So you’re ready for new floors throughout your home? How exciting!
New floors can be a welcome addition to any home; they can truly change up your room and give you an entirely new look and feel.
Yet deciding its time to change your flooring is only the first, small step.
When it comes to tiling, you may quickly be overwhelmed by all the options you have. With different colors, styles, and sizes, there are literally thousands of options presented to you, and making that final decision can be difficult at best.
Yet before you get into colors and styles, one of the most important decisions you can make comes down to sizing. What is the perfect size tile for your room? Why are there so many varieties of tile sizes? And once you choose a tile, how do you know you’ll be happy with the final selection?
Tiles have been made and used in living spaces for thousands of years. If you go back to the earliest of civilizations, you’ll find tiny mosaic tiles were used in abundance throughout Ancient Rome and Greece. These small tiles were often created by hand, and took many years to complete intricate designs.
The industrialization of the 20th century and the housing boom after World War II brought in a new form of production. No longer were things made one at a time; instead production kicked in and we found mass produced homes for better efficiency. Because things were now produced quickly, a more standardized size was needed. Tiles were quickly standardized to give a warm look to a home, while bringing greater efficiency to the tile laying process.
As buildings grew higher and more space was added, larger tiles were needed to complete the job more efficiently. The mega shopping malls of today simply would have been hard to produce if they were still laying small, mosaic tile. Instead, tiles in 4 foot square and above were used to make the floor stronger and more durable, and allow production to be completed in a fraction of the time.
For you, the homeowner, selecting a size of tile, is all dependent on the look you are trying to create. And of course what designers are showcasing as their top of the line styles.
You can look to your favorite home decorating shows for guidance. Or flip through a home improvement magazine to find rooms you are attracted to. Let these be your guides as you enter a tile department for the first time and see all the options before you.
You’ll still find tiny mosaic tiles that may be perfect for an intricate bathroom design. And you’ll find large slab tiles made from a variety of materials, perfectly suited for large outdoor rooms and patios. And of course everything in between. There is no steadfast rule when it comes to selecting size; it depends on the room you’re decorating and the look you are trying to achieve. Yet overall know that nothing can add more appeal, more warmth, and more durability than today’s tile. It truly is designed to last for years to come.
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