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There are a host of tiles in the market, and each has its specific use
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— Photo: Nagara Gopal
In vogue: Ceramic flooring is catching up in the city.
A tiled floor adds character to the room. The most sought after option after stone, tiles have long been an integral part of construction. Finding the perfect tile with exact shape, colour and price is easy nowadays. There are many types of tiles available in the market and each one is noted for its specific use.
Ceramic tiles top the list when it comes to choice. They are known to be heat and corrosion resistant in the long run.
Priced at Rs.42 to Rs. 67 per square feet (sq. ft.), they come with highlighted colours and designs. The finishes include anti-skid and mat, which are used on steps and in bathrooms.
One has to remember that floor tiles come in squares and wall tiles are mostly rectangular.
Wooden finish
Moreover, a range of designer ceramic tiles come in wooden finishing, thus giving the floor a wooden appearance. Tiles with highlighted pebbles and a glossy look are available for Rs.315 per piece.
“These tiles are designed to add personality to the room. For instance a designer tile with glass pebbles, if highlighted with a lamp, will make the room look exotic,” says B.J. Kalyan Chakravarthy, architect with a private firm.
Next on the list is the vitrified tile. It is non-porous and does not absorb water like the conventional tile. It is known for its glazed look and classic shine and is mostly being used in offices and commercial buildings.
It costs between Rs.49 and Rs.93 for a 2ft. by 2ft. tile and is available in colours such as Pearl grey, Jet black and Oracle Jaisalmer, to name a few.
Best option
On the other hand, if one is looking for the conventional yet glossy look, glass mosaic tiles are the best option. These tiles have multicoloured blocks in them with a glass finish that makes them shine. Mostly used in kitchens, swimming pools, wash rooms and pooja rooms, the tiles are priced at Rs.163 per sq.ft.
“Glass mosaic tiles have to be placed carefully if one is mixing and matching them. Moreover, with the availability of designs, one has a number of options to choose from depending on the place where they intend to fix these tiles”, says Unit Head, Home Town, Venu G. Vedula.
Exterior use
Hand-made tiles are a perfect example of ‘art-meets-construction.’ Some of them are glossy.
Hand-made roof tiles and arches range from Rs.263 to Rs. 288 per sq.ft. Most of them are used for the exterior parts of the building such as walls, steps and elevations.
Another use in buildings comes in the form of the mosaic name plate. Alphabets made in mosaic tiles are available for Rs.40 each.
Unlike marble, tiles are pre-polished and are ready to use apart from being low on maintenance.
“Most people use acid to clean tiles, which is wrong. A range of cleaning solutions is available in the market,” says a dealer.
ABHIJIT DEV KUMAR
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