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Kitchen Floor Tiles For A Comfy Kitchen
Decor
oi-Priya Devi
By Priya Devi
Here are some basic kitchen floor tiles ideas that one ought to look into.
- The most important aspect to consider is to go for anti-skid kitchen tile types to be steady on one's feet as you whirl and swirl in the course of your cooking.
- Secondly, an important aspect is to choose kitchen floor tiles that are resistant to spills and scratches, breakage and those that can be easily maintained.
- Thirdly the colour and theme of your kitchen floor tiles should be in-sync with the over all look and feel of your home in terms of its colour, decor and decorum.
- Light coloured tiles bestow a spacious and a well lit ambiance.
- Bolder coloured tiles give a cozy feel for smaller kitchens. They may strike at the eye if used in a larger kitchen area.
- The pattern and the size of the tile should conform to the size of your kitchen.
Kitchen tile types for floor
The most popular and commonly used kitchen floor tiles are discussed below.
Vinyl Flooring or Linoleum tiles
- Vinyl is a soft sheet or tiles used for flooring.
- It is the cheapest option of all flooring types.
- Of the kitchen tile types, Vinyl flooring is considered affordable and durable. It is available in a wide range of designs, textures and shades.
- They give comfort to the foot with its warmth.
- They either sport designs or are plain bordered ones.
- Vinyl flooring is considered easy to lay, maintain and are resistant to spills and breakage. They are easily cleanable as well.
Ceremic Flooring
- Ceramic tiles are made of clay and are also affordable. They are durable to the extent of withstanding quite a considerable abuse.
- Ceramic tiles with a little texture prevent falls and slips, while glossy ones can be eailsy maintained.
- They are less tolerant and cause breakage to glassware when things are dropped, when compared to Vinyl.
- They are more durable when compared to the vinyl tiles.
- They are available in different designs and colours.
- The joints between tiles entertain dirt and hence will require maintenance
Natural stone tiles
- Flooring made of natural stones like marble and granite are also used for kitchens.
- Natural stone tiles are not resistant to stain.
- Darker colour options are ideal to hide stains.
- Natural stone tiles will have to be coated or sealed to be stain resistant.
- An advantage is that they do not have joints and hence are eaisly cleanable when compared to ceramic tiles.
So choose the best tile type from these kitchen tile ideas that suit your need.
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Story first published: Friday, June 17, 2011, 18:37 [IST]
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