Intriguing and dynamic flooring patterns

by Ritesh Singla blogger

The general space use of the room depends on pattern that goes with its flooring. It directs the flow of the space as well. With the same floor material, the installation of the top layer patterns them differently. Every home has definite style and that is why tiles should be laid out that makes each room look unique. Your personal sense of style should also not be undetermined. Attention should be given in laying out tiles.

The market is flooded with tiles of different sizes pattern and colours. Selection of tiles can be an exhausting experience. It is more important that you narrow down your selection. The following will guide you; -

· Positioning -The site where the tile must be installed is the most vital condition. Varying tiles are available for different locations. Be safe and practical in your approach. Glossy and polished tiles are not suitable for bathrooms high traffic regions as their surface is slippery when wet.

· Hue-Hue gives personality to the room. Light coloured tiles give feeling of spaciousness to the room.

· Dimensions- Small tiles gives intimacy and bigger tiles spaciousness to the room. It is easy to set up bigger tiles compared to small tiles.

· Design-The choice in tiles is sumptuous. Chose with care the design should not be such it makes you feel giddy.

· Spacing-There are various ways by which tiles can be spaced. The pattern creates beauty and symmetry in outlook.

· Trend-keep the latest trend going. Trends keep coming back and some trends do not get outdated. Do your research work well.

It is astonishing the way tile layout changes the look of the room. In straight pattern the tiles lay parallel to each other. It is least expensive to install. In diagonal pattern the tiles are at 45-degree angle against the walls. The random pattern the tiles are parallel in design but of different widths. It gives personalized look to the room. Parquet pattern is repeated geometric pattern. At times the floor may look as a checkerboard. It makes the room look graceful.

Herringbone pattern is diagonal zigzag. It looks good in single colour tile. It can be done in different colours as well. The furniture and curtains are the deciding factors. The pattern looks very refined and is affordable. However, larger cuts are needed for the total work. It is graphic way of doing work. It can be done both for big and small rectangular tiles. At times a diamond design is created at regular intervals or in the centre of the room. It could be in the same colour or different colours.

Rubber flooring are used in residential and commercial services. They are more used where traffic movement is more. The suitable characteristic of the rubber flooring is that it is strong. Tough and resilient in different conditions. When used in gym, children’s room, bathroom, etc the chances of accidents are reduced. The children and elderly both can work in the safety of this flooring. The fall is softened and no broken bones. It comes as tiles, and sheet. The tiles are interlocked and made into bigger pieces.

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