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Tiles For The Living Room?

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:24:19 +0000

For those avid home owners and aspiring home owners who spend their weekends wandering tirelessly around display homes, you will have noticed that when timber flooring is not present in the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, tiling is become all the rage.

Many of us would immediately turn our noses up at this bizarre suggestion – with tiles commonly being associated with kitchens and bathrooms – but we encourage you to look a little deeper. The open plan living styled home is becoming increasingly popular, for many fantastic reasons. Given that each independent living-based area is not separated by a wall, it can be difficult to prepare you flooring accordingly. Continuing your tiling from your kitchen through to your dining and living areas can be a cost effective, low maintenance way of making your home look sharp, modern and sophisticated.

Selecting a neutral, simple colour for your tiling will assist blending, cleaning and much more. It’s all about opening up the space; so keep your eyes peeled for those lovely neutrals that bring out the best in your home. Whether you are wishing for a matt or glossy effect, either will do nicely, and neither will date. The colours and textures your choose will need to flow and work in with your decor – be sure to keep it simple.

So, when it comes to the living area, how can you effectively keep this section appearing relaxing and friendly, rather than a place in which you chop up dinner? Make use of fun, stylish furniture – and this doesn’t mean it has to be pricey! Coloured cushions, curtains, vases, flowers, candles – simply adding these items will bring a whole new feel to that section of the household. The most effective way of achieving this is by purchasing a rug to go over your tiles in the living area – go for something that stands out, works in and looks great; we guarantee that your tiled living area will look lovely in no time!

For more information on our tile range, please do not hesitate to give us a call or come visit our showroom in Bayswater today!

Creativity In The Kitchen

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:23:35 +0000

Using tiles in your kitchen for the walls, floors and even countertops is not only a simple and effective option – it is also a great way to express yourself artistically and achieve a great atmosphere. The decorating possibilities are endless – with so many colours, sizes, textures and styles available!

Tiling can easily set a decorating theme in a kitchen, by the colors you select and the materials you use. A sleek, modern kitchen is commonly created by opaque glass tiles with straight, clean-cut edges, an open, spacious layout pattern and a strong modern color.

If you are searching for a more rustic look, try rough slate floor tiles with uneven grout lines in a neutral or earthy color. Creating a classic kitchen can be done with dark-stained wood molding and rich colors, complete with polished marble floor tile.

In terms of features and effects, there are plenty of simple or outrageous options. Murals are a great way of showing creative flair, and can be completed by either yourself or a profesional. Splashbacks are perfect for murals of all sorts – you can create patterns, images or just something plain!

There are many more ways that you can make use of tiles creatively throughout your kitchen. Get in contact with Johnson Tiles today, and we will guide you in the right direction to purchasing the perfect tiles for your home!

History Of Ceramic Tiles

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:14:54 +0000

The earliest forms of ceramic tile date back to prehistoric times, when the use of clay as a building material was developed in several cultures. The material was dug from river banks, roughly formed into building blocks, and baked dry in the sun. The first tiles were very basic in appearance and ability, however even thousands of years ago individuals were decorating them by adding splashes of colour and carving beautiful designs into their surfaces.

The people of ancient Egypt were the first to discover that firing clay shapes at high temperatures made them stronger and far more resistant to moisture. Moving forward, ancient Greeks and Romans used ceramics for the floors and roofs. The Chinese used a white clay called kaolin to develop the white-coloured ceramic now more commonly known as porcelain. In medieval Europe, tiles were saved for the floors of churches, and were often mixed with materials such as glass to gain a mosaic effect.

Ceramic tile developers from Persia created a decorative tradition that spread quickly across South Asia, North Africa and Europe – this now being known as glazing. Single coloured glazed tiles were cut and assembled into large-scale mosaics, to creative stunning effects. The Muslim artisans also developed metal oxide glazes using substances such as tin, copper and many others which made these early tile glazes far more brilliant and durable.

Today, many different styles of manufacture are available to develop ceramic tiles; however most tile manufactuers use the pressed dust method of construction. Whatever the method used, all ceramic tiles must be fired to become durable and wearable over time. Many different factors contribute to the price, durability and popularity of ceramic tiles. Lower firing temperatures produce more porous tile and soft glazes whilst higher temperatures produce dense and hard glazed tiles.

To learn more about ceramic tiles, or to purchase some for your home or business, please call or visit Johnson Tiles, and one of our experts will talk to you today.