Different tile patterns have been around since there have been tiles. And since that time the inevitable question has always come up: “Which tile pattern should I choose?” However today that question is even harder to answer because of the many advances in tiling which provide with more materials and options than any other time in history. However there are 3 questions to help you narrow down your choices and get you on the fast track to choosing the right one.
What do I want to ultimately accomplish in this space?
Not answering this question correctly or honestly is the
number one cause of dissatisfaction when installing tiles. You have to really ask yourself what is the
purpose of the pattern. Take your time
and really think about this. Maybe you
just want something that looks nice. Or
maybe you want to create a beautiful focal point for your kitchen or
bathroom. Maybe you just want a pattern
that goes with the one on the wall but doesn’t make the room look to busy. Whatever your motive is you should take your
time and truthfully answer this question.
While the herringbone pattern may have looked great in the tile brochure
you looked at it, it might not seem so great when you realize it’s just too
much for your room and probably your wallet as well because your tile guy had
to make ten times the amount of cuts when installing it. There’s nothing worse than having reality set
in after paying for tile to be put down and realizing you just paid a lot of
money for something that doesn’t work in the space, and you’re going to have to
look at it for the next ten years every time you walk in the room. Each tile
pattern has its own unique niche that it really works for and but also those it
doesn’t. Take your time ask yourself
what you really want to accomplish and then look at all your options.
How does the pattern affect the space as a whole?
This is a question that is often never asked. Most people tend to just look at the floor or
the wall where they are installing their pattern but not the space as a
whole. Sure, you asked yourself what you
wanted to accomplish and decided on the black and white checkerboard pattern
installed diagonally to create the look a wider, yet classic room. And it worked. However it clashes with your new couch or the
wallpaper. Don’t just look at the exact
place where you are going to install the pattern but look at the room as a
whole cohesive unit and think about how the pattern will affect this unit.
What material does this pattern look the best in and does
that material work in my space?
Just like each tile pattern has its own places where it
works and it doesn’t, they also have certain materials that really make them look
great. Certain patterns like the
Versailles are typically only suited for stone tiles, or the straight lay with
ceramic tiles. You need to identify
which materials the pattern you like works the best with and if those materials
work with you and your room.
Ask yourself these 3 questions and they will save you
thousands of lost dollars and years of being disappointed. Ask yourself what you need to accomplish,
and look at your options. Then ask
yourself if these options work in the room or space as a whole. If they do, find out the material that works
the best for that pattern and if works as well. Using this method you can easily eliminate
the tile patterns that are not right and find the one that really is.
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