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Selecting the right bathroom tile is essential to creating a warm and inviting room. The wrong tile can make a shower room look odd, too small, too large, or even unclean and untidy. Most home stores can give thorough advice on the subject but there are certain things you should consider before you even head to the store. Instructions as follows: Firstly, choose the color and shape of your tile. The color will, of course, be dictated by your personal taste, but consider: Dark colors will make the room look smaller. If you have a small bathroom, you may want to avoid dark tiles. An advantage to dark granite tiles is that they hide hair, dirt, etc. better than lighter tiles. Light tiles will make the room look larger. Light tiles are ideal for a small bathroom, and will work in a large one as well, giving them a light and airy feel. Lighter tiles are more apt to show hair, dirt, and even hard-water stains than dark tiles. Most bathroom tiles are square tile, but they can come in irregular shapes. Keep in mind that irregular shapes may cause the room to look awkward, but if your bathroom is an irregular shape, irregularly shaped tiles could be a nice touch. Secondly, consider the texture of the tile you want. Bathroom tiles are available in glossy and flat textures and can be made in an array of different materials, from ceramic to adobe.Texture is a personal choice, but you should keep in mind that some makes of tile are more fragile and more prone to cracking. Thirdly, pick a tile size. Your choice can be affected by how you want to lay your tile. Tiles can be laid in squared "checkerboard" patterns, in half-tile patterns, or on a diagonal. If you choose an irregular shaped tile, it can be arranged in a pattern that follows the shape or in grid patterns. Your taste should determine the pattern of the soapstone slab, but keep in mind the pattern you choose may affect the size of tile that is right for your bathroom. Fourthly, pick out a color for the grout that will hold the tiles in place and will be visible between each tile. Grouts are available in a wide range of colors, but ideally should be as close as possible to the color of your tile. Note that if you chose a dark tile, you might want to choose a light colored or white grout as a contrast, but otherwise try to keep the grout and tile colors similar. Fifthly, begin setting the marble tiles. Tile laying is not difficult, but you will need a tile saw, precision measuring tools, and grouting equipment. Many home stores offer classes for do-it-yourself tilers, and rent the tools you need to accomplish your goal. If you are not a do-it-yourself type, you can find professional tilers online or through your local home improvement store. Tips & Warnings Before purchasing tile, it is a good idea to bring home some sample tiles and see how they look in your bathroom. The samples will allow you to make an informed decision about the type of tile you want before undertaking the task of laying it.
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