Choosing The Best Tile Shape For Your Home Reno

Using ceramic tile in your home renovation opens up all kinds of creative design possibilities. But whether you’ve decided to use tile on floors, as a backsplash in the kitchen, or in the bathroom, it can be confusing navigating your way through all the different types of available tile shapes. Making your choice is easier when you break down tile shapes into these five categories:

Square tile

Still one of the most popular tile shapes, square ceramic tiles come in all sizes. Easy to work with, tiling walls, floors, and shower stalls with block tiles results in a clean and streamlined look. Mixing and matching colored square tiles creates a more interesting design, quickly taking a room from boring to exciting. Play even more with design by using different sized square tiles in the bathroom or kitchen.

Mosaic tile

Commonly used for elaborate tile designs, don’t be intimidated by mosaic tiles. These tiles are typically a small square shape, from 2 inches down to a ½-inch. Mosaic ceramic tiles come in a wide variety of patterns and colors and are ideal for mixing together to create bold splashes of color on bathroom walls and on the floor. If you’re tiling a small room, consider using mosaic tiles to border larger square tiles to create a unique layout.

Penny tile

First seen in the early 1900’s, penny tiles are small in shape, with standard size of ¾ inches up to 1-inch. These tiles can be used on both walls and floors, giving any room a contemporary style. Often seen in black and white for a classic look, penny tiles are now available in a wide range of patterns and colors. Stick to one basic color for an even and linear look or incorporate a random color and pattern into your home reno when you’re going for a bolder look.

Subway tile

One of the biggest trends in home design for 2020 is subway tiles. These rectangular tiles come in a variety of different sizes, with widths from 1-inch up to four inches and lengths from 4-inch to 16 inches. While subway tiles are typically used on bathroom walls and as backsplash in the kitchen, many home designers are using them on kitchen, bathroom, living room, and hallway floors. If you want to make a room look more spacious, choosing larger sized subway tiles can create a longer and straight design.

Plank tile

Another new tile shape that’s trending is the plank tile for use in flooring. Using the latest technology, ceramic tiles can be manufactured with patterns to make them look like natural hardwood or stone. Different from subway tiles, plank tiles are wider and longer, with widths from 4-inch up to nine inches and lengths from 12-inch to 28 inches. Best used in a medium to large space, you can create interesting patterns with plank tiles by laying them in a herringbone or basket weave pattern.

Still confused as to what the best tile shape is for your home reno? Contact the experts at Ceramique au Sommet for more information about ceramic tiles and how to use them in your home design.