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Experts say there are a few costly blunders to avoid when buying tiles.
Selecting tiles is a fun project, but it also necessitates meticulous planning to ensure that you get it right the first time. Flooring and wall coverings can make or break a room, and selecting the wrong decision may be a costly mistake to correct with flooring installation San Diego.
We've collected a list of the 11 most frequent mistakes to avoid when choosing tiles, as well as professional guidance, to help you make tile judgments and choose from the plethora of bathroom and kitchen tile ideas available.
1. Buying an insufficient number of tiles
You've spent time doing the math and double-checking that you've ordered the exact number of tiles, only to discover you're still missing a few tiles from completing your bathroom or kitchen renovation. One of the most infuriating sensations in the world, especially if it was installed by a professional!
'When ordering tiles online, a common and sometimes costly mistake is not accounting for wastage and breakages, which is why we recommend ordering an extra 10% to cover this,' says Hamish Smith, Creative Director at Ca' Pietra. It's a little sum to pay for the assurance that you'll have enough tiles to complete your project. Please bear in mind that when putting tiles in a herringbone pattern, we recommend buying 15% more to allow for all of the intricate cuts that must be made.
'It's also worth noting that the color of different batches of tiles may fluctuate, so getting it right from the outset is even more important to avoid any mismatched tones in your design.'
2. Tossing out any extra tiles
It's just as important to keep spares as it is to order enough tiles. After you've finished a job, save any remaining tiles in case you need them again.
'Even if you still have a complete box, keep it somewhere safe rather than returning it to the store,' says Tile Giant's Kamila Chalfin. Because tiles are printed in batches and new styles are released every year, finding an identical match may be difficult in the future.
'Having spares on hand will safeguard you from any future unexpected repairs or replacements, reducing the need to retile the entire area,' says Amanda Telford, Marketing Manager at CTD Tiles.
3. Picking the wrong tile size
Tiles come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 7.5 x 15cm metro bricks to 60 x 120cm large format tiles. While they provide you the opportunity to construct your dream home, picking the wrong size can make or break a project.
'One of the most common design decisions when tiling is to use little tiles in small places,' says Kamila Chalfin. If you're looking for little bathroom tile ideas, you might think large format tiles aren't for you. However, this is not the case! The more grout lines you have, the smaller your area appears; the fewer grout lines you have, the larger the illusion of space and the smoother the finish.'
4. Not ordering a sample first
Another common misstep is forgetting to request a product sample first.
'Ordering a swatch sample (a small cut of the entire tile) or a full tile sample (great for envisioning how it will look in your home) will help you see the true color, texture, and finish on a tile,' Hamish points out.
5. Putting cost ahead of quality
'If you buy cheap, you'll have to buy twice,' Hamish warns. 'While purchasing a lower-cost, the lower-quality product may save you money initially, it will almost surely need to be replaced far sooner than a higher-quality product.'
'You'll find a spectrum of cost within the marketplace when comparing encaustic cement tiles,' explains Damla Turgut, Founder of Otto Tiles & Design. It's tempting to take the lowest choice if you're on a limited budget. However, a lesser price does not always imply a lower level of quality.
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