Ceramic tile is a traditionally popular flooring material, and the range of colors and patterns that can be achieved with a tile floor is enormous. Besides the fact that tile is largely unaffected by water, part of its appeal is the fact that the floor finish can be extended up the walls almost seamlessly, making the junction between the floor and the wall easier to clean. Because some glazed tiles can become extremely slippery when they get wet and because some tiles are harder than others, there are some kinds of tile that are more suitable than others for use on a bathroom floor.
In general, high-gloss glazed tiles are the easiest to clean but also the most slippery. A better choice for floors are either vitreous (non-water absorbing) or non-vitreous (water absorbing) tiles with a matte or slip-resistant texture. Most tiles also have an applied surface glaze that makes them impenetrable to moisture, so non-vitreous glazed tiles are generally perfectly suitable for bathroom floors and walls. The hardness of the glaze can vary, so softer tiles are more susceptible to wear than harder tiles. Tile manufacturers have adopted something called the Mohs scale to indicate glaze hardness. A tile rated at 10 will resist a diamond scratch, while a tile rated at 1 is very easily scratched. Most tiles intended for floor use fall around 6 or 7.
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Ceramic mosaic tiles (typically made of pigmented vitreous porcelain) are another good choice for floors. Because of their small size, they are typically mounted on sheets to make spacing more consistent and installation easier. They're extremely hard, which makes cutting them difficult, but they're almost impervious to staining or cracking. What makes them particularly appealing for floors is their unglazed matte surface (though they are available glazed as well), which makes them naturally slip resistant. I've had good luck using them for shower floors because their small size lets them conform to the slope of the floor, and their slip resistance makes them safer under foot. Pavers and quarry tiles also are good for bathroom floors, though they both will need to be sealed to help prevent straining.
No matter what kind of tile you use, it puts more demands on floor-system installation than any other type of floor finish. Tile isn't flexible, and neither is grout, so a floor system has to be rigid enough to support whatever loads are encountered in the bathroom without appreciable flexing. Concrete slabs are ideal for tile installations, whether cast on-grade or as part of an above-grade radiant floor. If you're planning a tile installation on a conventionally framed floor (either with dimensional or engineered floor joists), you'll need to make sure that the floor meets minimum standards for deflection under load, and that the substrate thickness is adequate.
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Christmas Sales Bathroom Folding Storage Shelf, 4 Shelves Feature
- Add instant storage in an unused space
- Sets up and takes down in seconds
- Holds books, toys, linens, bath accessories and more in any room
- Wooden frame with hand-wrapped willow roping
- Size 44 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 9 1/2""""
Christmas Sales Bathroom Folding Storage Shelf, 4 Shelves Overview
Folding Four Tier Organizer slips into a narrow nook or cranny to add instant storage in an unused space. Sets up and takes down in seconds. Holds books office supplies toys linens bath accessories and more in any room. Wooden frame with hand-wrapped willow roping. 44 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 9 1/2'.NOTE: Unfortunately this item is not eligible for expedited shipping. Please call or e-mail Customer Service for questions or details.SAVE NOW on Christmas Sales Offers below!
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