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Kitchen Tiles

The kitchen is one of the most functional and well used rooms in the home, and therefore it is important that it serves its purpose while still looking attractive.  One way to add durability without sacrificing style is to use tiles.  Tiles can be used on the walls, floor, and even countertops.  Read on for our brief guide on kitchen tiles.

Choosing the Right Tiles

Kitchens are one of the highest traffic areas in the home, and also house heavy appliances such as fridges and, as such, you need to choose a floor tile that is both hard wearing and scratch resistant.  It should also not be porous as the tile will need to stand up to oil, grease, and things being dropped.  Your two basic choices for kitchen tiles are ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles.  Ceramic tiles are cost-effective and easy to work with while porcelain tiles look and feel fantastic.  If you will be using your kitchen heavily, ceramic is probably a better option due to its cost-effectiveness, and ease of replacement.

Kitchen Tiles and Colours

What colour you choose for your tiles is basically up to you, since there are so many different colours and patterns available.  However, choose a tile that will match the rest of your kitchen, and that will hide any splashes or marks until you get the chance to clean them.  This is especially true of splashbacks – a white tiled splashback will show up grime extremely easily!

Size of your Kitchen Tiles

If you have a small kitchen, choose smaller tiles to create a good sense of flow.  Use larger tiles in bigger kitchens, so that they can be laid without too many cuts.  On the walls, small tiles have been favoured but larger tiles are now coming into fashion.  As far as grouts go, there is a wide range of colours available to help you disguise the grout lines if you so wish.  You can also choose grout that has antibacterial protection.

Tiled Countertops

You can even use tiles on your countertops.  Tiles are durable, heat resistant, non-porous (if you don’t choose terracotta or a similar material), and easy to clean, making them perfect for food preparation.  And you don’t have to worry about hot pots damaging the surface!

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