Floral tiles
This design is perfect for finishing a bathroom floor. Entering the room, you might think that there is a flower field under your feet. The photo shows Candela tiles: one of the most beautiful creations of the Spanish company Peronda, a leading European manufacturer of ceramic tiles. The amazing pattern was made by designer Juan Vidal, who in turn borrowed the idea from the company that produces Tiffany table lamps.
Shape and size
Since the hallway is often small in size, it is more rational to use small-sized tiles; it will be easier to lay them, and the cost of trimming will be less than for large tiles.
Large tiles also have their advantages: in large corridors they lay the floor much faster, there are fewer seams on the surface, which means less dirt will accumulate.
In spacious hallways, a combination of tiles of different sizes is acceptable.
Unusual tile design
As you know, if flowers grow somewhere, you can often see beautiful colorful butterflies among them. If they were gray, it wouldn't look as great...unless we're talking about the pattern on the surface of the ceramic floor tiles. Designer Ruben Toledo from the New York branch of Ceramica Bardelli presented the world with a wonderful collection called Papillon (French for “butterfly”).
Ceramic floor tiles from the Selection Floor collection from the world famous brand Ceramiche Supergres, based in the small Italian town of Casalgrande. Their tiles are known for a huge variety of designs and surface patterns that will look great on your living room floor.
Examples of warm tones
If you want to make your hallway cozy, we recommend using warmer tones of floor tiles. True, they also have a downside: they visually make the room smaller.
A suitable option for a hallway if the owners absolutely want to see a pattern on the floor. The tiles fit together successfully and form this simple, but very pretty pattern.
What kind of warm tone is this, you say? In fact, that same illusory “warmth” comes here from a skillfully laid out decorative “rug”. A pleasant panel in the center of the hallway pleases the eye with geometric harmony.
An elegant hallway with a certain touch of sterility. In the best sense of the word. The floor tiles here do not shine with originality, acting as a practical addition to the interior. Do you need more? And again, the mosaic delineates the boundaries of one room from another. Some people are disgusted by such accentuated segmentation, but personally we like it!
A discreet but warming floor with decorative inserts is the key to comfort in any room.
Antique style tiles
The Eco Ceramica company offers an equally original design for floor tiles from the D'Autore collection, namely rough-hewn, old-fashioned stone: surprisingly, this finish looks very harmonious and makes a pleasant impression.
Moreover, there are options with tiles of different geometric shapes to choose from.
In the 14th century, floors in palaces and temples looked similar, and this is where the idea was taken from by modern designers, and we must admit that this experiment turned out to be more than successful. The tile collection called Maestri Ceramisti by Eco Ceramica was inspired by the luxurious and striking floors of Avignon, the then French residence of the popes. In addition to ten different colors, the assortment includes many interesting ornaments that can be combined with each other in any way you like, bringing the whole picture on the floor in any room to a unique and spectacular look.
Here, for example, is a photo of a bathroom where quite original tiles from the Rinascamento collection were used - another masterpiece from Eco Ceramica. It is made using the patchwork technique with an exquisite floral pattern, which is also made in an old-fashioned style.
Curvilinear joint
In cases where the seam between the tiles and the laminate is not straight, you need to use a flexible threshold. The design is similar to the connecting profile, only the receiving tire is divided into sectors that allow it to be bent along a small radius. And the decorative strip is made of PVC. Although the material is considered elastic, for better bending it is first doused with hot water.
Joining profile for tiles and laminate with a curved joint Source sense-life.com
This profile is also made from aluminum. It also has sectors that help you bend it to follow the curves of the joint. There are also special small shelves. A laminate is placed under it, and the part itself is placed under the tile, covering the joint with a small canopy. But such a small element does not allow leaving a large gap between the tiles and the laminate. Therefore, the latter must be trimmed perfectly.
Vintage tile style
Eco Ceramica, already well known to us, never ceases to amaze us with its ideas. Let's look at several vintage collections of the manufacturer. The La Ceramica d'Eccellenza tile series is intended only for bathroom floors: perfect for those who want to create an artistic or bohemian finish.
Interesting are the patchwork style tiles from the Le Civilta collection. This antique design will fit perfectly into the interior of both the bathroom and living room.
The La Sete Preziose series tiles also cannot be ignored: the light lilac shade of the floor will create a peaceful atmosphere in any room.
Another example of patchwork tiles from the Colori Naturali collection, but this time made in a modern manner, combining many bright colors and different patterns.
Combination options
As a rule, floor tiles are installed only in technological rooms. Such as the hallway, bathroom and kitchen. A private house may also have storage rooms and a boiler room. In living rooms, the floors are covered with a different material. In modern realities, the popularity of laminate has grown sharply.
Dividing the hallway into two zones by joining tiles and laminate Source design-homes.ru
The material is valued for its beauty, as it imitates any natural raw material well. And also for a reasonable price. But if the joint between the floor tiles and the laminate is not decorated, it will be conspicuous and ruin the entire look of the room. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly arrange the transition between different materials.
For these purposes, the following techniques are used:
- Docking with connecting profiles.
- Closing with a floor threshold.
- Decorating a curved joint.
- Transition without thresholds.
The combination of tiles and laminate in the hallway not only looks beautiful visually, but also has practical purposes. The room is divided into zones. In one it is permissible to wear street shoes, while in the other you can only walk barefoot or in house slippers.
Porcelain stoneware floor tiles and laminate in the hallway Source postroika.biz
But it is technically impossible to simply adjust the joints between two different materials. This is all due to the properties of the laminate. If the humidity or temperature in the room rises, the material increases in size. In the absence of a technological gap, this is fraught with swelling.
At this point you can start to stumble and in the process break the laminating film. When the laminate goes back into place, it will lose its attractive appearance. Therefore, when laying floors with different materials, a gap must be left between them, which is subsequently used to decorate.
Victorian style tiles
The Minoo series tiles from the Dutch interior design geniuses from the Marcel Wanders studio will undoubtedly give an elegant look to the bathroom floor surface. There are 5 different pattern types to choose from in this range, each available in eight shades.
A selection of several flooring options for a living room in a Victorian style from the Ornamenti collection from Eco Ceramica.
Texture
The texture of the tile greatly influences its visual perception, but it is worth remembering the technical characteristics of different types of tiles.
Glossy. Gloss always visually expands the space and makes the hallway brighter. However, glossy tiles will have to be washed all the time, and they are also very slippery.
Matte. This tile design in the hallway looks noble and calm. Water stains are not visible on such tiles and they do not slip. Dirt can accumulate more often in rough surfaces.
Textured. Relief tiles are more difficult to maintain, but with their help you can easily imitate other materials, such as brick or wood.
Miniature tiles
An amazing and truly unique floor design was created using small mosaic tiles from the same masters from Eco Ceramica.
Connecting profile
The part consists of two elements: a tire and a strip, which also performs decorative functions. The connection occurs according to the tenon-to-groove principle. Moreover, it remains movable and allows the laminate to increase in size without interference.
Joining floor tiles and laminate using a connecting profile Source mydom.ua
The best tires are made from aluminum alloys. But durable plastic is used just as often. The decorative strip is made of metal, MDF or rubber. It fits into the groove with difficulty, so you will need the help of a mallet. Such profiles are also used for joining not only with laminate, but also with linoleum or carpet.
Decorative "carpet" tiles
Porcelain “carpet” tiles of the Auris series from the Spanish company Peronda, engaged in the manufacture and design processing of ceramic products, can give a truly luxurious look to the floor in the living room.
The Italian version of “carpet tiles” with vintage painted patterns from Fap Ceramiche also cannot be ignored.
Transition without thresholds
Not everyone likes thresholds and connecting profiles. Therefore, the seam can simply be filled with silicone. The material is selected to match the color of the coating. It’s true that it’s difficult to find colored ones and silicone must be elastic. Otherwise, it will crumble after it hardens.
You can also use a cork compensator. Not to be confused with a technical plug. The compensator is sold in pieces up to 300 cm and the cork in it is well sanded and already painted. The part is attached to the floor using universal glue, and the sides are coated with transparent elastic silicone. In this case, ideal cutting of the laminate is also necessary, and the tiles with it should be exactly on the same level.
Hexagonal Floor Tile
Tiles of this shape will help to recreate the unique design of the floor surface in the room. Below is a stunning example of bathroom flooring. Blue tiles look very nice together with marine motif patterns. No less wonderful combinations are contained in the Lucia collection of hexagonal tiles from Italian ceramics experts from the Verso25 company.
The Peronda company offers some interesting ideas by releasing a range of hexagonal tiles called Argila Origine. The essence of this design is the use of two shades (blue and brown) and four relief patterns.
Below is a floor covered with hexagonal tiles made of multi-colored rough-hewn stones with many patterns: this Palatium collection is made by Eco Ceramica.
The list of unusual hexagonal tiles is completed by a more classic version from the La Galleria series, made by the same masters from Eco Ceramica.
Some good advice
You need to choose tiles not only for beauty or color, but also for quality. The manufacturer pastes a pictogram on each package indicating the technical and operational characteristics:
- PEI – indicates the level of endurance, measured on a special scale, can have indicators of 1-5 units.
- An icon resembling a laboratory flask indicates that the tile has good resistance to chemically active substances.
- Snowflake is a frost-resistant material.
- Puka - tiles intended for wall cladding.
- The footprint is from floor tiles.
- B - indicates that the tiles were produced by pressing. A – using extrusion technology.
It is also indicated here:
- grade of tiles;
- color, texture;
- thickness, length and width;
- box weight;
- weight of one tile;
- area in one package;
- number of blocks in the package.
Recommendations for selection
- For the corridor and kitchen it is better to purchase rough tiles. This will reduce the level of slipping. But recesses that are too deep will collect dust and dirt. Glazed is endowed with greater strength and water resistance.
- When choosing a color, take into account the overall interior. Porcelain stoneware and ceramics in light colors are equally suitable for the corridor.
- Black and white tiles will quickly get dirty and this will be immediately visible to an outsider.
- Successfully combined with each other: beige, brown and gray tiles.
- Matte is more practical than glossy; scratches on it are almost invisible, which cannot be said about gloss.
- Medium-sized tiles with a repeating texture or pattern visually make the room smaller, but add coziness to it.
Beautiful, light colors
We must not forget about fakes. Do not trust too low prices and dubious manufacturers. Buy the material from a place where they will easily provide you with certificates, and if you find a defect, replace the product or return the full price.
Tiles imitating finishing materials
The finishing of the floor surface in the living room made of ceramic tiles that imitates wood looks great. This design solution is part of the Fosil collection from the Turkish ceramics company NG Kutahya Seramik.
Terracotta floor finishing is offered by the Italian company Ceramica Sant'Agostino, namely the Terre Nuove tile series, the surface of which is created using an innovative digital inkjet printing system. The images below clearly show that a kitchen floor with tiles produced in this way looks amazing, and the old-fashioned effect gives it a special charm.
Terracotta finishes on the walls and floors in the bathroom are from the same Terre Nuove series.
Advantages and disadvantages of tiling flooring
In addition to dirt and water, sand and salt get into the corridor. These are frequent guests, especially in winter. You can also introduce other aggressive substances on the soles of your shoes that will test the strength of the floor covering.
Therefore, there are always special requirements for it. Experts, in addition to strength, highlight water resistance and durability. It is believed that wooden floors are almost an ideal option. And preference is given to them because of the naturalness and environmental friendliness of the coating. But no matter how carefully the surface of the board is treated, sooner or later it will become unusable due to constant contact with water.
Porcelain floor tiles under laminate, looking like real wood Source designm2.ru
Linoleum is also popular. Excellent washability and water resistance. Has a long service life under gentle conditions. But it can be reduced due to the lack of strength of the coating. The material is easily deformed. And in the corridor, the load on the floor is increased, especially in winter, due to wearing heavy shoes.
Heavy winter shoes - a test for flooring in the hallway Source yandex.ru
And only tiles meet all the requirements. Moreover, it has a lot of advantages:
- The smooth surface of the material is easy to clean from dirt.
- Not at all afraid of water.
- With high-quality installation, it can withstand heavy loads and even resist impacts.
- The tiles are completely fireproof.
- Capable of cooling the room in hot weather.
- A broken fragment on the floor can be easily replaced with a new one.
- Since it is produced mainly from natural raw materials, it is completely harmless to humans.
The shortcomings of the material are minor and can be easily eliminated. Mostly they highlight weak sound insulation, but in the corridor it is not as important as in the bedroom. Not everyone likes the possibility of sliding. But you can choose a material with a reliable surface.
Tiles with a matte surface slip less and look impressive Source pol-exp.com
The material is also easy to combine with others. For example, the combination of tile and laminate looks great even in the same room. True, the room should not be small.
Tile in the hallway on the floor with laminate, with an originally designed joint Source pol-exp.com
Tiles imitating wood cladding
The Italian company Iris Ceramica decided to release an unusual French Woods collection - tiles with decorative elements that look as if they were made of wood.
A truly mesmerizing look of the floor surface is created by tiles with a coating that imitates petrified wood, a masterpiece from the Kauri Collection assortment from the American company Oregon Tile and Marble. This is a great example of how flooring can enhance a living room.
Texture solutions
Glossy floor tiles in a small hallway to visually expand the space.
There are four types of tiles:
- Glossy - with a mirror effect. It reflects all the details of the interior. Such tiles are not recommended for small areas. Any damage will be visible;
- Matte - no traces of dirt are visible on it. No reflective effect, so color shades are better visible;
- Satin is a tile with minimal relief, which makes its pattern play in the rays of light;
- Structural – imitation of natural stone and wood.
Matte tiles for finishing the hallway.
When approaching the issue of choosing tiles for a corridor from a practical point of view, matte and satin are often used.
Gres tiles - practical bathroom decoration
Which floor to choose for the bathroom? The best solution is ceramics. The material, fired at a very high temperature, is resistant to water, temperature, abrasion and other mechanical damage. Gres tiles are not affected by the humidity prevailing in the room, especially if they are additionally treated. Also, an object that falls during the bustle of the morning toilet will not cause even the slightest damage.
Gres tiles are available in a very wide range. Pay special attention to wood tiles or imitation natural stones. Individual models also vary depending on the type of finish - polished, matte or satin.
If you choose polished porcelain tiles, make sure to regularly impregnate them - otherwise they will lose their shine and smooth texture.
Hardness and grade
The hardness of the tile is determined according to the Mohs school. It is clear that in the hallway there will be a significant load on the tiles, but still it is not as great as, for example, in production, so you can get by with tiles with average ratings of 6-7 points.
All tiles are divided into three classes: the first class is marked in red, the second in blue, and the third in green. Of course, it is better to take first class tiles. Yes, it costs more, but the share of defective products in this category does not exceed 5%, and for third-grade tiles this figure can reach 25%.
Chemical resistance
In principle, ceramic tiles are a fairly inert material, but tiles are different from tiles. On the packaging you can find a chemical resistance rating, which is expressed in letters from D (minimum resistance) to AA (maximum resistance). You will have to wash the tiles in the hallway more often, and in order not to bother yourself with the selection of specific detergents, it is better to take class A or AA tiles . As a last resort, class B tiles are suitable.
Types of installation
Laying oval-shaped floor tiles in the hallway.
- Laying in the usual way is a simple, affordable way. Without a combination of colors and with a conventional shape, such a tile layout will look unattractive. But it is suitable for laying a large area.
- Offset brick - looks good in a rectangular room. Multi-colored tiles will add their own flavor.
- Parquet laying - this is how ceramics with a wood pattern are laid.
- Modular laying - a pattern in the center of the corridor. Further laying is carried out around this point. Tiles of different sizes are used.
- Laying diagonally helps if the walls are not parallel to each other. Visually makes the room wider. The master must have the skills for this type of installation.
- Carpet laying – working with different decorated tiles.
Proper installation of floor tiles creates the impression of the entire interior of the corridor.
