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Tile is often used in bathroom décor for floors, counters, shower and tub enclosures and backsplashes. Tile is an attractive decorating solution and is available in thousands of sizes, colors, materials, patterns and textures, says Scottsdale tile. The following tips will help you select the tile that is best for your new bathroom design.

Types of tile

Before selecting tile, it is important to have an understanding of the varieties of tile that are available. The most popular ceramic tile is glazed, which is made of clay and has a non-porous glaze coating baked onto it. Mosaic tile is also clay and is moisture resistant; it has color saturated through the entire tile. Glass tile is highly durable, and is gaining in popularity. Tiles made of natural stone such as marble, slate and granite are beautiful and durable, but can be quite expensive. All of these are appropriate for bathrooms. Quarry tiles are often left unglazed and are not impervious to moisture; these are less appropriate for bathrooms since they are not resistant to water.

Tile flooring

In selecting tile flooring, it is important to look at the space and overall design of the bathroom. A small bathroom can probably not support a large, bold tile pattern since it will not have the opportunity to repeat and may overwhelm the space visually. While small tiles are visually attractive in a bathroom, they are less practical to clean. Keep in mind that there will be grout between each tile, creating crevices in which dirt and dust may lodge. So the more grout there is, the harder a tile surface is to clean. For this reason, for the flooring of a small bathroom you may want to consider a solid color tile or a subtle small pattern on large tiles.

In a larger bathroom with a wide expanse of floor space, the possibilities are endless. While white and neutral colors such as almond and gray remain the most popular for bathrooms, colors are growing in acceptance. Look at the overall color scheme of the bathroom including the fixtures and paint and select a color that either harmonizes or complements it. For example, an all-white bathroom can be totally transformed by the addition of a deep blue tile floor. Or, contrast a mauve bathroom with a sage green tile floor for incredible color depth. In an extremely large room, a pattern such as a border may be set into the floor, but this is often visually messy with all of the fixtures inherent in a bathroom.

To shake up a traditional look with even a small change, set square tiles diagonally to create a diamond pattern instead of a classic checkerboard. Use a single color or alternate two neutrals of slightly varying saturation, for example a soft ivory and an almond.

When selecting bathroom tile, ensure the texture of the tile is not too slick. Since the area is prone to water spills, a slick surface may present a hazard. A tile with a small amount of subtle texture will do a lot toward preventing household accidents.

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