3 Best Practices to Choose Outdoor Tiles

Summer is approaching, and it is time to give your outdoor areas a new appeal this summer. However, choosing tiles for outdoor applications can be confusing. It is because there are many tiles that are proclaimed to be attractive, durable and hardwearing. However, outdoor tiles aren’t just about that.

This blog lists 3 best practices to stick to if you are looking to buy outdoor tiles –

Consider the Exact Application –

Put simply, where exactly you are going to use the tiles should be your first consideration. Just there is a variety of tiles for each indoor application such as bathroom, kitchen, basement, backsplash, etc., there are different products suggested for roofed outdoor area, open outdoor area, outdoor walls, garden paving, steeping stones, swimming pool, etc. You should tell the vendor about your specific purpose, before making your purchase.

Exposure To Sunlight & Weather –

Whether you have roofed outdoor area or open, it is obvious that an outdoor area will have sustain harsh weather that some delicate tiles and stones might not be suitable for.

The Styling, Design, Color, or Pattern You Want –

You always want your tiles (tiled surfaces) to have a brilliant appeal. For that, you will need to have a picture or inspiration in mind. After you have decided the material for your outdoor tiles, pick that color, shape or design of tile that best fits into your idea of outdoor purpose.

Here’s a cool tip to end with. Choose light color tile for roofed outdoor areas and dark-shade colored tiles for open outdoor areas.

If you are still not sure, you can always speak to us. Call us at (929) 292-1144 or send an email to info@mosaicsandtile.com . Or simply visit, MoisaicsAndTile.com to browse through our entire line.