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Floor tiles: which one to choose

Today we will talk about the basic information, the knowledge of which is necessary to make a successful choice of floor tile materials.

How did the tile prove itself in the presence of other finishing materials that can compete with it? Firstly, it is safety, because natural materials are used in its production, which are subjected to high-temperature treatment, which, in turn, reduces the risk of release of harmful substances during its operation. Also, the tile is not afraid of various bacterial flora and pollution. In addition, modern floor tiles are fire-resistant and practically do not conduct electric current. And its high wear resistance and durability are known to everyone. But, not every type of tile offered by manufacturers of building materials is universal and suitable for finishing a particular room.

Choosing a suitable tile coating

Here is the pattern, pattern or color that you were looking for for your floor tiles, and, it seems, the tedious search is over. But no: it is also important to clarify its technical characteristics. In order to determine whether the tile you have chosen is suitable for the planned work, carefully study the packaging: it usually has all the necessary information on it:

- firstly, the package should have a pictogram in the form of a foot on a black or shaded background. The first type of marking shows that the tile is recommended for floor coverings, and the second one guarantees its high wear resistance, which is necessary for rooms with a heavy load on the floor (public places: shops, offices, restaurants, etc.);

- in terms of wear resistance and abrasion resistance, tiles are of 5 classes, which are displayed in Roman numerals (from I (the smallest) and ending with V (the maximum));

- if you are looking for tiles in the bathroom, kitchen or swimming pool, an important indicator will be its resistance to various cleaning agents and other chemically active substances, reflected on the packaging with the symbols AA (high protection) and further, descending, B, C and D.

- if you are going to lay out tiles on the street, an important indicator of its frost resistance will be represented by a snowflake enclosed in a triangle.

Also, the image of identical icons located one after the other indicates a higher indicator of the displayed value.

Summing up, it is important to note that there is no need to chase the maximum values of the technical characteristics of the tile, thinking that this reflects its high quality. For example, for a bathroom, the indicators of the material's resistance to various chemicals are important, and its wear resistance and abrasion resistance, on the contrary, can vary up to Class III. In rooms with high traffic, these values should be higher. Accordingly, a thoughtful and systematic approach to the choice of finishing material will allow you to enjoy a beautiful floor covering for a long time, saving yourself from unnecessary expenses. Acesse o Slot All e descubra uma seleção de jogos emocionantes.