WHAT ARE THE MATERIALS TO CHOOSE WHEN CHOOSING TILES?
For a rustic result, you can choose terracotta tiles (tomettes). This type of tile is highly sought after for its color and its typical appearance which gives a lot of style. However, it is a porous tile, and it is not very suitable for ultra contemporary interiors.
Stoneware tiling and its latest evolution, porcelain stoneware, is very widespread. Enamelled, it comes in many colors and styles. It is easy to maintain and withstands the multiple “aggressions” of daily life. It is the choice that adapts to all interiors. Stoneware tiles come in several quality ranges. This type of tiling adapts to all budgets and all desires.
Natural stone tiles are ultra resistant. Its natural and contemporary style is unique. Many kinds of stones exist, so the choice is varied. Only difficulty, it is heavier than sandstone. But true amateurs know that the result is incomparable and ultra durable.
There are colored, neutral, plain, dark, light tiles... Tiles provide a very wide decorative offer in terms of materials, colors and finishes. Shiny or matte, large tiles or small tiles, it's all a matter of taste. When you choose your tiles in store, it is possible to see the final rendering on displays, something to help.
In terms of style, you will also find tiles that imitate another material, such as wood or parquet effect tiles, imitation stone or imitation cement. Imitation stone will give the same style, much cheaper than real stone, same thing for cement or waxed concrete. The imitation wood will be very easy to maintain compared to real wood, with the added advantage of being able to imitate the desired wood, from the lightest to the darkest, from patina to classic, for a very warm atmosphere.