Brick floor tiles in the interior

Among the modern materials used in facing the floor, clinker tiles occupy one of the first places. This is due to its high performance data, as well as environmental friendliness, since its production uses only highly plastic grades of shale clay. This material is considered to be universal, so the clinker floor tiles in the interior of any home will not only be appropriate, but also help to give a special accent.

To dispel any concerns about the relevance of clinker tiles in the interior, first of all, it is necessary to assess its practical features, which include:

• resistance to various mechanical and adverse weather conditions, such as sudden changes in temperature, UV rays, high humidity;
• excellent anti-slip properties;
• resistance to aggressive chemicals;
• abrasion resistance;

• the absolute absence of toxic substances and their fumes, even when heated;
• fire resistance;
• high strength at all-round loads;
• durability;
• immunity to various contaminants.

The clinker tile is not an easy material, the weight of 1 m2 of such a coating is 16-20 kg, depending on the thickness of the product. It is possible to separately distinguish the panels, which consist of two layers and are intended for exterior finishing: clinker bricks and self-extinguishing insulation polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam.

For finishing only the strong basis is used.

The thickness of the clinker is determined by its purpose:

• for living rooms, baths, toilets, suitable clinker 8–12 mm thick;
• for the hallway, the kitchen is preferred thickness of 12 - 16 mm;
• for the veranda or terrace it is necessary to use a thicker, up to 18 mm.

The dimensions of the product can vary in limited parameters, because the tile for floors must withstand stationary and dynamic loads, and for this it is necessary to maintain a balance between its thickness and size. The most common dimensions are: 30 × 30 cm, 20 × 20 cm, 33 × 33 cm, 12 × 20 cm and the shape of a brick is 11.5 × 24 cm.

Clinker tiles are divided into types, based on the texture of the outer layer:

• rustic (imitation of roughly cut stone);
• smooth;
• rough;
• structural.

Manufacturers have developed a special look - anti-slip floor tiles. This covering is used in bathrooms, pools, public places.

Currently, very often clinker is used for cladding the front doors and plinths of buildings of various purposes, these include residential buildings and public buildings.

In the interior of rooms, this material is used as actively, namely, using this coating, you can create original accents, decorate fireplaces, stoves, stairs, doorways and window openings.

Clinker tiles are perfect for finishing:

• areas around the pools;
• terraces, gazebos, verandas;
• stairs, steps, porch;

• floors in the kitchen, in the bathroom and toilet, in the hallway;
• public areas with high traffic;
• garages and parking spaces;
• workshops and production facilities.

Before choosing a clinker tile for interior cladding, it is necessary to determine in advance the amount of raw material, having calculated the area to be coated. About 10% of the waste should be added to the total area. Each package with tiles should be carefully examined for the presence of radically different products by color or texture.

Simultaneously with the purchase of tiles you need to purchase and glue recommended by the manufacturer of the coating.

Regarding the choice of colors or texture of clinker tiles, it depends only on personal preferences and the general stylistic idea.

Of great importance to the manufacturer. It is believed that higher-quality products are manufactured by foreign firms, but the finishing material produced in Russia has proven to be a worthy competitor.Besides the fact that the product of domestic manufacture is of high quality, its cost is much lower than foreign analogues.

Interior styles in which clinker tiles will be most suitable:

• Loft - This is an interpretation of warehouse or factory premises, the basis of such a direction has always been considered the presence of a wall with brick luggage and flooring in the same design. Making the surface of a tile imitating bricks is the basis of this style.
• Country music requires a mandatory combination of brick walls and natural wood, the presence of a fireplace or a large stove in the room is one of the important conditions of this style. The tile imitating a tree or a brick in a different palette, as well as possible will be suitable for this style.

• Minimalism - The essence of the style is able to emphasize the rough brickwork, for which the brick of red, brown or brown color is most often used. Clinker tiles can help in the imitation of such material.
• High tech - white glazed clinker tiles will help to emphasize the originality of the modern style.
• For classic styles more popular clinker tiles that imitate stone, it is perfect for cladding columns or walls.

Often clinker tiles are used in decoration to emulate the laying of real brick. This is a modern design trend that gives a special charm and chic to the room in almost any stylistic direction. Since the material is considered environmentally friendly and stylistically universal, its use will be a good solution in all rooms: offices, bedrooms for adults and children, hallways, halls, libraries, billiard rooms. This tile can be laid on all surfaces, but only on one to give a special accent.

Very good clinker with antique antique furniture., emphasizes the entire chic of forged wall lamps and original glass elements. Expensive textiles, velvet or glossy satin, expensive voluminous wallpaper, textured plaster, stucco molding look in a completely new way against the background of the surfaces revetted with this tile.

Balconies, framed by clinker tiles, look great in combination with rich green flowers. This material is also considered suitable when designing fireplaces or creating their imitation, facing of columns.

It is important that you can create contrasts, experimenting with shades of clinker. For example, a combination of coal-gray and white is considered to be very common. Such duets allow you to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

In modern styles, clinker tiles sometimes play a major role. The surfaces revetted with this coating are wonderfully combined with electronic equipment and modern furniture, emphasizing the splendor of chromed metal and glass elements.

A rather bold decision is to use clinker cladding in the children's bedroom. The most suitable option would be the room where the boys live, since such a coating will allow to convey the atmosphere of a knight's castle. In addition, the brick tile will add an interesting composition with bright elements of children's furniture.

Experts recommend several original solutions cladding clinker tiles, suitable for every taste.

From the proposed options, you can choose the most acceptable for yourself.

Clinker in the kitchen is a suitable material for partial decoration, that is, for the decoration of the apron, as well as one side of the room. If there are arches or pillars in the kitchen, then a tile of a light shade can easily become an addition to plastered or painted walls in bright colors. The interior of this room will turn out in the Mediterranean style.

Since the clinker tile is fireproof, it can be safely used in facing of fireplaces, chimneys. This coating brings romance and comfort to the room. In this case, the color, texture and design of the tile must be selected to match the floor or installed furniture.

A wall lined with clinker can serve as an excellent backdrop for artistic works of art, antiques and highlight expensive furniture. To bring originality into the living room or bedroom, it is enough to create an accent wall from the clinker that flows smoothly onto the floor, to which a bed or another comfortable sleeping place will be moved.

It looks good partial trim clinker tiles, for example, the bottom,as well as in the design of door or window openings.

You can find out how the clicker tile is laid out in the video below.