Successful and prosperous people who value luxury and comfort, always strive for harmony in all areas of their lives, preferring practicality, and, therefore, the good old classics.
At the same time, everyone agrees that the classics are impeccable, elegant, luxurious, harmonious, momentary fashion is not dominant over it.
Among the main features of ceramic tiles made in the classical style - reproduction in products of marble and granite surfaces, various types of wood, including exotic, natural stone, fabrics.
To create the interiors of the living rooms, the classic floor tiles for parquet are very characteristic. And for decorating floors in the halls and kitchens often use collections that mimic marble or onyx.
It is very important that the tile, like all other interior items, does not look like a museum exhibit. In classic collections, designers strive to embody such integral features of this style as restraint and rigor, harmony, nobility and respectability, excellent taste and high social status of the owner of the house.
The use of floor ceramics in residential interiors has long historical roots, and the popularity of this beautiful, practical and durable finishing material only increases over the years.
And manufacturers do not get tired of delighting us with new exclusive collections and types of products, which gives a lot of new opportunities for translating the most daring design ideas into reality.
When choosing a collection for the bathroom or hall, it is advisable to opt for a matte tile, since the gloss when it gets wet will become very slippery. The design of the flooring should be thought out to the smallest detail.
For example, when creating an interior in the antique style, designers use collections that imitate marble, and the Italian living room or kitchen should be laid with natural stone. The real highlight of the interior in the classic style will be the ceramic floor with ornament.
Such a solution will be not only amazingly beautiful, but also as practical as possible. Ceramic floors will delight their owners and delight guests at home for many years.
Features
People who prefer luxury and comfort and successfully move up the career ladder often lean towards the classical style in the design of their homes. This style embodied human experience and true values; it will never go out of style. Any person will find something in the classic thanks to the versatility of this style and unusual design.
The classic style includes floor tiles made in marble, granite, wood, stone or fabric. Often the surface is decorated with ornaments, gilding or patina. In the color palette, preference is given to pastel colors: beige, cream, sand. In addition to these tones are: gold, emerald, turquoise, burgundy and chocolate.
One of the most popular options for floor design is a black and white ornament, executed in a classic checkerboard pattern. The peak of popularity of such sexes occurred in the 50-60 years of the last century, but now this style has returned to the world of design has become quite popular all over the world.
A good addition to a classic or neoclassical interior is the metlach pattern tile. In this case, it is better to choose drawings of noble color that are not overloaded with details.
If for the finishing materials in the classical style a balanced color scheme is used, then for the neoclassical style brighter colors, contrasting combinations and floral motifs are allowed. A bright floral pattern on the floor will be appropriate if the walls and furniture are designed in a neutral style.
In living rooms for flooring most often use material for parquet, and for hallways and kitchens - under marble or onyx.
Tiles in the classical style are included in the model range of many manufacturers, most factories began their production activities with it.
The properties
Finishing materials in a classic style will help not only to elegantly design a room that will look modern after many years, but also has the following properties:
- green
- moisture resistant
- resistant to aggressive chemical and cleaning agents,
- wear resistant
- practical
- durable.
Such tiles can very well combine with a variety of textures used in the design.
Disadvantages:
- the ceramic floor is cold and requires special heating or flooring,
- the floor may be slippery
- poor sound insulation
- fragility
- relatively high cost.
Choosing floor tiles
Floor tiles are thicker than wall tiles and are subdivided into thin, ordinary and especially durable. Tile with a fine texture is suitable for installation on an old ceramic coating.
Any design decision can be brought to life with the help of new exclusive collections of ceramic tiles. When buying it, you should consider the following points:
- the size of the tile to be purchased should correspond to the size of the room: for the small, small tiles are acquired, and for the spacious - large,
- in bathrooms and hallways it is better to use matte tiles, since glossy surfaces can be slippery,
- finishing material should be in harmony with interior items,
- when buying several packages of tiles, you need to compare the quality characteristics - they should match perfectly.
Classic style floor tiles will always be relevant and in demand. There is a wide variety of this finishing material in the market in form and color. The interior decorated with the help of classic tiles will look aesthetically attractive, and the people inside it will feel comfort and coziness.
About what else tile suits a classical interior, look further.
Ceramic tile
The most popular type of tile, characterized by a huge variety of shades, patterns, different textures. This type of tile is fireproof, moisture resistant, has a long service life, and is also very easy to clean.
However, there are several disadvantages:
- the surface will be cool even if there is a system of warm water floors,
- constant glide
- fragility of the material itself and a high probability of chips during installation.
Keramongranite
Natural tiles with qualities such as longevity, water resistance, hygiene, ease of installation.
But the disadvantages must be considered:
- permanent stains after cleaning,
- cold floor
- the surface itself is very hard.
Carpet tile
Attracts buyers by the fact that she:
- high strength
- resistant to all types of wear,
- easy to lay on the floor.
You need to know about the minuses of such tiles: the need for frequent cleaning and floor cleaning, a constant accumulation of dust and high cost.
3D live tile
This type is different in that the coating is capable of changing color. This effect is achieved by pressure on the gel, which flows and changes color. Naturally, this creates a stunning effect. Also, this type of material is extremely durable, resistant to damage. It is very easy to look after such a tile, moreover, it does not slip.
Before buying, you need to know that 3D tiles cannot be trimmedInstallation is carried out only by professionals on an absolutely equal basis. Another disadvantage is that the material is very expensive.
Vinyl
One of the most durable materials, easy to lay due to its ductility.
Moisture-resistant, but does not tolerate temperature extremes.
Cork tile
This type is chosen by those people who appreciate the naturalness of the material. Cork oak is also hypoallergenic and resistant to all types of damage.
The choice of tiles for rooms in a classic style
Successful people who value comfort, most often draw up their possessions in the style of "classic" or "neoclassic". Classics is a mixture of human experience throughout history. This direction will never go out of fashion, because in the classic style the best traditions of different generations are combined. At the same time, the classic always looks extremely harmonious in any performance.
When choosing flooring in rooms with a classic style, the main criterion is the similarity with natural materials: granite, marble, stone or wood. As decorative elements on the floor, various ornaments made by gilding and patina can serve.
When choosing the primary color of the floor, light or pastel colors prevail. The main colors are beige and cream, less often sand. In addition to the primary colors, there can be various shades of green and emerald, dark chocolate and burgundy.
In the house, made in the classical style, the use of floor ceramics is justified. This type of coating has been used for a long time, it has established itself as resistant and durable, and with the development of technology, the quality of the tile only increased.
Designers are able to create a stylish floor based on your personal wishes. For example, the "antique" gender is gaining popularity. Its main feature is that all floors should be made “marbled”. Kitchens are often decorated in Italian style. It is inherent in a large number of drawings and ornaments.
The choice of flooring is a complex issue and it takes a lot of time. If you choose a tile, then it is suitable for any style: both classical and neoclassical. Such material is able to delight the eyes of the owners and guests for decades.
See how to choose the right tile in the next video.
Wear class
The first and key factor when choosing floor tiles in an apartment is its wear resistance class. Abrasion resistance is a physical property of the finishing material, for the measurement of which a special device with an abrasive rotating circle is used. The mechanism comes in close contact with the tile and starts, the longer the coating lasts until visual wear, the higher its class. The wear resistance of ceramic tiles can be seen on the packaging with the material, it is indicated by the PEI index and Roman numerals from one to five.
The main classes of resistance to abrasion:
- I class - minimal wear resistance, as a result of which visible marks on the tile appear after 100-200 revolutions of the abrasive disk. Such finishing material is not suitable for finishing the floor in the apartment, because its service life will be minimal. Such a soft coating is used only in the pantry or bathroom.
- Grade II - it is not difficult to guess that this finishing material is slightly stronger than the previous one, but visible marks and scuffs appear after 500 revolutions. Tiles of this abrasion resistance class can be used only in rooms where households walk in soft room slippers or barefoot. In the living room, hallway and hallway, this tile is prohibited to use, as these are the rooms with the highest traffic.
- The III class of wear resistance of ceramic tiles is the optimal solution for living rooms, since the first visible traces on the surface of the finishing material appear only after 1500 revolutions. As for the corridor and the kitchen, this coating is suitable only for small families with little traffic traffic.
- IV class - tiles with this class of wear resistance can withstand up to two thousand revolutions of the abrasive disc, so it is not afraid of any non-commercial loads. This tile is used not only in apartments, but also in public places, for example, offices, shops and cafes.
- V class of abrasion resistance - the maximum indicator for floor tiles that can withstand thousands of revolutions of the disk without any external damage. This tile serves as an ideal flooring, but it is not used in apartments, but in supermarkets, train stations and business centers.
When choosing floor tiles in an apartment, it is important to pay attention not only to its durability, but also to moisture absorption. This factor is affected by the porosity of the material and the type of firing used in the manufacture of the finish coating. A tile with a moisture absorption of more than 10% is used only in closed rooms with low humidity, for example, a bedroom or a living room. If the moisture absorption is 5-7%, then the tile can be used to finish the balcony, but the floor covering, the moisture absorption of which is less than 3%, is used to finish the kitchen and bathroom.
The choice of material for floor tiles
Before buying floor tiles for an apartment, it is important to find out that there are several types of flooring. The most popular options are:
- Porcelain tile is a warm and wear-resistant coating with several advantages. As for the shortcomings, it is only one - a limited range of shapes and colors.
- Classic ceramic tiles are affordable flooring with a wide range of colors and decor options. The disadvantage is inferior in durability to other types of tiles.
- Stone or stone chips are environmentally friendly and safe, strong and reliable tiles, the only drawback of which is that it remains cold both in summer and in winter.
- Clinker tile is a durable floor covering, which is produced by firing tiles at high temperatures. The material has no impurities, which makes it durable, but for the same reason, the tile has a modest color scheme.
- PVC - a tile made of vinyl with the addition of quartz sand. The material is not afraid of mechanical stress and moisture, has a wide color palette. The key disadvantage is the short life.
When choosing floor tiles in an apartment, it is important to consider not only its strength and the material used for production, but also the type of surface. A glossy floor tile will fill the space with light and shine, but any dirt is noticeable on such a surface, as a result of which cleaning will need to be carried out much more often. Also, glossy coating is not used for bathroom and kitchen, as it is slippery. The matte surface is easy to clean, has an attractive appearance and is more practical. Embossed tile - has an attractive appearance and good durability, but cleaning it takes a lot of time and effort.
Color and size of floor tiles for the apartment
When choosing a color scheme there are no special restrictions, it all depends on the design of the room and its size. Therefore, we can only say classic recommendations from experienced builders and designers:
- The pronounced pattern on the tiles should not "mix" with the wallpaper or the facade of the kitchen.
- Natural shades are best suited for a room decorated in a classic style.
- Bright and rich colors attract attention and create an unusual interior, but quickly bother and tire, in addition, in such a room special attention should be paid to the lighting system.
- Dark tiles will make the room warmer and more comfortable, but need careful cleaning.
- The light floor visually increases the space, so it is most often used in the hallway and corridor of a small apartment.
As for the size of the floor tiles, manufacturers offer a wide range of products, so you can find a coating of 5 * 5 centimeters, and you can also 120 * 120 centimeters.When choosing the size of the finishing material, it is important to pay attention to the type of installation and the size of the room. Large tiles will make the room more solid, but it is also used only if the room has an area of at least 12-15 square meters. For a corridor, a bathroom and a bathroom, it is better to choose a small tile.
