How to choose the right tiles for your bathroom: Tips and recommendations

The choice of tile for the bathroom is undoubtedly one of the most important issues for those who are encouraged to reform this room of your home. Is this your case? Then you will surely be interested in what we are going to tell you in ParaTuReforma. Specifically, we are going to give you a series of recommendations so that you get it right for sure. Pay attention.

The characteristics of your bathroom

This is the first thing to keep in mind. In fact, the characteristics of the room will limit the options that suit you, which will make it easier for you to choose. Let’s take a look at the most important ones:

• Bathroom size. If you are going to renovate a small bathroomIf you are going to renovate a small bathroom, go for tiles in light colors such as, for example, beige, gray or, of course, white. As for the dimensions of each piece, go to extremes. In this type of rooms are very well the very small and very large, but not the intermediate sizes. If, on the other hand, the room is large, there is no problem in using dark shades, at least on certain walls or on the floor.
• Tile layout: Does your bathroom have high ceilings (3 meters high or more)? If so, place the tiles horizontally. Otherwise, place them vertically.
• Natural light. This aspect also has a significant impact on the choice of tiles for the bathroom. The more light that comes in through the windows, the more freedom you have to play with dark colors and intricate designs.

What characteristics should bathroom tiles have?

Now comes the time to clarify which are the elements you should look at when choosing the tiles for your new bathroom. They are the following:

• Did you know that the bathroom is the room in the house where most accidents occur in the home? This is mainly due to the high presence of moisture, which can cause slips and falls. For this reason, it is essential that both the floor and wall coverings have anti-slip qualities.
• Resistance. It is not uncommon for objects to fall and hit the tiles in the bathroom. For this reason, you should opt for a material that is as solid as possible.
• Ease of cleaning. Another key aspect. The bathroom is the room that, next to the kitchen, requires the most cleaning. Choose a material whose surface is not porous and, therefore, does not absorb moisture or dirt.
• Design. This is an issue that we will address in depth a little later. Even so, you should know in advance that its appearance will strongly mark the overall style of the room.

What are the best materials for bathroom tiles?

Generally speaking, we can differentiate the following types of bathroom tiles according to the materials they are made of:

• Ceramic. It has been the most common in bathrooms around the world for a long time. The reasons? Its ease of cleaning and, above all, its low price. However, it is not very resistant to shocks and breaks relatively easily.
• Natural stone. Another interesting alternative, especially in rustic style bathrooms. Natural stones such as marble, slate or granite provide very elegant and exclusive finishes. However, they are quite expensive and porous materials, which requires maintenance and recurrent cleaning.
• Glass. It is one of the latest trends in the world of interior decoration. They are not usually placed on the walls as a whole, but only in specific places. It does not have an excessively high price and is easy to clean, although it stains easily and does not stand out for its resistance.

Now, there is one material for bathroom tiles that we haven’t talked about yet. The reason is simple: it seems to us the best alternative of all. We refer, of course, to porcelain stoneware.

Porcelain stoneware tiles, the most interesting option for bathroom decoration

It is obvious that if we dedicate a special section to porcelain stoneware, it is because it has exceptional qualities. Both in terms of shock resistance and ease of cleaning and maintenance. In fact, once you place it, you won’t have to worry about polishing it or anything like that.

Undoubtedly, another of the main strengths of porcelain stoneware bathroom tiles is that they are available in a wide variety of sizes. You can find square pieces that mimic the traditional style of hydraulic tiles, rectangular ones that simulate the aesthetics of wood planks or with very diverse geometric shapes (hexagonal, octagonal, etc.).

In addition, they admit all kinds of designs. This is evident in our catalog of tiles with decorations, within which you will discover models of any style. In this regard, it is appropriate that we also highlight its ability to simulate the appearance of many other materials. Especially, that of wood and natural stone.

This will greatly increase your options when it comes, for example, to finding a practical and functional bathroom cabinet that also meets your aesthetic needs. However, there are many other benefits of porcelain stoneware tiles that we have not yet explained to you. Let’s summarize them here:

• It is a flame retardant material. In other words, it does not burn or melt. As a result, it does not emit gases that are harmful to health in the event of fire.
• More environmentally friendly than any other. Especially than wood. Nor is it as valuable a resource as natural stone.
• Conducts heat well. This will be very useful if you live in a cold area and you are going to install a heating system in the bathroom, as it will help you save energy.

Having said that, we just invite you to consult our catalog carefully and encourage you to choose the ideal bathroom tile for you. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will provide you with personalized advice without obligation!