To cover the walls and flooring of a home bathroom, tiles are the most popular option.
Wetness is inevitable in a bathroom, so it makes sense to avoid carpets and real wood floors that can’t withstand moisture when making your final bathroom flooring decision.
Now that we know tiles are superior to other flooring options when it comes to bathrooms, let’s discuss the finest tile to utilise in this space.
There are a variety of tile types from which to choose while redecorating your bathroom.
Important! If you’re on the market for new tiles for your bathroom, keep the following in mind:
What is the vitreosity of the tile?
You should use tiles that do not absorb water in moist regions, although this has less to do with the cost and quality of the tile material.
Neither water nor moisture can be absorbed by vitreous tiles, making them perfect for usage in wet environments such as bathrooms or outdoor kitchens. When all is said and done, if the tiles are not vitreous, they should be placed in drier parts of the house.
Let us fill you in on vitreosity if you don’t know what it is.
A definition would be appreciated for the term “vitreous.”
Bathroom tiles are considered vitreous if their absorption rate is equal to or lower than 7% after being glazed. Therefore, the tiles are typically frost-proof (perfect for a wet room!).
When dissecting the term “Vitreosity,” the following divisions become apparent:
- Non-vitreous tiles having a water absorption rate of over 7% and a low density.
- Semi-vitreous tiles have an absorption rate of over 3% and under 7% for water.
- The water absorption of vitreous tiles is over 0.5% but less than 3%, and they have a higher density.
- Having a water absorption rate of 0.5% or less, impervious tiles are exceptionally dense. This is the typical classification for high-quality porcelain tiles suitable for use in a bathroom.
Having read that, you’re probably curious as to what kinds of tiles are vitreous and thus appropriate for a bathroom.
The following tile styles are suitable for use in a bathroom:
Ceramic or porcelain tiles that have been glazed are extremely durable, making them perfect for usage in wet environments like bathrooms.
Glass tiles are sleek and sanitary. They are common in contemporary homes since they can be cleaned quickly and easily after usage. They function well on walls or in low-foot-traffic sections of the floor. You can’t go wrong with a tiled accent wall.
It is important to do research to determine whether the quarry tiles you intend to purchase are semi-vitreous or vitreous. Bathroom tiles should be as vitreous as possible.
Tiles made from natural stone, such as slate or travertine, manage to look both old and new at the same time. Even though they hold up well to water when installed in a bathroom, they still require a waterproof membrane to be installed underneath. To better equip tilers to work with natural stone, we offer a terrific one-day stone tiling course.
Natural Stone Varieties:
Marble is a type of limestone and can be sealed for usage in wet environments like bathrooms. Marble’s attractive hues and patterns make it a popular choice for this space.
Since it is more durable than other types of tile, granite is frequently installed in high-traffic sections of buildings.
Slate is suitable for usage as a floor tile due to its durability and slip resistance.
Bathroom floors tiled with limestone and limestone are a good option. Limestone that has been polished to a pale sheen makes excellent floor tiles for compact washrooms because it gives the impression of more space.
The size of the tiles on the bathroom walls is another factor to think about.
Large bathrooms allow for the use of larger tiles on both the walls and floors. Mosaic tiles, which are made up of many little tiles, are perfect for accent walls or compact bathrooms.
Tilers are highly valued at Style Bathrooms, so we provide them with the education and guidance they need to make informed recommendations about the finest materials and methods for each job. We are convinced that a tiler who has been trained by us will know exactly what to recommend whether you are seeking for little bathroom tile ideas or wish to re-tile a huge ensuite.
