Tips and advice for buying the right tiles for your home from Ard Al Fakhama Company
It is best to think deeply before making the decision to choose or purchase the appropriate tiles for your home, as this will have an impact on the next stage of the home and will not be a source of confusion later on.
Some tips to help you make the right decision:
- Buy from trusted stores that import high-quality ceramic and porcelain tiles.
- Take advice from experienced people (engineers and supervisors) as they play a crucial role in identifying where good products come from in the market, as they have the expertise and experience to know this. We also recommend hiring engineers to oversee the construction process during the construction phase.
- Glossy tiles are water resistant and it is best to use a protective product to protect the surface.
- You must know the type of tile (ceramic or porcelain) because ceramic (later red clay or white clay) is used for walls, while porcelain is used for interior and exterior floors and can be used for walls.
- Glossy tiles are not recommended for public and commercial areas where scratches can be easily seen due to high light reflection.
- There is no size better than the other, it depends on the customer's needs, note that the larger the tile size, the more beauty and luxury it brings to the place. In addition, large-sized tiles are easier to clean because there are fewer joints.
- Floor tiles should be wear-resistant and durable.
- Wall tiles should be light and thin, preferably ceramic tiles. However, .
Tiles can be used for flooring if they are rated for:
- Class 0: Cannot be used on floors, only on walls.
- Category 1: For use on walls in residential and commercial applications only. This type should not be used on floors where the shower surround is typically PEI-1 tile.
- Class 2: Lightweight walls and floors are mainly used in residential bathrooms.
- Class 3: Countertops, walls and floors receiving plain tile are good general purpose tiles for all residential and non-commercial uses.
- Category 4: All residential wall and floor applications, and commercial spaces for small to medium enterprises.
- Class 5: Heavy commercial and institutional pedestrian traffic. This is typically used for flooring and is rarely attractive enough for interior residential applications. When choosing ceramic or porcelain tile for your home, consider the following:
You should know or choose ceramic or porcelain:
- Tile sizes: standard, large, flat.
- Matte or glossy.
- Approved styles: modern, wood, stone.
- •Tile shape: square, rectangular, decorated.
