How to choose a tile for a kitchen
How to choose a tile for a kitchen
Increasingly, consumers choose ceramic tilesas a material for wall and floor cladding in the kitchen, since such material has excellent technical characteristics, looks attractive and can last for a long period of time.
It is worth noting that if the choice of tiles forthe main factor is its resistance to moisture, in the kitchen this factor is of less importance. Here, resistance to mechanical shocks and ease of cleaning from any contamination are more important. The first step is to determine the texture. Tiles for walls should be smooth with a dense surface to facilitate the procedure for cleaning from grease and other contaminants. The floor tiles should have roughness, since the glossy floor, especially if water gets on it, will become slippery, which can lead to serious injuries. Strength and durability of the material directly affects its service life. Since the floor tiles will be constantly affected by high mechanical loads, and its cleaning will be carried out with household chemical detergents, the level of wear resistance of the upper layer should be at least III (this parameter should be indicated on the package). When choosing a floor tile for kitchen It is worth paying attention to ceramic granite - a modern version of the tile, which is distinguished by its high strength and durability, its resistance to almost any kind of external influence. The color and pattern of the tiles must be selected according to their own preferences and the size of the room. If the kitchen is small, then a light tile of pastel tones is better for it, which will help fill the room with light and visually push its boundaries. For larger rooms, you can use a tile of any shade and format, the main thing is that it fits well with furniture and all other interior items. Also it is worth paying attention to the fact that the light tile will have to be washed more often, and on the dark it will be clearly visible any cracks and chips.
