Large floor tiles: beautiful options in the interior

In the design of ceramic flooring in recent times there have been many changes. Even 10–20 years ago, manufacturers offered a standard tile of 30x30 cm for facing of apartments, while commercial objects and public institutions could afford the then seemingly gigantic size of 60x60 cm. It was a tile with a minimum of decor that looked like concrete or stone.

The first large-format richly decorated tiles began to produce Italian manufacturers. Currently product size can reach 120x240 cm (brand Kerama Marazzi) and 150x300 cm (Ariostea, Porcelaingres, Inalco). Such volumetric options, as a rule, are imitations of panels or carpets.

Floor tiles of large size allows you to give the interior a kind of "highlight", originality and solidity with a minimum of joints and seams. That is why the use of this finishing material as a floor covering has recently gained increasing popularity.

The advantages of large-format floor tiles are obvious:

• durability even with intensive use;
• ability to withstand heavy loads;
• environmental friendliness (does not emit hazardous substances) and hypoallergenic;
• fire safety and fire resistance (therefore, this finishing material can also be used to design fireplaces);
• practicality in the care;
• non-absorbability of unpleasant odors, dust and dyes;

• ease and speed of installation;
• minimum number of stitches;
• resistance to chemical cleaning agents (tile class AA - the most stable);
• non-conductive electricity (tile insulates the floor well);
• diverse design;
• high decorative qualities (tile “expensive” looks in the interior and can embody any design ideas).

Popular material - ceramic tilemade from clay. It is pressed and burned in a furnace. Such tiles are durable, excellent withstand temperature extremes. This type is suitable for decoration of residential premises.

Porcelain stoneware It should be used for the decoration of external space (in front of country houses) or public spaces, where the external impact on the tile is greater than in the apartment.In addition to clay, granite particles are present in this finishing material, which makes it particularly durable. In addition, porcelain is used in various climatic conditions, including extreme heat and severe frosts.

Natural stone or marble floor tiles - expensive pleasure. It is usually used in unique design projects or in the restoration of historical objects (for example, palaces).

Recently, increasing popularity for floor decoration both residential and industrial premises gets large-format tiles. Usually choose a size of 40x40 cm or more. In the shops you can offer decorative ceramics for the floor of the following parameters: 40x60 cm; 60x60 cm; 60x90 cm; 90x90 cm; 60x120 cm Of the new products can be noted and a unique size in the form of a carpet 120x240 cm.

Separately, you can select ceramic flooring large sizes. It is an elongated tile imitating the natural structure of wood, stone, concrete, marble or covered with a decorative pattern.This option is presented in the following typical sizes: 15x60 cm; 15x90 cm; 15x120 cm; 20x80 cm

Large tile for the floor is easy to install, as it involves a minimum of joints and seams. However, for the installation of material of large size requires the presence of at least 2 handlers with professional skills, and sometimes special equipment.

How to lay a large tile on the floor, see the following video.

When choosing a floor covering for a living room, you should focus not only on the price-quality ratio, but also on the practicality of the finishing material, as well as its design.

Terracotta tiles are “classics of the genre”. This flooring gives the room extra comfort. With this shade any pieces of furniture are perfectly combined. Particularly harmoniously terracotta tiles look in the styles of "country" and "eco".

If you want to bring bright colors and moods into the interior, choose floor tiles of contrasting shades. As a rule, each brand within a particular collection offers several tones that can be combined with each other.

If you want a fairy tale and mystery, you can order a floor covering in the form of a Persian carpet with oriental ornaments. In order not to overload the interior with details, in this case it is desirable to leave the walls plain.

For a classic living room, you should definitely choose a ceramic coating of soothing cream shades, which will visually increase the space of the room and add room to the light.

For the kitchen, it is better to choose non-staining shades of brown, beige and gray, which are easier to take care of.

If the windows face the north side, and there is not so much sun in the room, choose a finish of warm colors and, on the contrary, cold shades will perfectly fit into the “southern” kitchen.

For placement in the style of minimalism or high-tech fit plain floor without an ornament. Classic kitchen will complement the tile "marbled". For an interior in eco-style, a covering with imitation of natural wood or parquet is suitable.

The floors in the hallway are subject to constant external exposure. Daily moisture, dirt, salt and sand from the shoes fall on the ceramic surface. Therefore, for the hallway is suitable only flooring rugged.

You can try a combination of floors in different zones. For example, you can use two types of tiles, dividing the area at the front door and the rest of the space.

If the tile has a rough texture, do not choose light shades. Otherwise, dirt and dust accumulating between the embossed elements will spoil the appearance of the coating.Bright seams can also darken, so choose a non-marking grout of dark tones.

The most practical option for decorating the floor in the bathroom is a ceramic tile of light colors. Excellent visibility of pollution will allow you to maintain hygiene, which is especially important in this part of the house. At the same time, on the light tile, dried traces of water are not visible. More difficult to care for dark coating, because the moisture on it is very noticeable.

Do not forget that ceramic plates of large format are not suitable for every bathroom. More spectacular they look in spacious rooms.