Finishing the living room floor with tiles is a practical and stylish choice. This solution will allow you, if you wish, to make “warm” floors or implement an ultra-modern design project. And there’s no need to talk about durability and ease of use. How to choose tiles for the living room floor? What should you pay attention to?
Floor tiles are a practical and durable material that opens up a lot of possibilities for living room design.
Advantages and disadvantages
Today, tiles for finishing the floor in a room rank first in popularity. Externally, the surface is a kind of mosaic with more or less distinct boundaries of the fragments. At the same time, the fragments themselves differ in size, shape and color. In essence, the technology is no different from wall cladding. The only difference is in the thickness of the tiles: floor options are thicker and heavier.
Tile flooring combines reliability and attractive appearance
Advantages of floor tiles:
- Long service life, ability to withstand large loads and maintain an attractive appearance.
- It practically “does not react” to mechanical stress and is resistant to abrasion.
- Tile models are available that are not susceptible to fading in the sun and retain their original color during the period of use.
- It is extremely easy to maintain and can easily withstand not only wet cleaning, but also the use of chemicals and abrasives.
- Today, a wide range of color solutions is available, guaranteeing an “exact fit” into the interior of any palette and style.
- Modern tiles are made from different materials, which means you can find an option with the performance characteristics that you need (tiles in the living room, cork flooring or porcelain tiles - you choose).
- Laying tiles on the floor is not difficult; many people do it themselves, without involving specialists.
- Depending on the type of raw material, the size of the fragment and the complexity of the design, the cost of the tile also changes. You will always find an option that suits you not only in appearance, but also in price.
Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages:
- Especially in the cold season, tiles on the floor are very uncomfortable, so if possible, consider additional heating.
- Smooth surfaces (also called “glass-like”) are very slippery, which not only causes discomfort, but can be hazardous to health.
- Some materials emit characteristic sounds, each step is accompanied by a “clunking” sound, and not everyone likes this.
Ceramic tiles for fabric
This finish always looks luxurious - and in any palette. You can choose fabric-matched tiles to decorate your bathroom or living room.
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Color scheme and texture
First of all, the color of the flooring in the living room depends on your preferences. According to designers, the most practical and frequently used colors are coffee shades, as well as terracotta and sand yellow. Often a gray brick or stone tone is chosen for the floor.
When choosing the color of floor tiles, it is important to consider the size of the room. In a small living room it is better to lay light flooring
A stylish and expressive floor design comes from combining several colors on one surface.
Black color, although it looks unusual, is still inappropriate in the living room. It visually makes the room low and heavy, even if there are light inclusions. But smoky blue or gray-mint colors, diluted with beige or gray fragments, make the living room interesting and do not interrupt the overall design concept.
Gray tiles are perfect for flooring in a modern living room
Clearly shaped tiles in neutral shades help create a strictly and laconic design
In the interior of a modern living room, black and white tiles laid out with a geometric pattern look original.
The texture of modern tiles is more varied than ever. And if previously you had to choose between a glossy surface and a not so glossy one, today tiles with interesting effects and even 3D models are available. You can choose a matte finish, rough tiles or embossed tiles.
Glossy tiles attract attention with their perfectly smooth surface and shine.
By choosing the right tiles, taking into account the lighting of the room and the palette of wall decoration, you will turn the living room into a work of design art. It will always be a pleasure for you and your loved ones to be in such a room.
Combination of different types of coverings in the living room
The existing disadvantages of floor tiles can be compensated for by their combined use with other materials.
The most popular approach is to install tiles and laminate. And to finish joints and transitions, a cork expansion joint or molding is used.
In addition, the use of several flooring materials allows you to clearly delineate individual zones in the living room.
Tiles are most suitable for that part of the room where there is increased load. And in other places a laminate is placed that matches the color and texture.
Porcelain tiles have increased durability, but their installation requires the installation of heated floors. The material itself allows you to implement a variety of design ideas, since it can visually resemble marble, metal or wood.
Photos of living rooms with tiles on the floor
Antique brick tiles
This is an ideal option for a loft-style interior, which can also look expensive and representative.
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Minuses
The disadvantages of using tiles are as follows:
- Relatively high in price;
- Without additional heating, the floor turns out cold;
- Many products have a slippery surface;
- If any object falls on the floor, the tiles or the fallen object may be damaged;
It is very difficult to carry out high-quality finishing work on your own without experience.
Not so long ago, tiles were considered a material for damp rooms, and now, today they have confidently won their place in lounges and reception rooms.
