Ceramics for the kitchen: tiles with imitation of wood, stone and brick

The kitchen is a place where the hostess spends a lot of time, therefore, the choice of ceramic tiles for her should be taken with all seriousness and responsibility. First of all, the material must be very durable and resistant to shocks. Ceramic tiles are made of sand and clay. To do this, the sand-clay mass is poured into special forms and put in the oven. The finished product is a square or rectangular plate of various sizes - from very small, palm-sized, to large meter varieties.

Tile or porcelain tile?

If we are talking about kitchen tiles on the floor, then it is better to give preference to porcelain stoneware - a durable floor tile. It is resistant to shock, high loads, abrasive substances, scratches. On the porcelain stoneware, you can walk on heels and even jump on them. For the office you will need a very durable porcelain tile, for the house you can buy tiles of not such a high strength class. Floor tiles are able to withstand hot fat, vinegar, falling pans, moving the kitchen unit.

If you do not like porcelain tile, then get a decorative ceramic tile. This material is durable, attractive, with a diverse texture. But still, it is better for the kitchen to choose a tile of smooth texture, so that it is easier to care for it. The more grooves, dimples, and carved parts, the more difficult it is to wash the tiles after cooking.

Decoration

Ceramics for the kitchen can be made with a pattern that imitates wood, brick wall and stone. A variety of sizes, colors will allow any interior to be refined and attractive.

The noble pastel of brick imitation on the walls and furniture looks very elegant. Against the background of a neutral color scheme, a painting in a ceramic frame will become a bright stroke.

Ceramic with imitation of brick is quite versatile in the decoration of the kitchen interior. It looks great in combination with wood, steel and other types of surfaces.

Kitchen apron can be made in the Italian style. The “brick-like” background design will harmoniously combine with decorative mosaics.

Picturesque mosaic drawings and ornaments will become the main decoration and even the author’s decor of the kitchen interior.

Ceramic tiles “look like stone” look no less impressive.

Of course, you can lay the kitchen a real stone. Such an interior looks gorgeous, but also costs much more than with stone imitation tiles.

The stone or its imitation is appropriate to use in the country style. For example, put rough wooden furniture decorated with wrought iron accessories in the kitchen.

Ceramic decorative tiles “wood” will be the perfect decoration of the floor and walls. Such material will replace parquet or linoleum. If you use a tile with a picture imitating wood, then the interior items - a kitchen set, a table, chairs should be made of natural wood, and look impressive enough imposingly.

To maximize the life of the stove, it is very important to familiarize yourself with its characteristics and properties. So, you can choose the best care products. Never use cleaning powders or liquids that are not suitable for tiling.

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