl and what makes it a versatile option is that there are a lot of patterns and variants to choose from. What’s more, installing them in your floors is as easy as reciting your ABC’s.
2. Wood Tile Floor
Many homeowners love the look of wood inside their homes. It is a known fact that the presence of wood inside a house, be it the furniture or part of the building structure, is indicative of prestige, class, wisdom and wealth; the latter being especially true due to the fact that wooden pieces cost a pretty penny to make.
But one cannot deny just how pretty and classical a wood tile floor looks. There are many styles of wood tiles for floors, depending on your preference. There is the classic parquetry wood tiles, which is a type of wood flooring using different cuts of wood and arranged in a mosaic pattern; the rustic wood planks that are often seen in cottage and country style interiors and finally, the thoroughly modern laminated wood plank tiles for a more streamlined and polish look.
3. Rubber Flooring Tiles
If you’re the athletic type or simply someone who is active and likes to move around, you will notice that doing all sorts of exercises on an ordinary tiled floor is quite hard and often times painful; especially to your feet. The same can be said for interiors that deal with multiple foot traffic and activity such as schools, offices and even gyms.
While vinyl tiles give off a more classy and solid feel, a more casual look is achieved when using rubber flooring. Rubber flooring tiles differ from conventional tiles because they come in two forms namely interlocking tiles, which are designed similar to a puzzle and are placed in order to form a unique patterned floor; and rolls which are often considered as the best option for commercial interiors like gyms and clinics. What makes the rubber flooring rolls interesting is that, as its name implies, it is a large piece of rubber that is rolled on top of the floors providing a seamless look. Rubber flooring is quite durable, economical, and lightweight. In terms of after care and maintenance, the best thing about this type of flooring is that it is easy to clean and easy to replace.
Now that you have an idea on the different types of floor tiles, it’s time to learn about which tile to install in which specific interior based on style, color, theme and above all foot traffic.
1. Ideal Tiles for Living Room
More often than not, the area that gives off the first impression for most people is the living room. While some homes will say that the foyer is what greets the guests, the living room is where most of the activity is done. Whether it be for movie night, enjoying refreshments or simply spending time with your loved ones, you cannot deny that the living room must be inviting and cozy to look at. The most popular styles for living room include rustic, modern contemporary, mid-century modern and of course classical. When it comes to choosing the right living room floor tiles, go for tiles that best fit each style.
For rustic interiors, go for light oak to ash gray wood floor tiles. It helps if these tiles have a bit of a grained texture for some authenticity. For classic and modern interiors, go for tiles ranging from neutral colors such as gray, beige, and white and finishes that are either glossy or matte; the latter being a favored choice due to it being smooth and slip proof. For contemporary floors, you can opt for tiles with a mixed texture or tiles that simulate specific patterns and looks. The most important goal when choosing your living room flooring is that you will achieve the sense of comfort and relaxation just by looking at them.
2. Ideal Tiles for Bedrooms
Bedroom flooring requires particular deliberation on the grounds that the bedroom reflects the homeowner’s overall personality and level of comfort. You wouldn’t want to pick tiles that are too glossy or shiny that you would slip. Or tiles that are too bright and shocking. While most homeowners opt to have their flooring tiled using one specific tile, some go for a different type of tile for their bedroom.
For bedroom floor tiles, the most popular choices are tiles that measure at least 60×60 to 120×120 and in varying neutral colors such as beige to white to grays or a more recent approach, taupe colored tiles. Some also go for wood tiles just to get a more natural feel while others go for cement finished tiles for that industrial feel, a look that is quite popular nowadays.
Another thing you must consider is who are using it. If the person happens to be around 60- 70 years old, you might want to consider the type of tile you will use. Avoid tiles that are too glossy or too bright, you wouldn’t want them to slip and hurt themselves right? Go for matte tiles; these are becoming quite popular as of late. Also go for tiles that are soft to look at such as light beige to light oak tiles, it will help reflect the natural light all as well as provide a calming effect.
3. Bathroom Tiles are Essential
When it comes bathroom tiles, this requires as much deliberation as the bedroom and living room. Nobody ever said that choosing tiles for floors was an easy job. This is especially true since most bathrooms tend to vary in size and the type and size of tile you choose can either make it big or small. But perhaps the most important rule of thumb to follow when choosing the appropriate bathroom tile flooring is that no one will slip and hurt themselves.
Let’s face it, out of all the places in the home, the bathroom is the one area that gets wet on an almost daily basis. As such you need to make sure that when you step inside, you won’t be slipping and sliding your way around. For bathrooms that are small, it’s best to go with smaller tiles such as 30×30 to 40×40. For bathrooms that are a big, particular the master’s bathroom, you can go for 60×60 tiles or even some 30×120 to help elongate or widen the space. Popular tiles for bathroom floors include white, beige and taupe for modern looks and wood tiles for an eclectic and rustic look.
If you’re still a bit confused on which tile you would like to use, it is best to consult a professional. Interior designers and contractors can help you decide which tile best fits your area based on its style, its specific tile type and the overall space requirement. They can also help you with how many pieces you will need and advice you on the overall aftercare of these tiles. And most important of all, they will make your experience with choosing tiles for floor memorable, hassle free and fun. After all, when choosing the right tile for your space, it should be something that charms you over and over again.
Hi,
We would like to upgrade the following of our 4-rm HDB in Tampines 496B:
1) whole house flooring to wood style tile
2) kitchen
Please let us know the estimated costs.
Regards,
Charmaine
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