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It should immediately be said that floor tiles and walls are different types of tiles. For floors, tile is usually used, which has a thickness of 10-12 mm. Wall tile thinner - 7-9 mm. When buying any kind of tile, you should ask the seller if this tile is suitable for laying in the bathroom. The technical characteristics of a tile are resistance to moisture, to temperature changes and to chemical reagents (which are, for example, household chemicals). Also worth remembering about scratch resistance. This quality is especially important for floor tiles. About the class of tiles you can check with the seller. Also, if you carefully look at the packaging with tiles, you can see a certain marking. The designation “AA” is the maximum resistance of a tile to chemical attack. Just “A” is a lower grade tile. Next is "B", "C" and "D" - in descending order, respectively.
According to the method of manufacturing, ceramic tile is divided into three types - it is monoporosis, monocotour and bicotour. Monoporosis is a glazed tile that is not very durable. For this reason, laying tiles should be especially careful. But in general, I would not recommend using this tile for the bathroom. Monocottura is a tile that has one firing after enamel has been applied to it. She can finish the floor and walls of the room, as it allows for a margin of safety. Bikottura is a tile that has been baked twice after enamel has been applied. This tile can only be used for walls, as the strength does not allow it to withstand heavy loads. A big plus of the tiles that are made in this way is its decorative effect. The tile can be glossy or matte. Her appearance will be an excellent decoration of the bathroom. It is also worth choosing a tile that has a low porosity. This is due to the fact that the material must be strong enough, and the pores interfere with this quality.
Classic white color is a win-win option (especially for floor tiles). However, modern designers increasingly prefer to choose tiles of different colors to create an unusual and original contrast (or a mosaic of the appropriate type of tile). If the color is combined with various accessories in the bathroom, or with furniture, then this tile can be called the most suitable for purchase. You can ask the store for one tile as a sample. Try it on to your bathroom. If you are completely satisfied with the color, you can safely buy your favorite tile.
The advantage of ceramic tile is that it can easily be cut for bends under pipes or for perfect entry into a corner. There are special collections in which floor and wall tiles can be included immediately. The benefit of acquiring such a material is that its color scheme will be perfectly combined, complementing the interior of the room. In addition, various accessories can be included.
