Mosaics and Tile

Gloss tiles are those popular shiny tiles that have a glass-like reflective finish. Their super smooth and shin surface is designed to brighten up your indoor ambiance. They are the queen of illusion. They make your small rooms appear larger with their mirror-like reflect. So, if you use gloss or glossy tiles in your kitchen, you can expect these things to happen in your kitchen – Bigger Space – Not exactly bigger. You will have a space that feels bigger than its actual size. If you have a small kitchen, then this is right type of tile to use on your walls and backsplash. This will create an illusion of more space. Less Power Consumption – Since it is shiny and reflective, your kitchen will tend to require fewer electric lights and bulbs. This will potentially reduce the annual power consumption in your kitchen, and with that your power bills too. Bright Ambiance – The shine and reflect of these tiles will make your kitchen shine up on their own. There will be more ligh...

Ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles are available in a wide range of surface finish options. These include, polished, unpolished, matte, glazed, and gloss. This blog compares the features of matte and gloss finish tiles –  Matte Tiles – Matte tiles are tiles that have a texture on them. For example: Wood look or wood textured tiles are matte finish. These tiles are smooth, but not as smooth as polished tiles. This is why they provide better grip when walked upon. When used in bathroom, they are not slippery. You find matte finish on ceramic-porcelain and vinyl tiles usually. But matte can also be found on painted or retouched tiles. Gloss Tiles – As the name may indicate, gloss tiles have glass like surface. These tiles are highly smooth and have an attractive reflect. They can be used any indoor walls, including that of your bathroom, kitchen, and living. They do not make a wise decision for bathroom floor, as they get extremely slippery when wet. So, they should be used for floor ...