To know about the design effect of floor tiles, it is important to know the types of tiles. In order to achieve a great effect, the tiles need to be selected according to the design and color theme of the room. The choice of floor tiles must be done carefully, because if they are not chosen wisely, it will not give the desired result. Also the selection of the color of tiles must be done with care. Tiles which are vibrant in color and have an excellent design and pattern design, they can easily change the overall appearance of the floor or wall.
When it comes to the design pattern of floor tiles, there is a wide variety. There are floor tiles having the geometrical patterns. Such tiles are popular for offices, shops, public areas etc. They are also popular as home flooring because they are easy to clean, durable, stain resistant and hard wearing.
The texture and coloring of floor tiles differ according to their pattern designs. There are some tiles which have fine grained surfaces and some of them have coarse grained surfaces. There are also the tiles made up of various materials such as glass, ceramic, terracotta, wood, fiber etc. The base of the tiles is generally made up of cement. Sometimes the base of the floor tiles is made up of other materials.
For changing the effect of floor tiles, one can opt for changing its pattern designs. Changing the design pattern will make the tiles go for different patterns, color and design effect. The texture of floor tiles can be honed, flat, matte or glossy.
There are some advantages of using floor tiles. One of the major advantages of using them is that they are easy to clean. Floor tiles are less slippery than carpets. So it is easy to walk on the tiles without any problem. Moreover they do not collect dust and other substances which may affect the cleanliness of the room.
However, the disadvantages of using these floors are also there. They are easily damaged by dirt, water, moisture etc. These tiles do not have a good cleaning property. Also, if they are not maintained properly they can look shabby after a while. When we consider these pros and cons, we find that they are both balanced out by the disadvantages of these tiles.
To maintain the floor tiles one should clean them once in a week by sweeping with a soft broom and soft bristled vacuum cleaner. If this broom does not suction well then one should use a vacuum cleaner with stiff bristles. One should use damp rags to wipe the floor with so that no dust gets accumulated. The rags and sponge must be cleaned separately otherwise the floor tiles will get stained due to the dust particles.
Other than this basic cleaning the floor tiles should be cleaned on a regular basis with a good quality tile cleaner. This ensures that the floor tiles are not damaged due to dirt or grime. One can also use a special tile adhesive for repairing the damaged tiles. One should also try to seal the tiles if they are sealed before installation. Keeping in view all the above considerations it can be said that floor tiles are a great way to decorate your room and give it a unique design effect.
In addition to this these tiles are available in a variety of designs, patterns and colours. There are no limits as to how you can use these floor tiles. Some of these tiles can be used along with wood and other materials to give the room a rustic interior design effect.
In some places these floor tiles are used on floors that have a high traffic flow. For this type of tiles you can get the solid unpainted tiles. These tiles are easier to install as compared to the varnished ones. You can find the solid floor tiles in various sizes, shapes and colours.
Floor tiles are available in a variety of styles in different materials and colors. It is very easy to get confused as to which floor tiles one should use. It is better to take professional help in this case. The right floor tiles can make a lot of difference to the overall interior design effect of the room.
