Tips & Tricks

Flooring & tiles

• Tile size
  • Small-sized tiles are usually suited to small residential areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and toilets.
• Room size
  • Large tiles make a room feel larger and airier. Using floor tiles on the walls will make the space seem more cohesive, but you can’t use wall tiles on the floor. A floor tile will have a harder glaze and will be made of harder materials to withstand traffic. In a small room, light-coloured tiles will make the space feel bigger. If you have a large room you have more options; you can choose from light to dark tiles.
• Texture and pattern
  • Whether you choose matt or a polished finish is a personal choice. A glazed tile is easy to clean, whereas a natural terracotta tile has no glaze and would need a seal to stop staining occurring.