"Herringbone" - a popular method of laying floor tiles
These coatings are durable and do not require special maintenance, is easy to clean from dirt and grease using household chemicals. The range is presented in a variety of sizes, colors and textures. Available options simulate the surface of natural materials such as wood, stone, leather, fabric, metal. Different ways of laying floor tiles for the kitchen (photo can be found on the Internet) allow to divide the kitchen into separate zones. Which makes it possible to issue the kitchen floor in a versatile design solutions.
The most popular forms square tiles
Classical ceramics
use different technologies and processes for the manufacture of ceramic tiles. Depending on the production methods is isolated such kinds of ceramic coating materials: bikottura, monokottura, monoporosa, cotto, clinker, Majolica, kottoforte, earthenware, stoneware, glazed and unglazed tiles. Of them to cover the floor in the kitchen the most suitable:
- monokottura. Enamelled tile, which is used in the lining of the walls and floor;
- monoporosa - glazed tile single fired. Its use is permitted for the interior decoration, but it is less dense than monokottura;
Sex dishes lined 10x10 cm size square tiles
Ceramic tile is laid mainly in the cement-sand base. You can leave the old coating, only if there are no defects, voids and distortions. From a qualitative basis it depends on how long an tiling. Therefore, to avoid paying twice, it is better to make a new tie. For coating the heated choose base with high thermal conductivity.
Kitchen is best to choose tiles with a matte surface
Useful advice! If you already have a plank surface, which is a pity to remove, cover it with waterproof plywood, cut the additional primer and can be lay tile. Not recommended for use when laying tile base made of solid wood file, as it is peculiar to flex during use.
Tile with a bright pattern on the floor of the kitchen-dining room
Ceramic tile is strong enough and is not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes. Such a coating is not afraid of water, dirt, fat droplets and household chemicals. Proper care will ensure a decent appearance for years to come.
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Ceramic granite
Gres - is relatively expensive new finishing material, which is made of stainless mixture of clay, quartz, feldspar with natural dyes. Under the influence of high temperature, this mixture was converted into a monolithic material that is characterized by toughness and low water absorption.
Keramogranita coating is not inferior in its structure and properties of the natural stone, so it is used for decoration both internally and externally. The use of natural materials in its manufacture guarantee the sustainability of the product. Decorative properties of this material are multifaceted.
The use of granite as a floor tile for the kitchen (photo in the interior confirms it) will give the room a rich look. Depending on the style, one can choose a tile with simulated natural stone pattern, mat, polished or embossed surface effect chipping and secular scuffs.
Tiles made of stoneware with imitation marble
Quartz-vinyl
Is the development of Japanese scientists has found its application in construction technologies. The structure of the multilayer fabric. Its basic elements consist of quartz sand and fiberglass. The upper layer UV filter has a decorative function, onto which fotopechatny drawing. The protective layer of polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride gives the material strength and abrasion resistance. Moisture resistance, fire resistance and noise reduction can also be attributed to the advantages of the flooring of the quartz-vinyl.
Quartz-vinyl tile - a modern finishing material
Products made of this material are made of square or rectangular shape. With the help of printing manufacturers have achieved great results in a variety of designs. For kitchen tiles on the floor (photo samples of quartz-vinyl presented in the manufacturer's catalogs) may be selected in embodiments, any imitation of natural material. Or do you choose bright colors and extravagant design.
Surface flooring is also provided in several embodiments: smooth or embossed. All this allows you to roam imagination and realize the most unusual design solutions. And the cost of such a finishing material does not hit too expensive, because the price range is very accessible.
Black and white tiles of the quartz-vinyl stacked "checkerboard"
It is said that the quartz-vinyl tile floor is harmful to health. This public opinion was formed due to mistrust of the unfamiliar to the ear of chemical names, such as "PVC" and "product of oil refining." In fact, PVC products are widely used in all civilized countries. This material may be dangerous only during combustion, since this leads to the release of toxic substances. However, like any other subject of the usual plastic. Therefore, there are no restrictions in the use of this flooring.
It is interesting! Petrolatum and paraffin - is also oil products. They are widely used in cosmetic and medical purposes, and do not raise doubts in their security.
Coverage of the quartz-vinyl absolutely safe for health
The main technical parameters of tiles
Kitchen Floor Tiles available in a wide range of colors, patterns and textures. As for the specifications, there is a need to take into account certain parameters established by regulations. They will help you choose the best option that is suitable for your kitchen:
- resistance to bending. Determines the load limit on the three points of a tile without its destruction. This value is expressed in N / mm². According to the norm ISO 1054-4 there are minimum values, depending on the category of the tiles (for BIb - 27 for BIIa - 20 for BIIb - 16);
Diagonal laying tiles on the floor of a modern kitchen
Useful advice! When buying tiles in the store will not be superfluous to compare the color and tone of all the packaging or labeling is satisfied that all the tiles from the same batch. Because different batches of one collection may differ in these indicators.
Technical parameters manufacturers usually specify the directories or by markings on the packaging. Knowing which kind of tiles you are going to put in the kitchen, do not be lazy to check for compliance with these regulations and your kitchen floor will retain its aesthetic appearance over long time.
The use in the decoration of the floor tiles of different sizes
Design approach to the decoration of the floor in the kitchen
Finishing the floor is one of the main elements of the decor. When choosing a tile floor should be aware that it will be an integral part of the overall ensemble. Color scheme and style of flooring design is to choose on the basis of the interior kitchen, its lighting and sizes. The sparse or small kitchen look better light tile floors. Tanned diluted bright inserts, suitable for large rooms.
Elegant graphite color tiles in the kitchen
Organically fit into the classical style marble tiles. The kitchen with modern design will look better monophonic or floor covering with a neutral pattern. Artificially aged ceramic tile perfect Provencal style.
A variety of options simulate natural materials wood, stone, glass, metal, and even the skin of reptiles in the flooring also find their application in the design of a kitchen interior. A variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures will give designers unlimited possibilities of application of the tile as an additional decoration.
Wood and ceramics in the finishing floor kitchen-dining room
Floor tiles for the kitchen: photos and prices, the survey of manufacturers
Geography companies producing tiles, extensive. The most popular are the products of manufacturers from Spain, Italy, Poland, Portugal, China, Turkey and Germany. Also tiled flooring manufactured in the former CIS countries - Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
Product of these manufacturers is not only the quality but also the Privacy Policy. Therefore, the choice mainly depends on the status and financial capacity of the consumer.
Finishing materials market offers a wide range of floor tiles
Consider the average price of tiles on the floor for the kitchen (photo and a detailed price scale can be found in catalogs of manufacturers, or on the websites of stores that sell these products).
More budget option considered Russian producers (Kerama Marazzi, Coliseumgres, Cersanit, Lesselsbergers, Belleza, Uralkeramika, Global Tile, Atlas Concord, Atla Cera). The initial price of the products from these manufacturers per square meter ranges from 130 to 850 rubles. Demand also enjoys the Belarusian company Keramin Tile (from 500 rubles per square meter. m), Ukrainian products Kharkov tiled factory InterKerama and Hatem (from 600 rubles per m²).
Vintage Country style in the design of the kitchen
Also available will be the products in the middle price segment of the Polish companies and Opoczno Paradiz (from 700 rubles per m²), Cerrol (from 1000 rubles per m²) and Polcolorit Tubarzin (from 1700 rubles per m²). Here it should be noted Chinese tile factory Bertini Mosaic, Color Viva, Bars Cristal Mosaik, Fiorano, Dong Peng, Primacolor and many others from 500 rubles per square meters.
Despite the relatively low price, the products of these manufacturers comply with international quality standards. It is not inferior in appearance design solutions more expensive options from Spain, Italy and Germany. Cheap floor tiles - does not mean poor quality.
Ceramic tile is combined with other types of flooring
For large financial possibilities, it is permissible to decorate the kitchen floor tiles and more expensive. Then it is necessary to pay attention to manufacturers such as Absolut Keramika, Aparici, Azteca (Spain); Alta Ceramika, Ctrasarda, Magorica FAP Ceramice (Italy); Love Ceramic Tiles (Portugal). Their prices start from 1200 rubles / m² very simple tile. The upper limit is determined only your wallet.
Special thanks to the producers and the prices of ceramic granite and quartz-vinyl coatings. To avoid fakes, worth buying tiles from these materials from trusted manufacturers. In the post-production of porcelain occupied by such Russian companies as the Estima, Atlas Concorde, Ural granite, Italon. Their products are high quality and affordable. For example, in the Russian floor stoneware tiles 45x45 (photo samples are shown in proivzoditeley directories) will cost from 600 rubles per square meter.
Rectangular tiles laid often "stepping stones"
From foreign producers may be mentioned ceramic granite from Italian brands Delconca, Sintesi, Pastorelli (Cost from 2350 rubles per m²), and Chinese Sal Sapiente, Fiorano (rough guide the price from 1800 rubles / m²).
Deliveries of the quartz-vinyl flooring made from Belgian, Chinese, German, Swiss manufacturers. Square meter of the deck from the Belgian manufacturer Fine Floor, Contesse NV, Vinilam, Vinipol cost from 1700 rubles / m². Bit cheaper floor tiles of Chinese brands Alpine Floor, Art Tile, Decoria, Nox Eco Click (1300 rubles per m² and above). The road will be a choice of Pergo vinyl Swiss and Progress (2500 rubles per m²).
Kitchen floor lined with multi-colored square tiles
As you can see, today choice of floor tiling is big enough for a kitchen. Dozens of manufacturers, thousands of proposals for the structure, millions of colors, patterns, textures and styles. In this diversity, everyone can pick out the available tiles on the kitchen floor, which will serve as for years to come and give a good mood during quick morning snack or a traditional dinner with families.
