The kitchen is the one room in the house that can have several different types of tiles, in different applications, and they all will enhance your kitchen beautifully. Here are a few tips for choosing the right application and type of tile for your kitchen.

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Introduction
Here are a few tips for choosing the
right application and type of tile for
your kitchen.
The kitchen is the one room in the
house that can have several
different types of tiles, in different
applications, and they all will
enhance your kitchen beautifully.

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where the tile
will be installed
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Before you select a material you will need to
decide what surface the tile will be applied. Tile
can be placed as a backsplash behind a stove,
or on the wall to the underside of the upper
cabinets. Tile is a popular countertop material,
and can also be used on the kitchen floor.

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Know the difference
between ‘tiles’
The word ‘tile’ refers to a resilient material
that can be laid in rows over a surface. For
kitchens, this could include: quarry, stone,
cork, vinyl, bamboo, ceramic, porcelain and
glass. Applications like vinyl, cork and
bamboo tiles are most commonly used in
flooring. While quarry, ceramic, and
porcelain can be used for counters and
floors. Glass tile is commonly reserved for
walls and backsplashes.

5. Determine
your budget
Kitchen tile can be inexpensive, such
as vinyl and linoleum tiles or they can
be expensive, such as custom
designed ceramic tiles. Do your
homework before getting married to
an envisioned look in your head!
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6. Consider your
household’s
lifestyle
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Although kitchen tile is resilient, it still requires
up-keep and the longevity of each material
differs. For countertops, ceramic tile is durable
and will hold up to heat from hot pans, and is
easy to clean and maintain. Unfortunately a
ceramic tile surface can be uneven and it can
easily crack or chip. Determine if your family’s
lifestyle will match the tile finish you choose.

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Choose a floor tile that
can withstand your
family’s habits
If you choose a wall tile for a floor the
coefficient of friction (COF) will be too low,
which in turn means it’s too slippery for
walking.
When choosing floor tile it has to be
durable enough to withstand heavy traffic,
pets, spilled foods and cleaning supplies.
Ensure that you purchase floor tile that is
called ‘floor tile’.

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Get in touch with us if you are
looking for the best tiles for your
kitchen.
Research your tile options and
then make your kitchen the one
you’ve always dreamed of!

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Phone: (905) 614-1333
Email: info @ vivatiles.ca
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