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KITCHEN TILE VS BATHROOM TILE: WHATS THE DIFFERENCE?
If you are in the process of choosing tile for your new construction or home remodeling project, at some point you will be faced with the decision of choosing tile for both your kitchen and your bathroom. You may be inclined to think that bathroom tile and kitchen tile are the same. The truth of the matter is this: although tile for the kitchen and tile for the bathroom may be made of similar materials, different areas of the home require different types of tile. As a result, the sales and service team has complied for you the following guide to help you understand the difference between bathroom and kitchen tile so that you can make an informed choice for your project.
Bathroom Tile Basics
Bathroom tiles must fulfill two basic requirements: they must be slip-resistant and tolerate lots of moisture. In fact, there are plenty non absorbent tiles on the market. Therefore, you shouldn’t have much trouble finding one that is safe to walk on when it is wet. Lots of times, matte finished tiles have some sort texture to them, so these work well in a bathroom. You do not have to worry about the “slip factor” when it comes to shower walls in a bathroom. However, humidity is an issue in bathrooms so make sure to take “porosity” of the tile into consideration. Porosity refers to the degree to which ceramic and porcelain tiles are able to absorb water. The more porous it is, the more water the tile absorbs. For example, unglazed tile and grout is very porous, while glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles are nonporous.
Kitchen Tile Basics
Kitchens are the epicenter of life in a home. Kitchens are not just for cooking: they are place for entertaining and spending time with family. In general, kitchens get the most traffic of any area of home. As a result, the type of tile you choose for the kitchen must not only be attractive and aesthetically pleasing, but it must be resistant to heavy traffic. Typically, ceramic tile is used in high-traffic areas. However, there are certain types of porcelain tiles that work well in busy kitchens. As for the backsplash in a kitchen, remember to select a tile that can be cleaned easy and is stain resistant.
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