How To Choose a Floor Tile?

　　As part of interior design, choosing the right tile for your floor can be intimidating. With wide variety of colors, sizes, textures and designs, it can be a difficult decision to choose which is the best for your décor style. There are elements that combine to create the best surface for your living space.

　　Usage

　　Tiles are durable, water-resistant and easy to clean. However, different space requires different types of tiles. The main focus is the choice of tile should be safe and practical for your floors.

　　Use a textured ceramic tile for bathrooms or other moisture-rich environment as the floor will get slippery when wet. A smooth tile works well for kitchen clean-ups. Procelain tile is a common choice for floors as it is durable and water-resistant. It is suitable for heavy traffic area and outdoor.

　　Size

　　Large tiles are not always the best. It depends on whether it require a lot of tile cuts around the fixtures. Choose smaller tiles to give abetter flow.

　　Color

　　Color is an important factor as it influences the overall feeling of your room. Dark tiles add warmth while light hues make a room look larger. Cream or pastel floor tiles will make your narrow walkway seems larger. But personal preference is the key. Some color combination can create some unique effects in your home.

　　Grout

　　Choose a grout color a shade or two darker than you think you want - it will hide inevitable stains better.