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Tile Advice And Design Ideas !
Things To Consider When Choosing Tile
1. Research for styles and colors
2. Interior design and layout
3. Type of use etc
The hardest aspect of the project has to be choosing the tile itself. Fortunately, Here at Country Custom Tile we have the craftsmanship to lay your tile, but we also have the background to help you create a truly custom design.
Tile is one of the most artistic, and cost-effective wall and floor coverings. Tile is hard, strong, easy to clean, and fire resistant. Tiles can be glazed or unglazed and the variation in color is just about limitless.
Ceramic tile is made from different mixtures and types of clay, sands, and other natural substances. The tile body is molded into shape, then fired at high temperatures in a kiln. Glazes are created from different minerals, mixed with a clay base, and applied to the tile. The tile is then fired. The process of tile creation, as well as materials used, allows an infinite range of design, shape, and color variations.
Tile may be made of clay, Fired glass and it can be cut from stone such as marble, granite, limestone, and slate may also be used. Tiles may be mass produced or created individually by an artist.
The table below provides a brief introduction to this amazing material
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Most tile is glazed with color baked on during the firing process. Available in high-gloss, matte, and slip-resistant finishes.
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Commonly used for walls, countertops, backsplashes, and floors. Floor tile may be used on walls, but wall tile may not be suitable for floors.
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Porcelain is a variation of ceramic tile. It is fired at higher temperatures and produces a finer, harder tile.
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Heavy traffic areas. floors indoors and outdoors.
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Made from different types of clay with color pigments added so the color goes all through the tile.
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Suitable for almost any surface because mosaic tiles resist moisture.
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Broad classification for any tile made out of a mixture of clays. They are usually red and left unglazed.
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Interior floors because they´re usually porous and irregular in shape. Surface may be sealed or not.
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Slate, marble, granite, and limestone . |
High-end tile projects for floors, counters, and walls.
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Multicolored, and some are iridescent. May be smooth or rough. May be hand painted.
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Useful indoors and out for backsplashes, floors * if slip-resistant , walls, swimming pools etc.
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How To Choose The Right Tile
Tile Finish : High Gloss/Polished
A high-gloss finish outside the tub or front door can be very slippery when it gets wet. Choose a matte finish for safety, unless you plan to put a rug down.
A high gloss or polished finish looks the most elegant because of the reflections from lights and windows as you move through the room.
Tile Thickness
Floors : I recommend 1/4-3/8 or thicker. Thinner tile is weaker.
Walls : Around 1/4 inch is sufficient.
Tile Backsplash : Light Colors
Advantage : Makes your room look larger.
Disadvantage : Shows dirt easier in cooking areas.
Tile and moisture
Tiling the ceiling of your bathroom, tub, and shower stall will help prevent moisture damage to the sheet rock and paint.
Back Buttering
Border Example "field tile" should match the thickness of your "border" if your border is thinner, then it has to be "back Buttered" so they are flush.
Deco Dots
Accents in the middle of your field tile (or border strip) that are usually. 2x2, 4x4, etc. The thickness has to be watched here also, unless you want that effect. Just don't do that with your floors or someone will be doing a flop!
Buy Extra Tile
Purchase an extra 10% of the tile you are using because dye lots vary, and the hue may be off color from a different batch. Each dye lot is fired separately from another batch. For diagonal layouts, an extra 15% and for natural stone also.
Bullnose
Rounded edges or "caps" that finish off the ends are known as bullnose. The tile supplier usually asks you for the "running foot", or "linear" footage of the area being tiled, so remember to measure beforehand.
Measuring Linear Footage
A linear foot = 12 inches
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain is a very strong and dense material. If applying to walls with intricate cuts, outlet boxes, etc. It is difficult to cut holes in the center of certain types of porcelain tile. I advise purchasing extra tile for this purpose. Most tile suppliers will accept returns on unused boxes, within a certain period of time.
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Why Use Country Custom Tile Inc
* Craftsmanship Is Our Only Way. " Still setting the standard "
* We always deliver higher quality and service than what was asked for.
* We have expert knowledge of installation technology. And we're always researching new products and techniques that can help us improve what we already do.
* We provide complete office support, which is unusual in residential installations. The client can always communicate with someone to resolve any situation that may arise or for any he or she may have.
* We provide all types of tile and stone setting services.
* We do mud work on floors and walls. Mud on walls is an almost lost technique in the industry.
* We are always on or ahead of schedule, no matter what it takes to do it.
* We back our installations by a full two year guarantee.
* We are " Licensed And Insured " with 20+ years experience.
* We are committed to customer satisfaction by providing quality installations. Our personal service and customer satisfaction is the highest in our industry.
* Written contracts
* Written Warranty
* Excellent references
We are equipped to handle all phases of tile & marble installations to suit your every need in a professional and timely manner. If you can dream it, we can install it. Our mission is to serve you, the customer in the time honored tradition of craftsmanship with all ceramic and stone tile installations that you will be proud to show off.
