Tile under the tree. Characteristics and features of use

A worthy alternative to materials made of natural wood for finishing the floor and walls is ceramic and ceramic granite tiles for wood. It happens that due to some reasons, the installation of the floor from the wood is impossible - for example, in the office a lot of visitors per day, and the boards under your feet will quickly wear out under the influence of dirt, moisture and loads. In this case, it is worth considering the use of tiles, stylized for natural tree species.

Advantages of wood tile

Tree is traditionally considered to be the mostthe most beautiful materials for interior decoration. Imitation of natural wood is very popular among many types of flooring, as well as materials for wall finishing. The use of ceramic and ceramic granite tiles will allow to combine the interior decorativeness of natural wood and ease of care for tiles. In addition, the use of such materials makes it possible to preserve the natural resources of forest resources. Modern production technologies make it possible to produce materials with different texture, embossing and pattern. Tile for a tree is widely used for the design of modern interiors, is not too expensive. Tiled floor is cheaper than wood, as well as carpet and linoleum, does not fade and does not deform with time.

Traditionally ceramic tiles were used in kitchens, in dining rooms and bathrooms, and recently there was a tendency to trim hallways, halls, as well as attics and terraces, swimming pools. Modern tile for wood on the floor has a number of advantages, among which:

• high aesthetics and decorativeness;
• environmentally friendly - this finishing material is natural in composition and non-toxic;
• strength, durability and durability;
• resistance to significant temperature changes;
• moisture resistance and low hygroscopicity - when properly laid, the tile flooring protects against leaks and the formation of mold and fungi;
• resistance to aggressive chemical agents;
• in case of mechanical damage the tile is easy to replace;
• easy care;
• a good balance of quality and price.

A wide selection of textures and colors of the tiles will make it possible to imitate a wooden floor or parquet, which can be distinguished from the traditional coating of wood, only walking along it with bare feet. Such materials will not be able to transfer the heat inherent in natural wood, but the performance of the tile is much higher.

In addition, it is easy to install, hygienic, easy to clean, does not emit and does not absorb odors, strong enough, withstands significant weight loads - which means it does not need pressure from heavy furniture and household appliances. Such floors are not rotting, they are fireproof.

The disadvantages of floor tiles for wood include:

• in bedrooms and children's rooms the use of such flooring can be irrational without a system of "warm floor" - ceramic tiles cold to the touch;
• labor-intensive laying tiles - compared, for example, with linoleum;
• as a rule, tiled floor serves for a very long time without loss of functional qualities and its decorativeness - so it may be time to get bored.

Thanks to modern technology, you can buy a tile for a tree, which is almost not different in appearance from natural wood, from various manufacturers.

Types and characteristics of wood tiles

Depending on the production method, the following types of floor tiles for wood are distinguished:

• ceramic;
• ceramic granite.

Both types are made from clay by firing. Ceramic tiles for wood consist of two layers - the base and decorative enamel, modern production technologies allow you to create finishing materials that are not distinguishable from the wood surface of different textures and shades.

The difference between ceramic granite tiles is that it is made from pressed clay mass by firing at higher temperatures, as a result of which the ceramic mass acquires new properties. There is a sintering of the material in a monolithic mass with very valuable characteristics, comparable with the properties of natural stone. Tile granite under a tree is distinguished by its high strength, high moisture resistance and frost resistance, which gives new possibilities for design and design in various rooms.

Tile marking

When buying a tile for wood, you should pay attention to the material marking:

• wear resistance is denoted by "PEI" - the maximum value is V( this tile is used for public places with a large number of visitors).For the finishing of the floor of living quarters, the use of materials with the value of this parameter III-IV is recommended;
• coefficient of friction - its index is important for determining the degree of slip of the tile. Tiles under the tree in the bathroom should have a significant schnehovatosti. The coefficient of friction of the floor tile is denoted by the letter R, its maximum value is 13( such a tile is distinguished by increased safety in operation and can be used for industrial facilities, basin lining).At home, floor tiles with a coefficient of friction of 11-12 can be used;
• chemical resistance - suitable materials marked "A" or "AA" - important for surfaces often treated with detergents and cleaning agents.

Features of choice

Wood tiles can simulate aged wood, parquet, laminate, boards of various formats and shades.

It is recommended to choose a tile for the floor and walls of the bathroom, characterized by high moisture resistance, non-slip surface and matt shades. Tiles for the kitchen under the tree, taking into account the specifics of the room, should be different in terms of wear resistance and chemical resistance, as well as a finely porous surface structure, so that it can be washed more easily from kitchen soiling. In the kitchen interior it is possible to trim a part of the walls with a tile under the tree - a working area, creating the effect of wooden panels. This decoration will give the kitchen an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. For tiling walls suitable tiles with a lower strength than the floor, respectively, its price will be significantly lower.

Tiles with a matte surface in various interiors have a number of advantages, as it is more practical than glossy, is characterized by lower slip values, there are not so visible traces of mechanical damage and scratches.

When choosing the shades of tiles for wood, the following nuances should be considered:

• for the decoration of living spaces, it is recommended to choose a tile for wood, combined with furniture, it is also possible to use contrasting tones - for example, a combination of dark and bleached wood looks spectacular;
• for small rooms advise choosing a tile of light warm shades with an implicitly expressed relief - such a decoration will visually increase the space;
• in large and spacious rooms it is recommended to use juicy saturated tone tiles.

Laying of tiles, imitating wood

Works on finishing with ceramic and granite tiles are not very complicated, but require careful planning and scrupulousness. To achieve the best aesthetic effect, one should strive for a seamless technology for laying the ceramic floor in order to achieve maximum stealth unobtrusiveness. This can be achieved with the help of selection and spreading patterns of tiles with smooth transitions( especially important for clearly expressed relief patterns, as well as trimmed tiles), the use of the thinnest distance crosses, as well as a similar shade of grout.

For laying a tile imitating wood, some experience of similar works is required, but if desired, such mounting can be done independently. The wide range of tiles imitating a variety of wood species is on sale, including exotic all kinds of colors, when using them in the interior it is possible to achieve striking effects when it's hard to believe that you do not have wooden panels and floors.

Tile for wood - photo

Tile for wood - video