Last updated 4 days ago
Have you recently noticed that your kitchen backsplash needs some updating? Perhaps the area is very simple and could use a decorative update with a glass mosaic or has become worn from all of the food, soap, and water it has been exposed to. If you’re ready for an update, take a look at these three tips for redecorating your kitchen backsplash with tile.
Consider Your Needs
The first thing you will want to consider is the purpose of your upgraded backsplash. If you frequently cook and the backsplash often becomes dirty, you will want something that is easy to clean, such as glass tile. If you have a deep sink, you will want to create a backsplash that covers more area, primarily where splashes might occur. In a kitchen that is rarely used, you might want to go for a more decorative backsplash, such as a stone mosaic.
Research Different Pricing Options
Tile options can be found for almost any budget, but the price depends on how simple or decorative you want the tile work to be on your backsplash. Tile prices are usually charged per square foot, but some decorative tiles can be charged per piece. Also, take into consideration the amount of space that you will need to cover when calculating costs.
Choose a Design You Like
The most important aspect of choosing a backsplash is finding a design that you love and that complements the rest of your kitchen’s décor. For a classic style, consider flat, simple tiles with few decorative tiles added for interest. For a more modern backsplash, consider metal tiles or a glass mosaic.
For help choosing tiles to upgrade your current backsplash, call Tile Fantastic in San Jose at (408) 371-6247. We have been helping customers in the Bay Area with their tile needs for over 35 years and carry a wide variety of tile choices, including ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, and metal tile.
Last updated 16 days ago
Have you enjoyed reading our recent blog posts, which have discussed important considerations to take into account when designing tile floors for your home and the versatility of marble has a home construction and decoration material? If you would like to learn more about either of these topics, the following resources should be of interest to you.
- Visit HouseAndHome.com to see how marble tile can give you the chic home entryway you have always wanted.
- This Yahoo! Voices article offers some great tips on choosing a flooring design for your home.
- Read up on five decisions that are important to any home or garden tiling project with the help of insiderpages.com.
- Marble shower walls can make any bathroom look elegant, but they do take some maintenance. Check out this Good Housekeeping article for tips on keeping your bathroom’s marble walls looking new for ages.
- Interested in making your new tumbled marble entryway floor a do-it-yourself project? This Family Handyman article can provide you with some useful advice.
For access to a high-quality selection of ceramic and stone tiles in the South Bay, call Tile Fantastic at (408) 371-6247!
Last updated 19 days ago
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Last updated 24 days ago
Ceramic and stone floor tiles face a great deal of wear on a daily basis and sets the tone for your entire room design, so it’s important to choose your tiles carefully. Here are some factors you should consider when choosing flooring:
Function of Room
If the floor you are tiling will not experience much traffic, virtually all tile material options may be considered. If you are tiling a kitchen, dining room, or living room, however, you will want to choose an extremely durable material such as porcelain or granite.
Size of Tile
12-inch by 12-inch is the industry standard for floor tile dimensions, but some distributors offer a variety of tile sizes. Your personal preferences and your distributor’s availability are the two primary factors that rule this decision.
Color and Pattern
Once you have selected a material and tile size, it is time to think about the color and pattern that will work best with the room you are tiling. Think about the other wall and countertop materials that will be present in that room, and choose a color and pattern (side-to-side, wall-parallel, or diamond) that will mesh well with these materials and the room’s décor.
Accents and Border Tiles
Metal and glass tile accents are a great way to highlight the floor of a room. Speak with a tile expert about emphasizing your tile floor with accents or border tiles.
Type of Grout
Grout comes in many varieties, and the grout you select to hold your tiles together can be as prominent or as unnoticeable as you would like for it to be. A tile distributor or installation professional can help you learn more about this.
Are you looking for a South Bay distributor of fine ceramic, stone, and glass tiles to help you make your dream floor become a reality? If so, Tile Fantastic is the company you should trust to assist you in carrying out this job. Call (408) 371-6247 to learn more about our high-quality products today!
