When selecting the tiles for the decoration and construction of the bathroom. It is essential to understand the different types of tiles in Thomastown available in the market. Every tile type has some important characteristics which makes them different from others.  The material the make and the characteristics make them a good or a bad fit for the place. It depends on the type of place and the nature of material exposure. Let’s discuss few very common types of tiles which are considered as the most suitable for places prone to moisture such as: bathroom, basement and kitchen.

Ceramic tiles: it’s a famous type of tiles specifically recommended for the places which are prone to moisture such as: basement, bathroom, and kitchen and laundry area if we install tiles which are not moisture resistant; it going to fall off not only from the walls, but also from the floor (cracking effect). Ceramic tiles are made of brown, white and red clay which gives a durable and tough skin to the tiles and allow it to adjust with the other pattern of the floor. The materials of the tile make it more heavy dense and slip resistant, anti-stain and moisture resistant. Similarly this material has the maximum ability to absorb water. As a result for bathroom areas ceramic tiles are considered as the only option.

Porcelain tiles: This is another type of tiles exactly suitable for the moist area, but if you are looking for some style and designs then porcelain is the best possible option. Unlike ceramic; porcelain provides ample variety of designs and colors. These days’ people are adapting more porcelain and not ceramic, as ceramic are simple durable but when it comes to style and trend porcelain captures the market enormously. It’s a hard, dense nature tile which prevents scratches, slip resistant and water absorbent.

Stones: this is something considered as more close to nature and provides a natural feeling. Ceramic and Porcelain tiles provide artificial look (durable stylish but has a particular life after which it destroys). Stones tiles are considered more suitable for the external use, where exposure of sunlight, water and air are there. Stone tiles provide complete durability even in external environment; usually people who love nature install stone tiles even in washroom. Imagine stone tiles being durable even in external environment.

There are so many other types of tiles which are considered as the most suitable for places which are prone to moisture. But the best options are Ceramic and Porcelain; this is also dependent on the preference of the person and style which is more likeable by the person and it varies from person to person.