Tiling is one of the more affordable flooring options available in South Africa. It’s also got many long-term benefits with regards to cleaning and maintenance. But tiles are not everyone’s favourite flooring style, and with so many other options out there, you may have crossed tiles off your list. Wait! Before you do that, look at these four tile styles that are completely out of the box.
1. The stone look
There’s a massive range of tiles that have been manufactures to look and feel exactly like stone, brick and even cladding. Stone flooring can reach up to four times the price of tiles, so why not opt for a tile that looks so much like stone, nobody will be able to tell the difference?
2. The fabric look
Believe it or not, tiles can even resemble fabric. Your guests will not believe their eyes when you tell them they’re walking on tiles; and they’ll have to bend down and feel it for themselves to be sure. These designs give any room the look & feel of a carpeted area, but when it comes to cleaning, you’ll enjoy all the convenience of tiles. Furthermore, you won’t have to deal with carpet damage.
3. The wood look
Tiles can also be manufactured to look exactly like wood! Real wood is uneven and contains wood grain textures that offer a rustic, natural look. Today’s tiles follow that exact same style, giving you the option to place what seems to be wood flooring. But these are nothing more than normal tiles with an uncanny resemblance to wood.
4. Variable sizes
It’s trendy nowadays to place large tiles down for a more modern look. Smaller tiles can also look good if they follow a stylish pattern. But why not opt for both? There’s a certain randomness that looks absolutely amazing when you combine various sizes of the same tile across your home. Visit your nearest supplier and ask to see some of these options.
With these great styles, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to this relatively affordable floor option. Speak to a tile expert today and weigh up your options. Remember to take your tiling expert with you when settling on a choice of tile so you can get professional advice on the installation time, price and complexity of the project.