The use of tiles in the interior

Ceramic tile, also called tile, is a traditional decoration material for floor and walls. However, the range of application of ordinary tiles is much wider.

The tile is made of clay by firing. Production technologies are being improved, so the range of ceramic tiles is diverse in color and texture. The common properties of all types of tiles are comparative fragility, hygiene, heat resistance. Knowing these features, one can find original and practical applications for ceramic tiles.

Wall mosaic tile

Due to their resistance to mechanical damage and temperature differences, they traditionally tiled the walls of the kitchen with tiles and mounted an “apron” - a protective panel on the wall section behind the stove.

In addition, the tile is perfect for cladding countertops on the working surfaces of the kitchen table. Such a surface is easy to clean, hygienic, scratch resistant. At the same time, choosing tiles to match the overall design of the kitchen may be easier and cheaper than acquiring a worktop that is suitable in color and size.

Facing with tiles will help to update a boring kitchen set and extend its service life.

Tiled mosaic as a decoration material

 Pieces of tile - a great material for decorating flower pots, steps, as well as for updating furniture. The combination of forged elements and tiled mosaics looks especially impressive. This possibility of application will help to rationally use the remains of the tile or give a second life to the cracked elements of the old cladding.

The tile is easy to cut, which allows you to use its pieces to create typeset mosaic pictures. Some home craftsmen specially buy small remains of tiles in stores, which are usually sold with a large at a discount to realize creative ideas in a new spectacular mosaic that can decorate, for example, walls or floors pool.

Original decor elements for home and garden

Ordinary cobblestones, decorated with pieces of tile, turn into unique art objects that reproduce fantastic ornaments or whole plot pictures.

Such items can be a spectacular addition to the interior of the living room or decorate the garden.

 Tiled Mosaic Clock

Another way to realize artistic abilities and at the same time find application for tiled combat is a wall clock, the dial of which can become a real work of art and the pride of the owner.

Imitation tiles

Tiled masonry was a very popular way of decorating stoves, fireplaces, and kitchens. The technology of its manufacture is very complex, which explains the high cost of such a material. But the home master can create an effective imitation of a tile using decoupage. This technology is very simple and an impressive result without much effort will get even those who do not know how to draw. A layer of PVA glue is applied to the fat-free surface of the tile, an artistic motif is applied to it (paper napkins with beautiful patterns are ideal) and carefully spread so that there are no surface bubbles. After complete drying, the tile surface is covered with 3 layers of transparent varnish.

Hot Stands

Tiles with a large print can be placed in a wooden frame and fixed with "liquid nails". Practical, beautiful and durable hot stand will last a long time and will be pleasing to the eye.

So, imagination and non-trivial thinking allow us to find an interesting role for tiles in everyday life and take their rightful place in the interior, in the garden and even in the living room.