Pros and cons of finishing with tiles

This finishing has its advantages and disadvantages.

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Which tiles should I choose for my countertop?

There are several types:

  • Ceramic. It is an excellent and reliable material that allows you to cover countertops in a variety of interior solutions.
  • Porcelain stoneware. It is the best option for creating a unique design and giving the surface an expensive, spectacular and elegant look.

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The photo shows a bathroom interior with a countertop covered with brown porcelain stoneware.

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Popular tile colors

The following color scheme is the most popular.

White

Due to the snow-white tile surfaces, it is possible to visually expand the space, fill it with light and give a more aesthetic image.

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The photo shows a kitchen set with a base made of white square tiles.

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Brown

It is a natural, casual design that allows you to give the environment warmth, comfort and a certain nobility.

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Beige

A soft and calm beige shade will undoubtedly create a very gentle and sophisticated atmosphere.

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The photo shows an island with a sink with a base laid out with beige tiles in the kitchen interior.

Blue

Thanks to the beautiful and multifaceted tile finish, the interior is filled with a special coolness and tranquility.

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The photo shows the interior of the bathroom and a countertop with a washbasin, decorated with blue mosaic.

Green

It will add natural energy to the room, refresh the atmosphere and create a feeling of naturalness.

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Multicolored

Thanks to the huge variety of different colors, you can easily dilute and transform even the most boring and monotonous design. For example, a rather interesting option would be a catchy and original facing with multi-colored stripes of different widths.

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Photos of tiled countertops in the kitchen

A countertop in the kitchen, faced with tiles, will stand out favorably against the general background, will affect the interior perception and will set a certain style for the whole room.

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The photo shows a kitchen and a combined countertop with a tile base and a black mosaic edge.

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Porcelain stoneware surfaces are mainly used for the kitchen space, since this material is the most resistant to hot objects, fat, oils, various acidic and alkaline reagents, which makes it easy to use any detergents.

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The countertop should not only look beautiful, emphasizing the interior advantages and adding new colors to the environment, but also be as reliable and practical as possible. When choosing a color, it is advisable to pay attention to the shade of furniture or small accessories in the interior. In the kitchen, tiles are often used to decorate the dining table, window sill, island or work area of the kitchen set, which is a continuation of the apron design.

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The photo shows an island with a base made of black glossy tiles in the kitchen.

Ideas for tiled countertops in the bathroom

A tiled countertop with a built-in sink will undoubtedly become one of the most important interior elements, and due to the uniform surface it will give the design integrity and make the cleaning process as easy as possible.

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Tiled tiles, ceramic mosaics or porcelain stoneware. Contrasting or, on the contrary, harmonizing with the overall color scheme, tile finishing looks especially advantageous in combination with mirror, glass surfaces and chrome elements.

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The photo shows a bathroom interior with a countertop made of gray mosaic tiles.

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Since the bathroom is characterized by high humidity, temperature changes, condensation and steam, tiled finish requires high-quality waterproofing of the seams, which will prevent the appearance of mold and mildew, as well as sealing the joints with a border.

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The photo shows a bathroom with a countertop under the sink, decorated with lilac-colored mosaics.

Design tabletops

With the help of an original design, it is possible to give the tabletop a truly organic look. For example, wood cladding, due to the imitation of natural wood texture, will give the space a special warmth and coziness, which will affect the visual perception of the entire environment.

Marble products go well with other finishing materials and fill the interior with luxury and chic, broken tiles are an excellent decorative material for creativity, allowing you to create real masterpieces.

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Also very unusual look is the facing with patterns or drawings with floral, geometric, marine or ethnic motifs, matte tiled surface or tabletop finishing along the edges.

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How does a mosaic countertop look in the interior?

The unique mosaic design becomes the central element of the bathroom and creates a harmonious ensemble with the wall and floor covering. The mosaic can have a smooth or rough surface, have scuffs and multi-colored inserts. It also has a wide variety of shapes, the most popular of which are squares. Due to the small modules, the mosaic can be used not only to decorate the base, but also along the edge of the countertop.

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The photo shows a countertop with sinks laid out with gray mosaic tiles in the bathroom interior.

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A surface made of small mosaics looks quite elegant and beautiful in the kitchen interior. Due to the possibility of combining different colors and creating your own patterns, it is possible to create a unique and individual design.

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Photos of countertops in various styles

This design technique easily fits into any style, such as loft, Provence, country, minimalism, modern, Mediterranean design and others.

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The photo shows a bathroom in Mediterranean style and a countertop made of tiles in blue and light green shades.

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For the loft style, tiles with imitation of wood, concrete or brick are often chosen, in the country design, preference is given to products in calm and natural tones or stone cladding, the Provence style is characterized by light pastel tiles, finishing in cool and muted tones with decor in the form of interesting motifs and structures.

In Mediterranean style, countertops are decorated with tile materials that imitate rough stone or wood, products in the shade of terracotta earth, yellow, orange, rich red, blue, cornflower blue, eggplant, light green or green finish.

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