Incorporating kitchen tile into your kitchen design is a great way to bring out the beauty of your countertops and cabinets.
Kitchen tiles are another important addition to kitchen décor. Because kitchen tile comes in all colors, sizes, and materials, it’s possible to mix multiple colors to produce a certain design element, such as creating a stone or marble look.
Kitchen tiles are not only used for flooring but also used on walls, as a backsplash or on countertops using special tiles with unique designs. Decorated ceramic tile backsplashes coordinate with granite or corian countertops as well as tile.
Decorative kitchen tiles can be used in countless ways in a tile area. Most painted tiles are made from ceramic due to its wide range of colors and patterns.
ceramic kitchen tile
Ceramic kitchen tile comes from the earth. Ceramics are made from clay, talc and other minerals, and after forming, the tiles undergo a high-temperature firing process.
Because kitchen tiles are made from materials that are cooked at such high temperatures, tiles conduct heat very well. This makes kitchen tiles the perfect material for countertops. They will not burn when hot pots are placed on the counter.
Ceramic tiles are made in numerous colors and can be customized to fit a certain color. A new trend in kitchen tiles is mosaic. Custom mosaic tiles can be used to create a mural on your kitchen floor. Pre-made mosaics are also sold to create murals. A mural with a backsplash can really add color to your kitchen design. Also, a ceramic tile kitchen backsplash is more attractive than a granite or
Corian backsplash.
Ceramic tile kitchen countertops are the right choice for your kitchen remodeling and cabinet resurfacing project as kitchen tiles provide good durability as well as the advantage of heat resistance.
Kitchen tiles work especially well on a vertical surface, providing a durable surface that is stain and splash resistant. On vertical surfaces, grout is less subject to staining than on countertops. Kitchen tiles are also waterproof which makes them advantageous for any kitchen countertop.
While kitchen tiles have many advantages, you do need to worry about cleaning the grout. The grout must be cleaned regularly or it will stain. Kitchen tiles can also chip and crack, requiring replacement.
Porcelain
Porcelain kitchen tiles are highly durable and resistant to scratches or chips because they are made from the same material on the top and bottom. Porcelain kitchen tiles can be used to resemble real stone because the tiles are similar in tone and texture.
glass tile
Glass kitchen tiles were once very expensive, but in recent years they have become more affordable. They can be used in borders or in the creation of beautiful mosaics in countless colors and have the unique ability to reflect light, allowing you to bring out the beauty of each mosaic.
Therefore, kitchen tiles can be used for countertops, backsplashes, wall cladding, and flooring. They are available in almost unlimited colors and designs.