There are advantages and disadvantages to all tile materials and ceramic tiles are no different, one of the main advantages of the ceramic tiles is that it is suitable for both wall tile and floor tile installation and they come in a fantastic range of colours, styles and sizes, this ensures that there is a ceramic tile that will suit all tastes and environments. The other massive advantage is the durability and strength that ceramic tile offers, they will certainly nor break easily and they will last a lifetime, they are incredibly easy to clean making them great for family homes where time is short but home owner still want a fantastic designed floor area.
Ceramic wall and floor tiles are also resistant to almost every substance you can think of as well as being heat resistant, they are scratch proof, frost proof and they are incredibly slip resistant which makes them ideal for bathroom and kitchen areas where there is likely to be water and moisture.
Ceramic wall and floor tiles are now available in a wide range of colours and styles and their colour will not fade even when in direct sunlight, often home owners are concerned that over time the colour and quality of their floor tiles may degenerate but ceramic floor and wall tiles do a good job of holding onto their colour brightness.
There are also many ways in which ceramic tiles can be installed, ceramic floor tiles can be arranged in many different pattern forms which gives home owners the chance to have a unique and individual floor tile design. There are an abundance of ceramic floor tile patterns on the internet such as the basket pattern that is an alternative to installing the floor tiles in a standard row pattern.
Ceramic floor tiles are also very durable and great for decorating kitchens and bathrooms; they can be installed on the body of the bathroom wall, around the shower and bath areas with great success.
The ease at which ceramic wall tiles and floor tiles can be cleaned and maintained is also a massive advantage and having a tile that is easy to clean is really important for busy home areas.
The kitchen is one room that is used all the time and wall tiles are naturally going to become soiled but regular cleaning of ceramic tiles ensures they stay looking fresh and clean. There are many ceramic tile cleaners on the market that are suitable for all eventualities from cleaning heavily soiled tiles to more regular cleaning, always ensure any product you use is suitable for the tile material you are cleaning.
Crown tiles supply a wide range of floor tiles and wall tiles inclduing bathroom tiles and kitchen tiles. http://www.crowntiles.co.uk