TILE: manufactured piece of hard-wearing material

A tile can be made of different materials such as glass, metal, stone or ceramic, slate, granite, marble, ecc. Tiles can be used in different ways, for example, they can be used to cover objects like tabletops or  more frequently floors, walls, roofs and showers.

Especially when you have to cover walls and floors you can choose between simple square tiles or complex mosaics, that are of course more expensive!

For example roof tiles, normally made of clay but also of concrete and plastic, are used mainly to keep out rain providing a protective weather envelope. The most common roof tiles’ profiles are: the flat tiles (common in Southern Germany), tegula (an ancient Roman pattern), and Pantiles (common in the 19th century in England and USA). Normally tiles are put in parallel rows overlapping the row below.

I have chosen to cover my shower with tiles because it adds beauty and durability and value to my home... and I did it by my own!! Yes.. it is really easy on internet you can find all the information you will need.. and not only for cover you shower but also for the floor! Well.. if you decide to do it by your on you need to be patience and precise... it is a project that will that you a while but you will be really proud of your work!

For my home I preferred ceramic tiles that I find beautiful, durable and practical. The only problem that I found was to chose between the variety of style, the hundreds of of textures, and the numerous sizes. You don’t have to think about money because these tiles will reward you and your home for many years.

Maintenance

You will have to sweep your tile floor regularly because the dirt can adhere to the surface of tile. You can use a vacuum cleaner but you will have to pay attention that your cleaner has not a beater bar because it could dulling and scratching your tiles. You should also damp-mopped your tile floor with manufacturer’s recommended grout and tile cleaners. You should not use steel wool or other abrasives (that can scratch the tile), ammonia based cleaners ( that can discolor your grout).

You should also pay attention when you have to move heavy objects across your tile floor because tiles are considered very durable but they are not indestructible.

….. but tiles will give your home beauty and value!