Tile design in the kitchen: the choice of material for the flooring

Repairs such as the kitchen of the apartment - a very responsible action. Indeed, it is most exposed to mechanical stress, the regular temperature changes, moisture and the necessity of working with aggressive substances. This means that the finishing materials will be given special attention, particularly flooring. It is important that it could last for many years and to cope with the high loads acting on the floor surface.

It is best suited for such purposes tiles. However, before you choose the material you need to learn more about its varieties, specifications, and many other qualities.

Classification of floor tiles for the kitchen

Floor tiles appears on the market in a rather wide range. A man not versed in this case, first, it may seem difficult to determine the best, and most importantly correct, durable material. There are many types of tiles that differ from each other both external technical properties, and the technology for their manufacture.

Ceramic tile

This material is presented in the following forms: Cotto, Clinker, kottoforte, metlahskoy, Dimarmi and many others. It is made from different varieties of clay and fired due to high temperatures.

Table. Pros and cons of ceramic tiles

Benefits	disadvantages
A natural material that does not harm the environment.	Tiling It requires extensive knowledge on this issue, since the process is very complicated and time-consuming.
Completely hypoallergenic, roasting process ensures the absence of any allergens and makes tiles safe.
It does not allow to accumulate bacteria, fungi.	The need to perform a preliminary tie genderTo prevent further fragility of the product.
Resistant to moisture, steam, water: water-resistant property allows the tiles at areas with high humidity. Do not spoil the appearance and characteristic properties.
Its glaze coating material It prevents accumulation of stains, grease, dirt, and dust. It is not destroyed by the effects of chemical agents for cleaning.	It may be too slippery for stacking on the kitchenSo it will be necessary to think in advance all the details.
Durable. Proper packing ensures the flooring without repair and replacement of a few tens of years.
High strength will allow to establish a massive furniture, move it often.	The cost of such flooring is much higher than the other (laminate, linoleum).
does not lose color With prolonged use: it does not respond to the sun's rays and other atmospheric effects.

Tip! A suitable material for finishing the house where small children and pets live.

stoneware tiles

Very durable and solid material. It is able to transfer conditions, which even the ceramic tile will not stand. Popular form of decoration for the kitchen, especially the working area. It has such good qualities as:

• resistance to high temperatures and their differences;
• durable service;
• high hardness and strength;
• low water uptake;
• eco-friendly material;
• It has uniformly intense color due production technology;
• Installation is easier to install than the previous version.

Among the disadvantages there is only one - the high cost of (justified by the quality of the product).

Important! The product has a slippery surface, so it will be necessary to resolve this issue if the need arises.

stone tiles

All the features of natural stone tiles are discussed in the table below:

Description	Benefits	disadvantages
The coating is in demand due to its strength, durability and beauty. It is made of durable natural materials: granite, marble, onyx, sandstone, slate, travertine. It has a noble and impressive appearance. It is produced as a natural stone tileAnd synthetic analogue, which is almost no way inferior to the first.	A high ratio of strength, wear resistance.	The cost of natural tiles still remained high, even a change of stone mining technology could not affect this question.
The ability to be subjected to random mechanical damage or stress.
Prolonged operation.	Too much weight material needs to have a very solid foundation.
It has fireproof properties.
Resistance to humidity regular occurrence, steam generation and rapid temperature changes.
The porous articles readily absorb extraneous sounds.	some options tiles require special protection from moisture.
The high thermal conductivity allow to establish a "warm floor" system.

Important! Before choosing this type of floor covering, ensure that the hygroscopic indicator of the selected product for your kitchen. Because prolonged accumulation of moisture may reduce the strength and cause further destruction.

Other types of coverage

We should also consider vinyl and glass tiles:

Title	Description	Benefits	disadvantages
glass tile	It produced due to jamming of amorphous glass and adding gaseous components. This allows the material to acquire transparency, heterogeneity. To obtain the necessary colors add dyes. The product is not inferior strength ceramic tile. It is safe, not afraid of water and chemicals, so do not lose appearance.	Beautiful surface tiles transform the interior food, It can help to put picture.	The cost of the glass product is fairly high, especially for original and interesting design material.
It does not absorb odors, has excellent hygienic properties, allowing the fungus and mold almost not formed.
The surface is resistant to mechanical stress, does not respond to the sun's rays (picture will remain the same even after a long time).
Availability of options tiles with non-slip surface allows you to the kitchen safety flooring.
vinyl tile	It combines the best qualities of linoleum (flexibility), natural stone (stability), the laminate (ease and speed stacking). Able to simulate many materials for decoration: ceramics, leather, wood, granite, marble, sand, gravel, grass. Vinyl coatings are presented in: a self-adhesive PVC tile, Commercial locking view adhesive coated vinyl products.	It has good water resistance, resistance to temperature extremes.	In any case, without a professional perfect fitting to hold it will be difficult, it requires certain skills.
Unpretentious in cleaning, is not afraid of detergents.
It has a wide color palette and a variety of textures.
Please reasonable price and simple mounting method, which will carry out unassisted.
Absolutely not slippery and non-flammable.

Nuances selection flooring

Before you buy a finishing material should calculate the size of the kitchen, pre-acquainted with the product range and to count the number of parts that will be needed for repairs.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the party selected tiles, if you have to buy more missing items, you can go wrong with the tone and size. This is due to material differences between batches of one collection.

Design floor tiles for the kitchen

Choose the correct design of floor tiles is very important as this directly from the entire interior of the kitchen it depends. It is necessary to look into the matter and choose the appropriate product design for the flooring.

1. Floor tiles in light colors ideal for miniature cuisine. Able to visually enlarge the space and emphasize the advantages of the available room.
2. The large kitchen can be used as a bright, dark tile and light. However, when choosing a coating of dark tones should be noted that the furniture and set better set opposite shades.
   

   With different design tiles can be divided into functional kitchen area

3. Products warm colors should be used in the kitchen, which overlooks the north or west. Intense cool colors fit for the "South" room.

Good choice of material for every style of interior:

• High - TEKU minimalist and unobtrusive fit tiles with gentle monochromatic or patterned surface light shades.
  

  For modern technological styles typically use large format tiles with a smooth surface

• Classical interior complement marble or made under antiquity tiles.
  

  Stone brown color tile blends harmoniously into the classical interior with furniture

• Provence or the country will be able to decorate the artificially aged products, possibly with imitation wood or stone.
  

  The "village" looks stylish kitchen floor stone tiles

• To become an integral part of the loft stone floor.
  

  An interesting solution design flooring of granite in the kitchen in style loft

Important! An interesting point is that the natural colors (shades of brown, beige, gray) to create a non-staining the floor. A great option for the kitchen.

Rules laying finishing material

First, necessary to carry out preliminary work. It needs to make sure that the floor is flat, because the presence of the air gap between the tile and the floor will result in the future in the destruction of the product. Be sure to remove the old paint, then new to serve much longer.

There are many options for floor tile installation, including:

• traditional;
• offset;
• diagonally;
• Christmas tree;
• modular grid.

Steps of laying tiling:

1. Paul cleared of debris, dust and any other contaminants.
2. In most cases, made screed floor to the new product is flat and does not hurt.
   

   To trim the tiles is recommended to use a special tool

3. After the prepared adhesive composition.
4. The adhesive solution was applied to a thin layer. Top rascherchivayut grooves for better fastening elements with the floor.
   

   The solution was applied with a spatula with cutouts

5. Tile set slowly and carefully, and then pressed down. Around every detail attached special crosses, which contributes to a smooth installation.
6. After drying the crosses removed and all seams are overwritten, preselected, grouting.

Tip! After installation, a good idea would be to install a ceramic floor. He can well complement the main coating is the perfect touch enclosing a repair.

Caring for floor tiles

This material is minimal care is still required. Otherwise tiles could lose an attractive appearance and wear quickly. Routine cleaning includes washing the product with a sponge and hot soap solution. Some nuances in cleaning the particular type of coverage, there is:

• glazed tile not tolerate abrasives for cleaning and solid metal brush;
• regular cleaning with aggressive detergents can damage the joints between the elements;
• to give the product, you can add luster to a solution for cleaning a few spoonfuls of ammonia;
• a pair of vinegar added to the water, will easily deduce grease stains.

Proper care and selection of floor tiles from the outset will create a unique, stylish, cozy kitchen, which for many years will delight the inhabitants of the house and guests.

Suitable for floating floor in the kitchen

Grout is selected to match the tiles, but often the seams specially emit a bright color to emphasize the geometric pattern of the coating. If the floor is made up of parts of different colors, then the grout is selected to match the product more.

Seams between tiles treated with two types of grout:

1. Epoxy is several times stronger than cement, has a moisture repellent effect, does not absorb dirt, prevents fungi. However, its cost is high, and work with it much more difficult.
2. Cement grout is not so bad, if the surface is treated with a special protective structure and sealant, it will be equal to the previous version. An advantage of the grout will be its pricing and ease of working with it.

Video: tiles on the kitchen floor

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