Ceramic Tile - a clay-bodied tile which is typically glazed and fired. less dense than a porcelain tile. Typically found on walls.
Cushion Edge - a rounded edge on a tile
Grout - the filler between tiles
Porcelain Tile - a refined clay-bodied tile which has been fired at a higher temperature than ceramic to create a harder, denser tile. Typically found on floors and walls.
Rectified Edge - a square cut edge on a tile
Sealer - a liquid coating applied after tiling to 'seal' tiles from surface damage such as staining
Vitrified Tile - another name for a porcelain tile. The process of creating a porcelain tile is called 'vitrification'.

Not all tile shapes and sizes work well in every room. We wanted to provide a few rules of thumb to go by when selecting the correct tile size for your project.

the bigger the room, the larger the tile. The smaller the room, the smaller the tile. This one seems simple but can often be the reason a tiny bathroom feels even smaller.if you have a plain tile, increase the style with an interesting laying pattern. The humble 300 x 600 gloss white wall tile can be elevated to another level with some creative laying - try a vertical brick bond pattern.grout lines attract the eye. Have you noticed the girl in the vertical striped dress looks taller? Same principle with tiles - use the grout lines to your advantage. In a room with a low ceiling, lay narrow 300 x 100mm tiles vertically on the wall in a stack bond pattern to create lots of vertical lines. The lines draw the eye and create a taller feeling in the room.

There is certainly a few exceptions to the above rules but if you start with these principles, you will be well on your way to a designer masterpiece.

Its important to make sure you have the right people doing your install. The most beautiful tiles in the world cannot out-shine a mediocre installation.

Depending on the size of the job, you may want to do the work yourself. This is fine for smaller projects but as the complexity increases, there is plenty of advantage in calling on some expert help.

Smaller local tilers from the local papers can often be the most cost effective solution to a residential project. By minimizing daily travel expenses and down-time sitting in traffic, they can focus on getting the job done. Be sure to request job references of other customers as there is less consistency with the small contractors. There is plenty of gems out there in this category.

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