| Source: bit.ly/Wecjuo |
The
kitchen is undoubtedly the heart of our homes. This is also perhaps
the most used room which is abused with oil, grease, smoke and other
cooking by-products. If you want to remodel your house or just give a
new look or feel, then upgrading your kitchen is an excellent place
to start. One of the best ways to redesign your kitchen is by
updating the tiles. You need to plan beforehand and decide what you
want in order to get the best tiles at the cheapest price.
Your
kitchen usually has a variety of tiles which are meant for different
applications. It is essential that you first choose which type of
tile will go where; you certainly won’t put flooring tiles on the
wall.
So
here I have listed a few tips that will help you to choose the
perfect of tiles for your kitchen-
Decide
Where The Tiles Will Be Placed
| Source: bit.ly/Z7SXt5 |
You
need to decide where you will place the tiles before you select the
tiles and start your remodelling. Tiles are widely used for flooring,
for countertops, for walls and also for backsplash at the back of the
stove. One of the best ways is to place samples to get a better
perspective how your kitchen will look. You should know that ceramic
tiles are not a good option for backsplash as these tend to crack.
Choose
The Right Materials
| Source: bit.ly/YdpZIa |
You
will have a number of options to choose from for your kitchen tiles.
These include glass, porcelain, ceramic, bamboo, vinyl, cork, stone
and quarry. Usually porcelain and glass tiles are used on walls;
while quarry, stone, bamboo, cork and vinyl tiles are used for
flooring. You can use porcelain, ceramic, and quarry tiles for
countertops; whereas glass is a great option for backsplashes. You
can also choose to give the tiles a unique look and add your personal
touch by crafting your own tiles.
Decide
Your Budget
| Source: bit.ly/WeewpM |
You
will find both expensive and inexpensive kitchen tiles, so you must
determine your budget first. It is obvious that with higher budget
you will get better looking and durable tiles that will make your
kitchen look stunning. Do some research about the price of different
types of tiles to find out the ones that will best fit your need.
Consider
Your Lifestyle
| Source: bit.ly/1prxrEy |
It
is often a good idea to take your family’s lifestyle into account.
If you have many members in your family and the kitchen experiences
high traffic or if you cook a lot, then you must choose long-lasting
and durable tiles. Moreover the tile you choose should be easy to
clean and must not show grease or dirt easily. In case of floor
tiles, it needs to endure heavy footfalls, spilled foods and other
abuses. So your family’s habits are a determining factor for the
type of tiles you get.
Get
The Best Backsplash
| Source: bit.ly/1u2As4s |
As
your kitchen backsplash will not have to endure any footfalls or
other abuses, you can simply go wild while choosing your backsplash.
You can easily find numerous materials for this purpose. You can go
with painted and glossy tiles for your backsplash, but they still
need to endure grease, oil spatters and regular cleaning. Usually
stone, metal, glass, ceramic and porcelain tiles are used as
backsplash in most kitchens as these add a decorative look to your
kitchen area.
Upgrading
your kitchen tiles can completely transform the look of your kitchen
and give it a rather stylish look. Keep these tips in mind when you
plan about updating your tiles and you will have the kitchen of your
dreams
Do
you have some other tips of your own that you would like to add to
the list? Then feel free to comment below.....
Article source: bit.ly/1w8VVIJ, bit.ly/1pdopk8
No comments:
Post a Comment