Budget Bathroom Tiles

Porcelain or Ceramic

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from a clay mixture. The mixture is pressed to make the desired shape and heated at extremely high temperatures to form a tile. These tiles can be glazed for use in a bathroom.

They’re available in different patterns, sizes, shapes, and colors. A modern method for glazing these tiles is fusing high definition digital images on their surface. This makes them more decorative.

Natural Stone

Tiles made of natural stone are generally rough and ideal for use in a contemporary or rustic bathroom.

They’re not waterproof, thus they require an impervious membrane to make them withstand the moist condition of bathrooms.

Give us a call to learn more about these contemporary natural stone tiles. They are sure to give you a stunning new look.

Glass

Tiles made of glass are quite elegant and luminous. They’re available in different colors and custom hues. These tiles are often used to create focal points on bathroom walls.

They are also used in bathroom wall mosaics. Glass tiles resist staining and are impervious to water.

They are ideal for use on floor areas with low traffic and on walls.

Marble

Marbles are natural stones obtained naturally from limestone. Marble tiles are traditional and sophisticated.

They come in different sizes and may be polished. They can be veined or patterned to add an interesting touch to the bathroom.

Decorative

These tiles are made from different materials and decorated or embossed with different patterns or images such as stripes, birds, and leaves.

They are ideal for a mosaic, mural or a border. They can also be used as a bathroom accent.

Granite

This stone is typically harder than most naturally available stones. Granite tiles come in different textures and colors.

They are ideal for floors areas with high traffic and countertops. Granite tiles give you a classy finish and are have high resistance to abrasions.

Limestone

Limestone is yet another natural stones used for making tiles.

The surface of limestone tiles is honed, and they’re available in yellow, brown, and beige hues.

They are perfect for flooring and countertops.

Terra-Cotta

These tiles are fired at a low temperature.

They are non-vitreous, low-density, and only ideal for use in dry areas. They may be glazed for use in a bathroom.

These tiles are pretty versatile and are becoming popular in Australian homes.

Metal

These tiles are typically made from a solid metal. They’re also made from resin coated with a metal.

Metal tiles come in finishes such as copper, stainless steel, and bronze. They are typically used as a bathroom accent alongside other tile varieties.

Travertine

This is a form of limestone which is obtained naturally from minerals. These minerals are usually dissolved in underground water and pushed by water through the crust to form travertine. This stone has multiple layers.

Travertine tiles have earthy colors. They offer a sophisticated look when used on bathroom floors and walls.

Cement-Bodied

These tiles are made from a mortar and cured sand mixture.

Cement-bodied tiles are non-vitreous and durable.

Some have a rough-hewn look while others have a sport smooth finish. They provide a natural look to the bathroom.

Saltillo

Saltillo tiles are a type of terracotta tile. They are dried rather than being fired. They originate in Saltillo, Mexico.

They are non-vitreous and low-density.

These tiles are rough textured and their natural imperfections make them ideal for adding a rustic charm. However, they’re permeable.

Slate

This stone has a fine texture. It is made from a clay and shale mixture which is transformed by pressure and heat.

Their surface is textured and this makes them slip-resistant. They are ideal for countertops, walls, and floors.

Quarry

Quarry tiles are thrust and heated at extremely high temperatures.

They can be either vitreous or semi-vitreous.

They are fired unglazed and come in different shapes, sizes, and colors.