Tile on the floor in the bathroom

Tile flooring in the bathroom is a traditional kind of flooring in this room. But, whatever it is, although this is the usual material, tile selection on the floor in the bathroom should be approached with special scrupulousness. Why? First of all, because this room with special conditions and not every covering (tile) can withstand them - the tile for the bathroom floor must meet certain criteria.

Criteria for choosing a bathroom tile

1. Since the bathroom is a premise with high humidity, the tile, as a floor covering, should have a minimum level of moisture absorption (about 6-7%). In this regard, it is possible to recommend a rectified (or seamless) tile. The peculiarity of the production technology of such a tile allows its laying practically without seams, which additionally reduces the probability of moisture penetration.
2. Floor covering in the bathroom (tiles) should also have increased chemical inertness - resistance to the effects of household chemicals. This parameter should be indicated on the packaging in the form of a marking: AA - very high, A - high, B - medium, C and D - low.
3. Stability of color and resistance to temperature differences are also important criteria that influence the choice of this or that floor tile. Another parameter is the wear resistance of the tile. In accordance with this indicator, the tiles on the floor in the bathroom are usually selected from 1-3 classes, designed for rooms with medium and low intensity loads (for reference: all classes of tile resistance to wear 5)
4. And, perhaps, the most important parameter of selection of floor tiles for the bathroom is the coefficient of friction. In this case, it should be high - 9, because the higher its index, the less slippery tiles. From this indicator, we can say, depends on a safe stay in the bathroom in case of water hit on the floor. Therefore, the best choice for a bathroom can be considered a matt tile, with some roughness of the surface or with relief.

Color, size and design of the floor tiles for the bathroom

Choosing a tile in the bathroom, no doubt, should take into account their individual preferences in terms of color performance or the overall design of this finishing material. Preferably, of course, light, neutral shades - they contribute to a visual increase in space. While the tile of dark tones gives the room solidity and solidity.