Maximizing the Visual Appeal of Tile Flooring

There are seemingly infinite uses for tile flooring Bloomfield. Unlike carpet or hardwood, it can be used in any room without fear of the conditions being too harsh or too wet for the floor. It comes in enough different styles that it never has to look out of place. When softness is desired, rugs can be added to provide the right effect. With all of these benefits, the only real question is which specific attributes the tile should have.

Large Tiles

Large tiles, especially those made of stone, have become very popular in recent years. Under the right circumstances, these tiles look very upscale and the effect can be breathtaking. What are the right circumstances? Some of the best results are found when these tiles are installed in large bathrooms and in kitchens. Be warned, though: Some types of stone will pick up stains even when it is treated with sealant. It can be better to use imitations in the kitchen so that spills don't damage the floor.

Tiny Tiles

These are a staple of small- and medium-sized bathrooms. The room seems bigger when there are a lot of tiles within view. In most cases, installation doesn't really involve placing hundreds of tiles. Instead, the effect is produced by using regular-sized tiles that have patterns made of multiple smaller ones. When these are used, it's important to decide the placement of the larger tiles in advance so that the pattern either repeats throughout or never does. If the pattern ends up all one way except for one grouping, it will annoy the observant users of the bathroom.

Patterns

In most cases, the best results come from using patterns sized to fit the room. Large rooms should have larger tiles, and therefore, larger patterns to go with them. The opposite is true for small rooms. Which specific patterns to use is mostly a matter of choice, though there are some types that are known for being seriously eye-catching.

An inlaid picture, for example, makes an unforgettable impression. Whether that impression is one of artsy beauty or is as imposing as the CIA seal embedded in that agency's headquarters is up to the one who commissions the work.

These are a few basic tips that will help ensure that a new tile floor will have the effect it is intended to have. Talk to a flooring store for even more ideas or to obtain professional installation.