Guest post- 10 reasons why you should choose porcelain tiles for your bathroom makeover!

This article is provided by Jeremiah Erasga.



Adding tiles to your home will beautify your space
with exceptional elegance. For more positive outcome, you can refer to the
usage and installation of porcelain tiles over ceramic tiles, quartz tiles or any other. Typical disadvantage, at first look, may be
the cost. However, porcelain tiles are a great investment because the value can
potentially increase through time. In this article, we will discuss 10 more
reasons why you should choose porcelain tiles for your bathroom makeover.



10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Porcelain Tiles
for Your Bathroom Makeover



1. Hard



Over ceramic tiles and quartz tiles, porcelain
tiles prove to be hardest. All are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are made
with clay that is more purified and refined. The materials are fired at a
higher temperature and with greater pressure, resulting in an extremely dense
and hard material.



2. Long-wearing



Porcelain materials have made their mark on the
industry and this is just why so many designers and tile experts recommend
porcelain tiles to be used in kitchens and bathrooms walls and floors. If you
want long-wearing stuff, porcelain tiles can be your best bet. Whether you’re
living in a hot or cold weather climates (even up to freezing temperature
zones), these tiles would remain durable and long-wearing because they have a
low moisture absorption rate. They are less likely to form cracks. In
addition, porcelain tiles are much denser than standard ceramic tiles. They are
guaranteed to stay as durable for a lifetime when installed the right way.



3. Resistant to Stains



The bathroom floor is often prone to having stained
marks because of frequent use and infrequent cleaning. Especially when you
do not have time and a routine to maintain cleanliness in the bathroom,
porcelain tiles may just save you. The material is non-porous so these tiles
would not harbor bacteria. Also, the tile's dense nature makes it more
resistant to staining.



4. Resistant to Slips



Wet surfaces are often slippery. If you have a child or an elderly person in your home, it is better to provide safety in your
bathroom by installing porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles have a very high
coefficient of friction, making it slip-resistant.



5. Aesthetically Pleasing



In the market, there are many sizes available from small mosaics to large slabs, surface finishes, colors, patterns and textures
of porcelain tiles. The design can be as simple as a solid color or very
stylized and complicated depending on your preference. The borders can be highlighted
and these tiles on the border of the room can become major accents to visually
make the bathroom more aesthetically pleasing.



6. Resistant to Frost



Porcelain tiles are not only frost-proof but they
are as well frost-resistant. Porcelain materials have the ability of
withstanding many cycles of freezing and thawing without disintegrating amidst
wet conditions. Amount of frost damage would be minimal.



7. Resistant to Wears and Scratches



When it comes to wear and scratch resistance,
porcelain tile flooring outshines every other type of tiles including slate,
granite, quartz tiles and even marble. With porcelain tile, you do not have to worry about fading
and the effects of applying harsh cleaning agents that lead to breaks and
cracks because of heavy loads and longtime use.



8. Great Flexibility



If your style is sophisticated or classic, porcelain tiles offer lasting design solutions as they are
flexible. If you have an irregular bathroom floor area, you can still use
porcelain tiles because these tiles can be rectified. You can cut a tile to a
precise size so all tiles are identical. This allows the handyman or your
contractor to set extremely tight grout joints.



9. Easy Cleaning



Porcelain tiles are a practical choice for flooring,
walls and countertops in your bathroom because they are easily maintained.
These tiles do not require heavy polishing, waxing, or sealing at all. You just
need a damp rug or mop to clean the surface.



10. Resistant to Fire



Porcelain tiles offer not just looks but also
function as they serve to resist from fire. Indeed, porcelain does not burn or
emit toxic fumes. When a lighted cigarette is dropped on the floor, it is a
guarantee that porcelain tiles will not be scorched, melted and damaged as
compared to other types of tiles.



Conclusion:



Porcelain tiles for your living space, especially
the bathroom, are quite a good decision to go with because these are made with
durable materials that have low maintenance requirements and resist from
stains, fire, wears, frost and scratches. Moreover, they endure heavy loads of
foot traffic so they are perfect to stand the rigors of everyday life
beautifully both in residential and commercial spaces for life.