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Mudroom tiles ideas – how to choose hardwearing tiles for your space

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Mudroom tile ideas need to deliver on two counts. The first is practicality, so that they cope with the dirt and damp of shoes, boots, sports equipment, and outdoor clothes. 

The second is aesthetic because this useful space should have flooring that’s good looking as well as hardwearing and easy to clean. And it’s a goal that’s easy to accomplish with tile which offers a wealth of options, colors, and even the opportunity to use pattern.

The best mudroom ideas are as carefully considered as the design choices you make for the rest of your interiors, and below we bring you the mudroom tile ideas that will complete the stylish picture.

Mudroom tile ideas 

Your choices are wide when gathering mudroom tile ideas, and include both natural stone floor tiles and manufactured materials, and both plains and patterns. All offer the possibility of a handsome floor that will stand up to family life, and be easy to clean of the dirt, moisture, and debris adults, kids, and pets bring inside.

1. Select a natural, mudroom tile lookalike

(Image credit: Bee's Knees Interior Design Studio Photograph: Kyle J Caldwell)

The most important piece of advice for anyone designing a mudroom is to choose surfaces that are easy to clean and low maintenance. If you’re concerned about maintaining a natural stone tile but love the look, one of the best mudroom tile ideas is to get an authentic lookalike that won’t need resealing. Porcelain can emulate real stone beautifully and is a low maintenance choice.

‘The porcelain tile in this mudroom resembles natural stone, minus the care and maintenance,’ says Mary Maloney of Bee’s Knees Interior Design Studio . ‘Porcelain tile is extremely durable. It will withstand wear and tear in high traffic areas. Perfect for this home and the busy family that lives within, and their furry friends too.’

2. Brighten up with pattern

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Mudroom storage ideas – built-in cabinets, cubbies, benches, and more – frequently don’t offer the wall space to create individual decorative touches, but you can choose tile to do just that.  

Ceramic, cement, and porcelain tile with a geometric design makes an attractive as well as practical flooring for a mudroom. Follow the lead of this design with a pink shade that adds an unexpected and pretty note to a hard-working room.

3. Make a tile floor warm

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Tile is the ideal flooring to team with underfloor heating because of its thermal conductivity and good heat retention, and a heated floor can be a real boon in a mudroom because it means splashes dry quickly. You can choose tile such as porcelain, ceramic or natural stone.

‘This mudroom, which doubles as the laundry room, has patterned cement tile that has radiant heat to melt and dry the snow that gets tracked in,’ says interior designer Erin Coren of Curated Nest .

4. Choose textural tile

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Your mudroom tile ideas might favor natural stone, and with good reason. Natural stone can be extremely hardwearing and able to cope with constant foot traffic, and even the gardening tools and snow shovels you might bring into the space.

As a mudroom gets damp, try opting for a natural stone with a textured rather than smooth surface for best slip-resistance. 

Do be mindful, though, that natural stone tile will need regular resealing as it is naturally porous. Consult your supplier to ascertain the particular requirements of the tile you prefer before purchase.

5. Go dark for easy cleaning

(Image credit: Maggie Griffin Design Photograph: Kaylan Bradley)

Searching for mudroom tile ideas that will be easy to keep spick-and-span? Think flooring color if sports-loving and outdoorsy family members bring in a whole lot of dirt on their footwear, plus clothing and equipment. 

‘I love the look of a bluestone or slate tile, and in this mudroom, the dark color of the tile is not only chic, but hides any evidence from dirty shoes coming through the doors,’ says Maggie Griffin, founder and lead designer of Maggie Griffin Design of this organized space.

6. Make it characterful with brick tile

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Brick has a cozy look that can make your mudroom a characterful space. It’s also a great way to echo the material from which a home is made for a cohesive feel. Rather than the real thing, go for brick-style porcelain tile that is easy to lay and straightforward to look after. 

The best versions have the varied color tones and detail of aged brick so it will look as if your tile has been a part of your home for many years.

7. Go for a classic black and white combo

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Black and white is an interior color combination that’s enduringly stylish and it’s perfect for a mudroom with black for the floor and white for cabinets, bench seating, baseboards, and the door.

‘We selected a porcelain tile that resembled slate for the floor in this mudroom,’ explains Michelle Lisac, founder and principal designer of Michelle Lisac Interior Design . 

‘We chose this particularly dark tile to help hide any mud and dirt but also to contrast the white painted cabinetry. A mudroom requires durable elements that can withstand the daily wear and tear, so we selected a Schumacher indoor/outdoor striped fabric for the bench seat. The baskets were added for warmth and texture, and for each family member to have a place to hold their personal items.’

8. Select large format tile

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Consider large format mudroom tiles and you’ll end up with fewer grout lines – and less grout to keep clean. 

You can also make the job less onerous with your choice of grout color. Try a version just a little darker than the tile, though, as a strong contrast won’t create the effect of a continuous surface thus potentially making the mudroom feel smaller.

The other way to ensure your grout cleaning duties will be kept to a minimum? Lay a hardwearing rug centrally; this one adds a great pop of color.

9. Fall for limestone tile

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Interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch of London and Gloucestershire-based Sims Hilditch has created many mudrooms for her clients. She says: ‘We often use hardwearing natural limestone tiles for the flooring in boot or mudrooms because not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it is durable and easy to clean.’

Emma advises that you shouldn’t be wary about introducing a pale colored tile to a mudroom. ‘We often opt for a lighter color,’ she says. For her, ‘darker tiles tend to make any mud or dirt stains seem more visible’.

10. Bring black and white to the floor

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Lay black and white floor tile in a diagonal pattern in a small mudroom, and not only can you get a durable floor, but you can also make the space feel larger than it really is by drawing the eye across it. For this effect, rather than the tile being laid as a grid with squares, each is laid at a 45 degree angle to create a diamond pattern. 

A layout like this can also be a sound choice if the walls of the mudroom are out of square, concealing the irregularity.

Which front door entry tile ideas are practical for my mudroom?

Mudroom tile has many of the same demands on it as entryway tile. It needs to be hardwearing to cope with the daily comings and goings of every family member and pets, too. It also needs to be easy to keep clean as dirt will be tracked in on shoes, boots, and paws. And it’s also vital that it can cope with the damp from footwear and also outerwear and umbrellas.

However, just like with front door entry tile, this leaves you with a wide choice of tile, including porcelain, ceramic (but always double check a tile you’ve fallen for is suitable for flooring and not just walls), natural stone including slate, and cement. If you opt for porcelain, ceramic or cement, bear in mind that patterned tile can add a dynamic note to a mudroom just as it can in an entryway. 

And if you love the look of hardwood, just like in the entryway, remember that porcelain can reproduce it really effectively, and won’t absorb water.

Should mudroom tiles be sealed regularly?

Mudroom tiles need to be sealed regularly if they are made from natural stone such as slate, granite, travertine, and so on. The reason is that stone is naturally porous and can therefore absorb the moisture that’s brought in on shoes and more; it can also stain. 

A mudroom sees lots of foot traffic, so it’s best to reseal the tile annually here. Always make sure you are using a suitable sealer for your particular stone type; your supplier can advise.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.  

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Moroccan entryway tile floors (Pantheon Blue and White Tile) create a unique oasis for mudrooms, both delighting and inspiring guests.

While we’re sure that you’ve come across a few mudrooms in your time, there’s a chance you wondered “What’s the point of these spaces, anyway?” Sure, they look super pretty and add a decorative flair to any home. But, aside from this, they also provide key organizational features and tidying up abilities that help keep any home’s interior a little less chaotic. Today we’re getting in deep with mudrooms; from what they are, how they should be styled and various designs to inspire you. Ready to welcome some clean style into your next design or home? Read on!

Contemporary mudroom shines with bold, statement decor accents. Using a blue wood look porcelain floor tile (Urbana Wood Blue) and contrasting with a dark painted door, the result is a truly eye-catching design.

A mudroom, simply put, is a functional entryway. This space usually is found at the side of back door of a home and provides homeowners/guests a space to remove their shoes, backpacks, purses and other potentially dirty items (umbrellas and rain boots, looking at you.) Mudrooms often feature storage, seating (cute benches!), and coat racks for easy hanging. 

The designers of this space crafted an awe-instilling modern farmhouse design using timeless elongated octagon tiles (Pacific Rim Wooden Gray tile) as a backsplash in this mudroom-laundry room combination.

Some homeowners though, take things one step further and add a laundry room set-up to their mudrooms. Yes, complete with a washer, dryer and hamper! (We like how these homeowners think.)

Mudrooms are primarily used as a way to keep a home tidy, and organized. They offer a great first impression to guests, family members and homeowners alike. Instead of tracking mud, rain, dirt, or any other earthly elements through the main entranceway of the home, these mudrooms act as a first line of defense and alleviate potential messes. Think about how many pet owners have to handle the headache of post-walks with paw prints in their main hallway? These side or back entrances keep things more neat. 

Gorgeous geometric wood look floor tiles (Urbana Wood) in a modern living room that add a surprise element that enlivens the space.

Moreover, they also help to isolate floor clutter. Since they do act as a buffer between inside an outside, the space is a great reminder for inhabitants to take off their dirty shoes, wet coats and sandy bathing suits to avoid tracking in any of the remnants through the living room or dining room. It gives a slight nudge to do the courteous thing without having to ask once (or three times.)

The mudrooms are a great way to alleviate item misplacement problems. How many of you have ever went to leave your house and only then realized, you couldn’t find your keys?! Probably a lot (if you’re like us.) This is why the concept of storage in the mudroom works so well. You can leave your mail on storage tables, keys on distinguished hooks, and shoes in storage bins.  

Lastly, mudrooms can increase home value. We’re sure with the current market, this is a dream to hear to you (or your clients.) Built-in mudrooms serve as a real-estate attraction and potential buyers often look for them in a home — it’s seen as an added perk.

Any great mudroom design has a variety of key elements that, when put together, create a striking design that has form, function and style. Below we go through each main component to help get your wheels turning on your next design!

 

Storage 

First and foremost, mudrooms are known for one key element: storage. The goal of them is to help rid clutter and as a result, it goes without saying, creating storage of some sort is absolutely needed. While there are many types of storage that you can opt to use, it’s important to consult the overall vibe of the space. For example, if you’re going for a more Bohemian Chic interior, adding wicker baskets below a bench is a great way to achieve this. Alternatively, you can opt for a bench-shoe rack combo if you’re designing with a more modern minimalist style in mind. The truth is, whichever design style you choose, make sure that the storage solution matches the family or homeowner’s needs. 

Seating 

If the goal is to remove shoes before stepping foot in the main areas of the home, clearly seating is a must-have in mudrooms. Mudroom seating can range from bookshelf with a bench to a classic real wood bench (like the above.) Just like storage requirements, the main thing to do is consult who will be using the seating. If your client’s have children, or dogs, it may be in your best interest to seek a larger mudroom bench with storage that’s durable to keep up with the ongoing activity between dog walks and back-to-school season.

Durable Flooring

Star and cross wood look tile (Pantheon Collection)  inlay in a mudroom.

When it comes to choosing mudroom floors, the key is to keep things durable. After all, between guests, pets, and kids tracking in everything from mud to rainwater…Things can get messy! You want to make sure that your design keeps wear and tear in mind.

Black and white floor tiles (Pantheon Black and White) in a mudroom.

That means choosing floor tiles that are durable enough to withstand the elements over time. There are so many amazing tile floor options (more on this below!) but some of the best ones to consider are: porcelain tile floors, marble tile floors, cement look tile floors and wood look tile floors. These beauties will give the aesthetic you’re craving with the promise of a long-lasting lifetime.

Hook Racks

The final key item that is needed in a mudroom are hook racks. These functional additions will help guarantee that there will be no lost keys, dog leashes or backpacks! With a variety of finishes and materials to choose from, you can find the best hooks to match the mudroom design’s overall style and create a hyper-organized space.

Modern white mudroom with hidden storage closet, minimal seating and bold, textured white porcelain wall tiles (Movement) to create dimension. 

What happens when you add a tiled accent wall to a mudroom? Magic! As is the case with this beautiful, sleek mudroom design seen above. While dealing with a smaller space, the designers wanted to give this urban dweller client the impact of a mudroom in their apartment. To do that, they added white porcelain tiles with texture to the walls and pattern tiles opposite a hidden closet. While minimal, there’s just enough space to store rain boots, umbrellas, coats and keys! The addition of a comfy chair tied it all together to make a small-but-mighty design. 

Adorning a rustic chic mudroom-laundry room are gorgeous multi tonal hex floor tiles with a wood look (Royal Wood Collection). 

Creating a sense of rustic coziness in this modern farmhouse home, the designers of this space gave their clients a tailored mudroom-laundry room combo. Using hex floor tiles the space has dimension and a neutral appeal. The wood look tiles have multi-colored bodies that create visual interest and an organic ambiance. Using hexagon tiles as flooring in a mudroom adds a nice geometric element that both livens and excites the overall design.

Elegant pattern marble floor tiles  (Fiore 15) create a luxury mudroom/entryway in this residential home.

Now this design is one for the luxury living books! The gorgeous Calacatta Bluette and Thassos marble floor tiles create an exquisite floor design in this mudroom, resulting in true sophistication and upscale elegance. The designers used the geometric marble tiles to complement the transitional, luxury home perfectly and give guests a grand first impression (mission achieved.) Pairing the floor tiles with a tan leather bench, white leather ottoman and sleek, white console the mudroom is not only pretty, but extremely purposeful.

Swirling geometric marble floor tiles (Picasso 4) create a gorgeous touch in this home’s mudroom.

Nothing stuns more than an intricate Bianco Carrara and Bardiglio Nuvolato floor tile does. This space proves that true with its use of a swirling, geometric marble tile that creates a mesmerizing aesthetic to all who view it. With naturally occurring color variations, due to the marble used, the result is a multidimensional design that provides a statement tile design to the mudroom. Definitely an effective way to create a spatially sound space with astounding first impressions.

Arrowhead geometric marble tile floors (Dardanelles) in a bohemian mudroom.

Mudrooms can still work for the most free-spirited homes, as shown above with this bohemian inspired mudroom that blends together traditional elements with organic ones to create an eclectic look. The designers of this space used a durable, yet style-worthy equator marble and Thassos marble floor tile that has a geometric pattern that stuns. Tying things together, they added a natural wood storage console with space to store key items and a boho-approved wicker storage basket.

Hexagon stone floor tiles (Fairway) in a laundry room with modern farmhouse

Another breathtaking mudroom-meets-laundry room design we adore! Using Bianca Carrara and Wooden Grey hex tiles on the floor in this mudroom, the designers were able to successfully add a homey feeling to this modern farmhouse home. The hexagon tile on floors breaks up the monotony of the color scheme with a two-tone body that ties the whole space together perfectly. This keeps the overall look light, airy and intriguing. Using wicker baskets for additional storage, and neutral, beige storage cabinets there is more than enough space for miscellaneous items to find a home in.

An artistically driven space, this mudroom has an eye-catching mosaic tile art mural on the wall (Alma Collection) with an immediate “wow” factor.

Just when you thought mudrooms followed a similar style pattern, this stunner appears. With a mosaic wall mural, this space is artistically sound and as creative as it gets! The designer wanted to create a minimalist space for their artsy clients and to do that, they added a mosaic tile artwork which will last a lifetime. This floral tile art immediately captures attention and adds a unique touch to the space. Pairing the blue hues of the wall tile accent wall, they used a burnt orange bench to give a color pop that contrasts perfectly in the mudroom.

Wooden Gray marble floor tiles (Victory Square) used in a coastal chic southern home that adds to the neutral appeal of the space.

Neutral interiors are ever-popular, and with reason, they are fresh and light. Styled in this home’s mudroom are neutral square tiles that add to the overall farmhouse-meets-coastal design scheme. The square tile creates an uplifting, multi tonal design in the space that gives way to a modern twist on a classic wood floor option. 

Distressed wood look porcelain floor tiles (Retro Blanco Hex) create a country-approved design in this mudroom.

Country chic done right! This mudroom uses white washed hexagon porcelain floor tiles to create the look of distressed wood that suites the space perfectly. These large format hexagon floor tiles give the space a durable yet stylish touch that makes a lasting impression. Thanks to the intrinsic durability of porcelain tiles, long-lasting wear is a guarantee. 

Floral marble tiles (Edgemore) create a mudroom floor that is equally beautiful and artistic.  

True romance! This mudroom floor tile has it all; a wood look marble tile and Thassos inset that creates a marvelously chic floral design. A perfect way to create an in-bloom design all year long. Not to mention, romance guests and homeowners alike no matter the season with a bouquet of flowers!

Bold meets beauty in this mudroom floor tile design featuring a cherry blossom porcelain floor tile (Kasai Notte Sakura).

For any mudroom that is seeking a more contemporary, artistic look, our Kasai Notte Sakura porcelain tile delivers. With its deep black color and contrasting textural porcelain body, it instantly creates a floral storyline in any design. The crackled wood look and exposed lines create movement and intrigue. This space above is exquisite proof of just that!

Cute puppy sitting on slate mudroom floor tiles (Picasso) with smile.

Take a more sophisticated approach to mudrooms with a slate pattern floor tile that adds a fusion of fall-approved hues; burnt orange, warming beige and cool gray in an interlocking design. A more organic twist on the traditional mudroom color scheme for a design that offers rustic appeal. 

Black and white tiles create a luxury mudroom entryway (Tuxedo Collection).

Is there ever a way to go wrong with black and white tiles? No way! Especially when used in a mudroom design. These marble floor tiles captivate with their hexagon patterns. The darker flooring adds depth, dimension and a sense of upscale elegance to the space. Plus, it’s perfect to hide stains and wear in high traffic areas such as the mudroom. 

Creating a wood and white tile floor this laundry room-mudroom space stuns (Maghreb).

This white and neutral mudroom combines a pattern tile with blue decor accents to make for a refreshing laundry room and mudroom design that stuns. With the tones playing off each other this space comes across crisp and fresh. With a modern, clean-cut edge, the marble pattern tile floors create an airy design that’s perfect for chores!

Creative floral accent wall tile (Fiore 2) in a mudroom entryway.

When summer comes to an end, you can still bring a cheery ambiance to any space with floral wall tiles. As seen in this space, the use of a white and gray stone tile with floral pattern adds a playful, energetic touch to the residential home’s mudroom. Giving a subtle touch that will stand the test of time, the wall tile is artistically driven and beautifully sound.

Black hexagon tile floors (2″ Nero Hex Honed) create a bold statement in this residential mudroom. 

You can easily make a mudroom as edgy as you wish with bold, black hex tiles. Add a wooden console to offset the hexagon floor tiles and create a more natural, welcoming vibe. In doing so, you’ll be able to create a simple, transitional mudroom design for years to come and clients can update as much as they’d like without worry that the tile will need a replacement.

Japanese inspired wood look porcelain tiles (Kasai Notte Kintsu) in a mudroom.

Using  an accent floor tile in a residential home’s mudroom, the designer of this space delivered a Japandi approved design.  This striking pattern wood look tile with its golden and black body make for a distinguished look. Break up a room and give guests something to talk about with a bold tile!

Marble geometric floors (Dardandelles) in mudroom.

With moody grays and golden whites, this geo chic marble floor tile crafts an exquisite design. With natural stone veins swirling together on the arrow shape tile pattern, the result is a naturally chic look ready to fire up any mudroom interior.

As you can see, mudrooms are both functional and stylish. Creating the right design will help give your clients a home that’s more organized, less dirt-prone and guest-approved. If you want even more options, be sure to check out our on-site tile design gallery to keep getting more inspired. If you see something you love, be sure to email: info(at)mir-mosaic(dot)com for more information on purchasing!

Anti-slip floor tiles

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  3. Articles Anti-slip wall tiles have a fine-grained coating that does not allow slipping even when water gets on the tile. They produce material with different degrees of slip:

    • R11 - the tile is suitable for drier areas where a person is wearing shoes. It is placed in public institutions: cafes, restaurants, shopping centers. Water rarely gets on such a tile;
    • R12 - used for water parks and swimming pools where tiles are constantly in contact with water.

    Anti-slip tiles for swimming pools, showers and bathrooms have their own marking:

    • "A" - suitable for dry areas: changing rooms, changing rooms and bathrooms, where water ingress is practically excluded;
    • "B" - suitable for wet areas: showers, bathrooms, swimming pools, saunas;
    • "C" - designed for pools and areas with a large slope.

    Attention! The tiles must be used in full accordance with the class of use: the cheaper class “A” tiles are by no means suitable for finishing steps or the pool bowl.

    For flooring in the bathroom, shower, sauna and swimming pool, it is necessary to use exclusively anti-slip tiles: they guarantee not only comfort, but also safety.

    Canela Rosa Gres anti-slip tiles for swimming pool area

    Types of anti-slip tiles

    For the manufacture of ceramic tiles, different technologies can be used, which create an anti-slip coating on the surface of the material.
    To create a tile with an anti-slip surface, manufacturers use:

    • Application of special notches and grooves that make the surface of the tile rough and corrugated;
    • Applying chemicals to glazes that, when specially processed, form a thin, rough film. As a result of pressure on the tile, the treated surface acts as suction cups that prevent slipping.

    When using anti-slip tiles on flights of stairs, there is no need for special rubber bands, and in the bathroom and hallway there is no need for rubber-backed rugs.
    Tiles with anti-slip coating have three subspecies, different in size:

    • Mosaic. An additional anti-slip effect is achieved by tile grouting, which creates an additional obstacle to slip;
    • Standard. The edges do not exceed 30 cm. To prevent slipping, manufacturers use volumetric textures that imitate sand, pebbles and other natural decors;
    • Street. Porcelain stoneware with a rough surface for terraces and paths is considered one of the most reliable, durable and safe floor materials. The width of each die can be from 15x20 to 60x120 cm.

    Such outdoor porcelain stoneware with an anti-slip coating is perfect not only for the street, but also for the home: manufacturers produce different lines of tiles, offering the most original and stylish design solutions.

    Kerama Marazzi anti-slip terrazzo tiles

    Material advantages

    Tile is one of the most ancient finishing materials, which was known in ancient Rome. The tile is highly durable and reliable, it is not afraid of contact with water, does not crack from heat or cold. Therefore, if you want the selected floor material to serve for several years, while maintaining its attractive appearance and high performance, choose ceramics.
    Tiles are a hygienic and safe material. It is not subject to corrosion and mold, it is easy to clean and can be treated with any disinfectant solutions.

    Tip: To keep your tiles looking their best, avoid using high acid cleaners. A simple soap solution is suitable for cleaning tiles.

    Porcelain stoneware and tiles have high strength indicators, so they can be used for decoration in public spaces. They perfectly cope with any load and, subject to laying technologies, do not crack or deform over time.

    Areas of application for anti-slip tiles

    Tiles with a special fine-grained surface are not only suitable for bathrooms or swimming pools. It is also needed in public places where there is a high traffic of people. In this case, the tile becomes the best material: it is very durable, perfectly retains its shape and does not deform from moisture. However, in order to avoid possible injury among visitors, the tile should not slip. Therefore, manufacturers offer to buy tiles with a special coating.
    If you plan to cover the stairs with tiles, then you need to choose the anti-slip material. It will avoid injury, and its excellent appearance will perfectly fit into any room design. Anti-slip ceramic tiles are available in different colors and textures.
    It is used indoors and under awnings, can be used for finishing terraces, balconies, open areas, arbors and paths. Anti-slip tiles are also perfect for interior coating in baths and saunas. It not only prevents slipping, but also does not burn when heated, maintaining the optimum temperature. Even with rapid cooling, the tile does not crack or deform, retaining pleasant heat for a long time.
    Due to the high level of hygiene, tiles can be used in the corridors and offices of hospitals, in catering places, sanatoriums, rest houses, shops, office premises and hotel complexes.

    Kerama Marazzi Spice Anti-Slip Tile

    Perfect Style

    Ceramic tiles with a textured anti-slip coating will perfectly fit into any interior design. You can easily verify this by looking at the photos of the interiors. Porcelain stoneware flooring is highly durable and reliable, and a special anti-slip surface guarantees safety.
    Each manufacturer offers several original and stylish collections in different styles. You can easily choose colors and patterns for your own design. There is porcelain stoneware with a rough anti-slip coating that imitates a wood pattern. For connoisseurs of the original modern style, porcelain stoneware imitating brickwork is suitable. Such material will perfectly fit into the loft of a creative family.
    Choosing a tile with a special coating, you can be sure that this material will last for many years, maintaining an impeccable appearance and excellent performance.

    How to choose floor tiles and calculate the correct quantity

    What do you think, which place in the apartment is most subject to mechanical stress? That's right, gender. Even if you live alone, floor coverings are subject to daily stress: they are washed, scratched, something is dropped on them. One of the most durable flooring materials is tile. But it cannot be said that any model is suitable for the floor. Floor tiles must have a number of characteristics that will not allow them to fade, scratch or crack a few years after repair.

    In our article we will tell you how to choose high-quality floor tiles. We made an overview of the most popular materials, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each through their properties. We considered the aesthetic parameters of the tiles, their impact on the convenience and durability of the coating, and also painted what the packaging of the cladding can tell about. At the end of the publication, our experts shared the algorithm for calculating the number of tiles to lay.

    Which floor tiles to lay: selection criteria

    Most are guided by aesthetic parameters and the price of cladding. These are important but not exhaustive criteria. We will tell you what else you need to consider when choosing a quality coating.

    Material overview for floor tiles

    The technical characteristics of floor tiles depend on two factors: production technology and raw materials. If you cannot control the first, then it is possible to choose the material suitable for your conditions. We have compiled a short comparative table of possible options.

    Material

    Advantages

    Flaws

    Granite

    Durable and waterproof. Abrasion resistant. Has a unique pattern.

    Cold, so it is advisable to use with a floor heating system. It is very heavy, so it can only be laid on reliable floors. When laying, special tools are used, a professional should work.

    Marble

    Glossy gloss and high esthetic properties. Rich and luxurious look. Individual ornament.

    Easily scratched and requires care with the use of special cleaning products. Restoration is a painstaking and expensive process.

    Travertine

    High sound and heat insulation. Affordable price compared to other stone tiles.

    Fragile and porous, quickly absorbs moisture, therefore unsuitable for bathrooms.

    Ceramics

    Ease of installation. Large assortment of colors and shapes.

    Ease of maintenance. Chemical resistance. Availability.

    Poor thermal conductivity: in cold and hot weather it is unpleasant to stand on it. Breaks on strong impact.

    Drawing may fade over time.

    Porcelain stoneware

    The most durable of all materials. High moisture and frost resistance. Abrasion resistance.

    Big weight. Becomes slippery when exposed to water.

    This is not an exhaustive list of materials, but a list of the most popular options. We did not describe in detail the PVC tiles that have recently appeared on the market. Compared to analogues, it is cheap, but less environmentally friendly and wear-resistant.

    Which floor tiles to choose depending on the design

    It is not advisable to recommend which shade or tile pattern to choose: everyone is guided by their own preferences and taste. We will only give advice that will help in the choice and save you from mistakes.

    • The glossy finish is slippery and impractical, even small scratches and stains are visible on it. Choose options with a matte coating on the floor.

    • The natural "stone" ornament, even in dark tones, visually cools the room. To create coziness and a sense of warmth, choose neutral patterns or a wood-like design that is now fashionable.

    • On monophonic models, pollution is more noticeable than on variegated options.

    • Large tiles create a sense of integrity and solidity. They are recommended to be placed in both large and small rooms. To expand the space, use the same tiles on the walls as on the floor.

    • Be careful with small tiles. They have a lot of grout lines, and if you choose the wrong color for it, the design of the room will look colorful and complicated.

    • Pastel shades make the room brighter, lighter and more airy. But dark tones, such as cocoa color, create a feeling of warmth and security.

    The last recommendation for choosing a tile design is not to buy models that are too embossed. Dirt will accumulate in the bumps, even with weekly cleaning, after a couple of years the tile will look sloppy.

    What you need to know about the size of the tiles

    There are tiles of various sizes on the market: from small ceramic squares with a side of 10 cm, to huge porcelain stoneware slabs up to 3 m. The most common sizes of tiles for an apartment are 20x20, 30x30 and 50x50 cm. When choosing a cladding, consider the features of the room. If it has a lot of protrusions, turns and corners, it is better to buy tiles up to 40 cm. Otherwise, a lot of material will have to be cut.

    What is the tile gauge

    Catalogs and price tags always indicate the exact size of ceramic and porcelain tiles. However, they are manufactured at factories with an error of up to 1 cm. This is due to the peculiarity of clay: depending on the place of its extraction, it is pressed differently during firing. Therefore, in one batch there can be tiles 29.7x29.7 and 30.1x30.1, and the price tag will have a size of 30x30 cm.

    Conscientious manufacturers sort all tiles of the same size and put a caliber on it: indicate the exact size or assign a batch number or letter. In one collection there can be tiles of different calibers. If you neglect the calibration, you will find that tiles from different packs will not fit together. A few millimeters can be compensated for by seams, and a centimeter discrepancy cannot be masked in any way.

    Packaging marking

    Basic information about the operation can be obtained by examining the packing box of the tile. Symbols are shown in the figure. We will not dwell on them in detail, we will describe only those that may be incomprehensible to the buyer.

    One of the main parameters of floor tiles is abrasion resistance . The characteristic is indicated by the Latin letters "PEI" and a Roman numeral:

    I - floor tiles with a minimum load: pantries, toilet rooms. It breaks easily, you can only walk on it in soft shoes.

    II - the product is intended for residential and bathrooms with low traffic.

    III - the material is suitable for rooms with an average load: rooms, hallways, offices. It is rarely used in the kitchen.

    IV - the product is suitable for any living space, as well as hotel lobbies, restaurants, offices and shops.

    V is the most wear-resistant tile. Withstands any load, so it is laid out at train stations, airports and hypermarkets.

    Frost resistance of tiles directly depends on the coefficient of its water absorption (porosity). The more moisture the material absorbs, the easier it is to damage. This parameter is measured from 1 to 4, where 1 is the most durable and less porous, and 4 is unsuitable for wet rooms.

    The technical parameter on which the safety of family members depends is slip factor . It is measured in 4 ranges:

    • 0-0.19 - dangerous;

    • 0.2-0.39 - on the verge of dangerous;

    • 0.4-0.74 - satisfactory;

    • above 0.75 is safe.

    For an apartment, it is not necessary to buy tiles, in which all indicators are maximum. These are extra expenses that will be useless. Assess the temperature and humidity of the premises, as well as their permeability.

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