Home Renovation – the art of choosing your tiles
Have you ever find it so hard to choose tiles when renovating your home? Well, few years back, my mom and me, we had tough time choosing tiles; from the brand to the design and the size. It was really difficult as there are so many types of tiles to choose from. They come in different size, colour, material, design, quality and cost. Do you know that, some are designed specifically for walls while others are made for only wet surfaces? You can also read articles which may have more hints for anything else that can improve your home renovation.
Do you really know what to choose?
Yeah, I probably know your answer will be similar to mine because I am not an expert in choosing tile. So, my advice is you should locate a professional flooring contractor. I know finding contractors with the right experience laying tiles can be quite hard but it is better to spend once rather than spend twice when you find out that your uncertified contractor is not doing a good job; in terms of workmanship as well as the choice of poor quality tiles. Incorrect installation can lead to problems including loose tiles; cracked tile or grout, or uneven tiles. More often than not, the tiles will unfairly get the blame for these problems.
When it comes to tiles, the rule of thumb should be good quality and good workmanship can last a lifetime!
Here are some tips to help you make the right decision on your tiles:
1. Use quality tiles. It will also help if the products comply with established certifications and standards. It will save you a lot of cost and hassle in the future.
2. Use the right tiles. Slip resistant tiles are suitable for outdoor and wet areas. But the slip resistant characteristic can trap dirt, making it harder to clean. Also, wall tiles should not be installed on the floor as they may not be able to withstand heavy traffic. Utilising your tiles correctly can bring out the best in your investment.
3. Use professionals. Make sure that those installing your tiles have the necessary experience and expertise to avoid installation problems later on. In addition, if you encounter any unexpected plumbing issues during the installation process, be sure to hire an emergency plumber to address the situation promptly.
4. Maintenance is the key. Tiles need to be cleaned consistently to maintain its original appearance and characteristics. Sweeping and vacuuming are important to remove soil and dirt that may be abrasive to a tile’s glazed surface.
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The best way to make a good decision when investing in tiles is to be informed. There are many reliable resources where you can learn more about tiles available on the Internet. While renovating your home, not just your tiles, you may have to install new appliances like the one on this continued post, and do some repair works.
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Therefore, it is better to contact experienced and reputed electrician perth, who can provide affordable and quality solutions for your home. You can also talk to experts from established manufacturers and retailers.
80 Comments
bubbles182
never really now how to differentiate tiles/marmar etc. looks d same to me.. -____- maybe sbb tak pernah terlibat secara langsung dalam pemilihan benda2 ni.
marvic
aah.. tiles utk dapur, ruang tamu, bilik and bilik mandi xleh guna jenis yg sama..
marvic
Each types of tile ada fungsi dia sendiri kan
marvic
suka yg rough surface utk bilik mandi
marvic
clean and smooth surface utk ruang tamu n bilik tido
marvic
kalau utk dapur mungkin bole guna kombinasi permukaan yg kasar dan licin sbb lantai selalu basah dan lembap
marvic
nanti terjatuh plak kat dapur..huhuhu
emila
Julia, ada jenis-jenisnya. Owner kedai tiles show me samples untuk bilik air dan dapur juga ruang tamu. Basically, yang ada texture untuk lantai.
emila
Yes, kalau licin nanti jatuh heheh
azah
memang ada bezanya. sebab ikut kesesuaian ruang
azah
ruang tamu, bilik air. kat tangga.
azah
kucing saya dulu suka sangat tidur atas lantai marmar.
sejuk 😛
azah
saya taksuka bilik air pakai marmar yang warna cerah dan senang kotor
azah
susah nak cuci..
azah
dah la susah nak hilang kesan-kesan degil tu
azah
kak emi pernah dengar tak orang kata tak elok orang perempuan duduk atas marmar lama-lama. tak elok untk tulang belakang
azah
betoi ke? dah la recently backbone saya saket
Syuq
Kalau dalam bilik air, saya suka tengok air pada tile (macam kat gambar k.em tu).. sebab kekadang air tu jadi bentuk macam-macam dan saya suka meneka.
emila
Syuq, di bilik air Kak Emi kat tiles dekat sinki, penuh dengan ubat gigi heheh tiap2 pagi kena cuci. Yassin suka main ubat gigi. Haah kan, macam2 bentuk ada.
emila
Marmar ok, tapi jangan baring atas simen je. Simen tu yang tak elok. Kucing kak emi ni suka baring kat tiles tepi rumah dia tak suka bakul dia yang ada kain tu. Kadang2 Kak Emi join kucing baring sekali atas tiles.
emila
Bilik air kak emi ada dua; satu warna biru satu lagi warna hijau. Dulu kat rumah sewa warna putih, kena cuci dua hari sekali, kalau tak jadi kuning.
azah
haha. comel je kak emi.. saya pun buat camtu gak XD
emila
Tapi bilik air Kak Emi sekarang perlukan make over. Nak pecahkan dinding tengah, jadi satu je. Sebab bilik air yang tiles warna biru tu jarang guna. Tengah berangan nak pakai bathtub tapi tak mampu hehehe
azah
tula susah kan. umah mak saya warna putih, jenuh saya berus..
azah
kak emi buat la jakuzi.. hehehe 😛
emila
Uwaaa….kena ada rumah besar. Ini pun ruang dah tak cukup kat rumah ni.
bubbles182
hehe nanti dh ada rumah sendri kene amek tau ni. ;D
soulie
sukenye bab2 nak renovate/ decor rumah!
soulie
But rumah pon takde lagik! Can’t wait sooo by that time can really study what are the difference and the best tiles to go with what
soulie
What about tiles maintenance? Kang cuci ngan sebarang sabun jadik rosak plak…or worst jadik calar2….
Effa
kalau panggil pakar, mesti mahal kan kak… huhuhu… tak berkesempatan lagi nak pilih2 tiles. 🙂
marvic
itu la..bahaya
marvic
kat tangga? mcm tangga rumah org Melaka kan?
marvic
saya pon suka baring2 atas lantai marmar
marvic
tapi saya bukan seekor kucing… mioww..eh..
marvic
betul tu…
marvic
lantai bilik air rumah mak saya kaler pink.. LOL
marvic
rasa gegurl sgt
marvic
kalo ada jakuzi saya akan selalu dtg.. eh
marvic
mohon jgn renovate atau ubah rupa halaman depan rumah..
marvic
maria suka rupa halaman depan rumah kak emi..
marvic
sungguh menenangkan jiwa, menyejukkan mata yang memandang
marvic
baring2 atas rumput karpet sambil tengok langit bole tidokan saya
marvic
Yassin suka main ubat gigi? biar betul?
marvic
betul jugak kan??? hmmm… info kena tanya pak cik Google
soulie
betol2…if slalu jalan atas simen orang cakap leh pecahkan tumit kaki dengan lebey truk
soulie
yassin main drawing pakai ubat gigi ker? hehe
soulie
tuh lar kalo study skang sure tak ingat hahaha
soulie
eh terkluar thread plak -.-
emila
OK Maria hehhe depan tu memang tak renovate dah. Dalam je pun kalau nak renovate.
emila
Hahah ok boleh. Tapi jakuzi muat sorang je sebab tak cukup space. Kena queue, ok.
emila
Rumput karpet kan ke tajam?
emila
Haah, kadang2 penuh dinding.
emila
Soulie, cari pencuci lantai kat supermarket, banyak jenis.
emila
Mahal sikit je tapi berbaloi. Biasanya pakar akan ambil upah sama harga dengan barang. Kalau barang harga RM1000, upah dia pun sama. Tapi tak tahulah sekarang ni masih sama ke tak sistem harga tu.
emila
Tapi at least bila nak pasang tiles besok, boleh datang balik blog Kak Emi cari post ni. Bookmark ya! Hehehhe
emila
Hehehehehe
emila
Azah, so orang lelaki bolehlah duduk atas marmar lama-lama?
emila
Mesti kena 😀
Syuq
nanti k.em tunjuk laa lukisan ubat gigi yassin tu. kreatif namanya tu heheheh
emila
Hahhaha…bukannya lukisan…ubat gigi dicalit merata-rata je…
soulie
wooo camtuh ker dorang punyer charge? mahaiii gak tuh
emila
This is the standard practice di Malaysia.
soulie
yesszaaa bookmark!archive kak emila pon senang nak carik
soulie
neat gituh!
soulie
new info for me. before nie tak penah amik tau hehe
marvic
cewahhhh
marvic
sungguh konsep 5S gitu kat lappy :p
marvic
saya pon baru tau gak ni :p
marvic
or kadar upah kat kpg2 lain sikit..org2 kpg kan x mampu nak byr upah ikot sistem mcm tu :p
marvic
i think i did that before mcm kecik2 dulu..LOL
marvic
rumput karpet yg plastik mmg la tajam tp rumput karpet yg real atas tanah tu x tajam..lembut jer
marvic
hahaha..sekali masuk RM5 utk sejam sajer.. LOL
marvic
bagus2.. bole ambik gambar sakan lagi..LOL
Syuq
hah.. dah pecah rahsia…
marvic
hahaha
marvic
mcm x biasa? hahaha
soulie
tuh lar tapik nak carik kat bandar susah plak
Insyirah
It doesn’t not that hard to pick a tile. 😮
Insyirah
^w^