Tiles make floors appealing to the eye. However, you don't go buying tiles blindly from the shop near you. If you do this, the tiles you purchase might not last for a long time. Before making any purchase of floor tiles, you should conduct a careful analysis of various things to ascertain that the tiles you buy will serve you for a long time. Below are some of the factors that you should take into consideration when purchasing tiles for your home:
The hardness of the tiles
If you are probably wondering what I mean by the tiles' hardness, let me shed some light on the matter. Tile hardness simply refers to the tile's ability to withstand any form of pressure, such as foot pressure applied to it. Under this, the ability of the tile to withstand scratching is also taken into account. Class IV tiles are the best tiles to use in your home since they are very attractive, and most importantly, they can be used in any room in your home. They also have a high ability to resist any form of pressure. This, therefore, reduces the instances of having cracked tiles on your floor.
The porosity of the tiles
In layman's language, porosity refers to a substance's ability to absorb water/let water pass through it. You should therefore take note of the air holes present in the tiles. You should consider this depending on where you want to use the tiles. For example, you should consider buying impervious floor tiles for your kitchen floor. On the other hand, you should not use non-vitreous tiles for floor use. You could consider using them for your bathroom walling.
Prioritize on porcelain tiles
Light properties of the tile
The floor tiles you intend to buy should have a high reflective ability. This will ensure that your home is well lit during the day and at night. You will therefore not have to keep your lights on for you to illuminate your house. In other words, choose floor tiles with a bright color rather than those with dull colors if you want your home to be well lit at all times.
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