5 Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Tiles for Your Home.

Are you planning a home renovation? Reflooring your apartment? Or are you in the midst of a dream home construction project? One of the important decisions you will have to take is choosing the flooring for your home. Finding the right flooring is like searching for that elusive needle in a haystack. There are dozens of choices-- stones, hardwood flooring, tiles, red oxide and many more. And everyone has an opinion. Your friend swears by granite, where your parents prefer old-school marble. Which is the right option and which should you choose? Colortile, the leading ceramic tiles manufacturers in India, have compiled this easy-to-follow tile selection guide to help you find the perfect tiles for your home. We've got just 5 steps! Yes, five simple steps and you can find the perfect flooring tiles in a few minutes.

Step 1: Understand the Pros and Cons of Different Tiles " Knowledge is power." And, knowledge about tiles is the best way to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Before you go tile shopping, it's a good idea to fire up Google and check out the different types of tiles available in the market. You don't have to do a thesis on tiles. But, knowing the names of different tiles, features and pros and cons helps you make an informed decision. Here's a quick overview on the top tiles: - Ceramic tiles - he most popular tiles and also the most affordable. The major drawback of ceramic tiles is that they are prone to chip and break. It's a good idea to limit usage of ceramic tiles to areas with light and medium traffic. - Porcelain tiles - the newer and more popular cousin of ceramic tiles. They are highly dense, strong and durable. 

They are also water and stain-resistant making them a great choice for water-prone areas like the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor corridors. - Vitrified tiles - these tiles are stain and scratch extremely durable and resistant. They are available in a variety of types like double-charged vitrified tiles, full-body vitrified tiles, soluble-salt vitrified tiles and more. - Other natural materials like limestone, granite, travertine, sandstone and marble are also available in the form of flooring slabs and tiles. - Cement tiles-- these tiles are perfect for commercial spaces. The problem with cement tiles is that they are porous and need to be sealed periodically. On our blog, we have published several articles on the pros and cons of different tiles. You can always reach our friendly sales team if you still have any doubts regarding the right type of tiles.

Image:- Porcelain Tiles brands in India - Colortile.

Step 2: Decide on the Tile Size Once you have shortlisted your preferred tile type, the next step is to figure out the size. Yes, you need to zero in on the tile size, before you choose the colour and pattern. Here are a few tips to find the right tile size: - Go for large sized tiles for large rooms like the living room, dining room and hallways. - For smaller rooms, like the bedroom and kitchen, you can go for smaller-sized tiles. - When choosing the size, make sure to ensure that there is minimum wastage to keep costs down. - Larger tiles have fewer grout lines and hence impart the feeling of spaciousness.

Step 3: Figure out the Right Tile Finish Is it time to decide the colour and pattern? Umm, not yet! Let's get other factors out of the way, before we get to the fun part: Tile finishes can be divided into two broad categories: - Gloss Finish Tiles - Matte Finish Tiles Gloss Finish Tiles Matte Finish Tiles - Mirror like glossy sheen - Non-reflective matte finish - Reflects light and adds to the brightness of the space - Do not show stains or dirt easily - Not suitable for wet areas like the kitchen and When wet, bathroom as they get slippery - Are slip-resistant, making them the perfect choice for kitchens, bathrooms, utility areas and outdoor corridors Matte finish tiles are the perfect choice if you are looking for an anti-slip surface. Look for tiles with a COF (Co-efficient of Friction) of more than 0.6 for maximum safety. Besides glossy and matte-finish tiles, you can also go for other finishes like lapatto or semi-matte finish. They have higher shine than regular matte tiles but are still slip-resistant.

Step 4: Fix the Colour and Design Next, calculate the exact number of tiles that you require for your flooring. Calculate the cost of your chosen tile and check if it fits your budget. If it overshoots your budget, you can find a similar tile that is within your budget. That's it. You are now ready to go tile shopping!

Step 5: Calculating the Cost Next, calculate the exact number of tiles that you require for your flooring. Calculate the cost of your chosen tile and check if it fits your budget. If it overshoots your budget, you can find a similar tile that is within your budget. That's it. You are now ready to go tile shopping! 

Colortile, the leading tiles manufacturers in India, have compiled this easy-to-follow tile selection guide to help you find the perfect tiles for your home. Before you go tile shopping, it's a good idea to fire up Google and check out the different types of tiles available in the market. Ceramic tiles - he most popular tiles and also the most affordable. Porcelaintiles - the newer and more popular cousin of ceramic tiles. If it overshoots your budget, you can find a similar tile that is within your budget.

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