On this page we are going to go into tiling, explaining different
types of tiles that can be used and to give you more information so
that you are aware of what is available. Let's start by going through
the different types of tiles...
Ceramic
Ceramic tiles are probably the most commonly used tile. They are
particularly popular because of the massive range that is available.
Ceramic tiles are man made tiles that are suitable for almost
anywhere and really affordable.
Ceramic
Ceramic tiles are probably the most commonly used tile. They
are particulary popular because of the massive range that is available.
Ceramic tiles are man made tiles that are suitable for almost anywhere
and really affordable. Here is an
PorcelainPorcelain is fast becoming a very popular tile. It is well known
for been a very hard tile which is also man made. Porcelain come in
all different shapes and sizes and it really does give a great
quality finish.
Mosaics
Mosaics are an interesting one - they can be used solely to tile
whole areas or are an excellent way of breaking tiles up with a
distinctive border. They are available in hundreds of styles and
colours, from rich vibrant colours to natural looking colours.
TravertineTravertine is a natural, soft stone it. It is extremely popular in
bathrooms and kitchen floors. It is usually sealed to prevent stains
from soaking into the tile and ruining the look of them. It is also
possible to obtain colour intensifiers that really bring out the
colours in naturals stone.
LimestoneLimestone is another natural stone - it is tougher than travertine
and more colourful. Limestone also has to be treated the same as you
would natural stone to stop the tiles from marking. Limestone is not
recommended for high traffic areas, due to the porous nature of the
stone. It is, however, recommended to treat limestone once every 6-12
months to maintain the look.
