High humidity, constant temperature changes, difficulties with everyday cleaning. Standard features of any kitchen in a modern apartment or private house. The best coating for this room would be ceramic kitchen tiles, able to protect walls from moisture. In addition, ceramics has other important characteristics.
The most important selection factors
High-quality tiles are thick enough to resist mechanical stress. This is equally important for both floor and wall coverings. Tiles that are too thin will accumulate fatigue and crack over time. In addition, it is worth paying attention to other recommendations of specialists:
- Strength class of at least third, the second and first are absolutely not suitable.
- The absence of any cracks or chips, both on the outside and on the inside.
- Resistance of the front side to standard and chemically active detergents.
- For flooring only tiles with a rough surface.
- There is also an indicator of hardness, it is better to focus on the number seven.
Size and shape are practically irrelevant. Large tiles are easier to lay over large areas of floors and walls. Medium ones will produce less waste. The main thing is to choose the pattern or shade of color that best suits the future interior and the furniture used in the kitchen.
Kitchen apron
If you cover the work area along the walls with ceramic tiles, maintaining hygienic and visual cleanliness in the kitchen will be much easier. But, since the surface will be regularly wiped with rags and various detergents, including those with abrasive components, the choice of tiles plays an important, key role. The main factors worth highlighting are:
- minimum possible porosity, better glossy surface;
- enamel resistant to chemically active substances;
- ability to withstand temperature changes;
- ceramic tiles should not accumulate moisture;
- the optimal thickness of individual tiles is 3-4 mm.
The design, as in the case of flooring, depends solely on the personal preferences of the property owners. But, it is worth remembering that, unlike wallpaper, replacing a tiled surface is quite difficult. It is necessary to take a responsible approach to the future design of the kitchen so that all family members like it.
