5 Things to Know About Wall Tiles

With tons of wall tiles ruling the market, we fixate on the ones that look pretty with the hope that they will brighten up our interiors – but is it the right path to follow? Is looks the only parameter to be kept in mind? Here is a cheat sheet on all the options you need to consider before taking the plunge:-

1. Budget – For some people budget is the last option, but rather you should always step out with a rough figure in mind to avoid overspending. Keeping all expenses in mind for adhesive, grout, and of course the manpower, allot resources to wall tiles. You will definitely find stylish pieces in reasonable prices.

2. Area – Calculate the area of the wall that needs to be tiled by multiplying the length of the wall by the height, excluding the area of any doors, windows, etc., and add them together to get the total area. Also add around 10% more for breakages and wastage. This will help you in determining the quantity of tiles needed for the walls.

3. Style – After these two, style is the next vital factor to consider. There are various tile designs available in the market as per their shape, size and material. You can opt for ceramic, porcelain, glass or vitrified tiles – whatever suits the function of the room you are tiling.

4. Maintenance – Installing a particular style is apt, but everything boils down to maintenance. Ceramic tiles have been around for quite some time, but are a bit fragile and so are glass tiles. Glass tiles give a great look but their maintenance turns out to be costly. Rather opt for vitrified tiles since they are known for their durability that enhances their longevity. 

5. Stores – Are you planning to buy online or offline? You can browse through Somany’s wall tiles collection online and then visit a store for quality check to ensure you are getting what you wanted.