Whether renovating or building, one of the toughest decisions to make during a building project is the tile selection. Tiles are the most popular flooring solution and are essential for any bathroom. Thus, tiles are not a choice; they are a requirement.
Choosing the right tiles in Perth can be a daunting task, particularly if you have no prior experience. There are, however, some tips to make selecting tiles in Perth less intimidating and more straightforward. The critical selection criteria for any tile selection are the application, type, quality, size, and design.
Tile Application
The first step in any tile selection is to know what you’re shopping for. Where will the tile be applied? Are you after a floor tile, wall tile, bathroom tile, splashback tile, etc.? Each application will call for different types of tiles and tile sizes.
Type of Tile
Looking at our tile categories alone, you will see many different types of tiles. There are tiles suitable for only wall installations, floor installations, and outdoor installations, and then there are tiles made from porcelain, ceramic, marble and other materials. There are also feature tiles, white tiles, splashback tiles, subway tiles, and mosaic tiles. Knowing your application, the next step is to narrow down which type of tile is best suited for your needs.
Tile Quality
The tile quality is an important consideration, particularly for floor tiles. You’ll want to invest in tiles that provide the right quality for the application. Many tiles in our range are from renowned manufacturers StoneWorld and come with a 10-year warranty.
Tiles also have ratings that help to determine the quality, namely, slip resistance and wear resistance ratings. In high-foot-traffic areas, it pays to invest in tiles that have high wear-resistance ratings. Likewise, tiles with high slip resistance ratings are preferred in wet areas and outdoors.
Tile Size
As mentioned, the size of a tile also matters. The rule of thumb to follow is; large tiles for large areas and small tiles for small areas. Therefore, large-format floor tiles are suitable for tiling the living areas of a home, but smaller tiles are better suited for bathrooms and showers in particular.
Tile Design
With the application, type, quality, and size considered, it’s just a matter of choosing the right tile design. Consider the overall design style you want to achieve in your home and select tiles that reflect and complement this style. There’s no shortage of tiles designs, from plain tiles to timber look tiles and feature tiles with extravagant patterns and designs.
For cheap tiles in Perth that are high in quality and low in price, turn to Ross’s Discount Home Centre. As one of the biggest suppliers in the tiling industry, you’ll find the perfect tile at the right price from our tile store. Shop online for shipping across Perth Metro areas, or visit our Guildford showroom to view our entire range.
