Sunday, July 27, 2014

The Several Types Of Wall Tiles Available

By Alex D White


People are increasingly wanting to use different products to boost the general appearance of the areas that surround them. Tiles particularly have attracted immense following because of the various benefits they offer including being simple to clean, sturdiness, and their ability to enhance attractiveness of different surfaces. Tiles could broadly be classified into wall tiles and floor tiles. Both versions have different subtypes that have different features. Wall tiles particularly are broadly utilized in lavatories and kitchen areas although they are also utilized in other areas. Different types of wall tiles exist, that you can use in various situations.

When you want tiles for bathroom and kitchen use, you can use glazed ceramic tiles due to their ability to withstand wetness and the fact that they can be made to be nonslip. Glazed ceramic tiles are made of clay and are usually glazed using varying amounts of glaze with the only difference being the amount of gloss on such surfaces. The available types of glaze include matte glaze, slip resistant glaze and high gloss, each of which has different features.

Mosaic tiles are also made of clay with each tile having different color pigments and nice designs that make whatever surface you have tiled very attractive. They are unique in that you can notice various color pigments on such items even when the tile is chipped ensuring that you retain the same beautiful appearance for ages. These are handy tiles when you want to break the monotony of other tiles.

Vinyl wall tiles, which are famously referred to as widely referred to as PVC tiles are made of synthetic material that can be of different colors, designs, shapes, sizes and textures. One of the common features that such tiles have is that they are quite affordable, which means you can actually find something for a considerably low price. Another benefit is that you can transfer them to a different area if you need to.

Lots of people also prefer using glass tiles on various walls because of the fact that these tiles can produce a great reflection which makes an area to appear better. It is quite common for such surfaces also to come with an illusion of a big room. The glass is made to have different designs like bubble glass and frosted glass designs that are perfect for various uses.

Many people are also switching to marble tiles due to the attractive nature of such tiles, their durability and a host of other characteristics. The great thing about such tiles is the fact that they come in a variety of designs, colors and textures that makes it easy for someone to choose something that works for them. Many of them will even withstand usage in high traffic areas and places where they may be exposed to corrosive substances.

Wood is also a common material for making wall tiles. It is possible to produce very attractive tile designs and shapes from wood due to its ability to be chopped into different pieces. When using such items, you need to keep them away from water.

Metals can also be used to make wall tiles. However, these are mainly used in places that are free from corrosion and moisture. Through that, you can be sure of durability.




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