Modern porcelain floor tile options are at the forefront of contemporary interior design. Porcelain tiles have evolved over the past few years to incredible standards with the use of cutting-edge tile technology producing floor coverings that are beautiful, practical and in ever larger formats. Whilst tile format plays a huge role in design with larger size tiles fast becoming the go-to for the modern home makeover, innovative tile finishes and tile design are also, of course, key.
Tile design itself has leapt forward with porcelain tiles now mimicking other materials with such incredible realism – think woods, marbles, stone, metallics, concretes and cements – it can be hard to tell the difference between these tiles and the real material. Add to this tile patterns with high quality tile collections now housing up to 30, 40 or even 50 different patterns per tile and even across the largest of open plan spaces the variation is such that it negates the need to worry too much about spotting the same tile twice.
In our blog we show you a variety of modern porcelain floor tile options and explain how the latest high-quality tiles are impacting design and today’s home interiors. But first let’s quickly explore just why porcelain tiles are such a popular choice for projects large and small.
Durability: Porcelain tiles are manufactured from a mix of clays and minerals and fired at high temperatures. It is this combination of material and heat that produces an incredible dense, hardwearing product that is highly resistant to scratching, staining and moisture. Porcelain tiles are also fade resistant and frost resistant which means they can also be used outside in the right antislip finishes.
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Ease of cleaning: Unlike some natural materials, porcelain doesn’t require any sealing so there is no ongoing maintenance which means less work and less cost for you. Porcelain tiles usually just need a mop with warm water and a buff with a dry cloth. You can use a cleaner specifically formulated for porcelain tiles once in a while if you want to give them a deeper clean.
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Design and finish: Porcelain tiles are available in a gamut of different designs and finishes making them incredibly versatile. With tiles that mimic a whole raft of materials and in different finishes it’s easy to find tiles to suit your space and design.
Tile design has developed in recent years to produce tiles that are mimicking other materials with brilliant accuracy. And the real beauty? You can have all that great design with all the benefits that only porcelain can bring. Whilst beautiful, real marble is soft and can wear in well-trodden areas as well as stain and requires ongoing maintenance with regular sealing. Whilst you can’t beat the natural beauty of wood, real timber can warp and bend with moisture, it can stain and scratch and it requires regular sealing. Porcelain tiles are so hardwearing with superior scratch and stain resistance that they are pretty easy to live with.
The latest modern porcelain floor tile options are cleverly combining design and surface texture to create tiles that don’t just look like marble or wood but feel like these materials. Texture and pattern align so the knots and gnarls of wood are defined and the veining of marble is highlighted.
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There are even cement and concrete effect tiles where the salting and textures of raw concrete are re-interpreted through porcelain to deliver tiles with movement and the feel of these materials.
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That is in addition to tiles that are mimicking the finer details of micro cement with fine surface textures to produce tiles that are simply stunning.
Tile formats have been steadily increasing with the larger formats of 800 x 800, Â 900 x 900, 1m x 1m and 1200 x 1200mm the go-to. These sizes, once the preserve of the interior design world, are making their way into our homes like never before. High quality tiles with rectified tile edges ie straight edges allow for super slim grout lines of just 3mm for floors and 2mm for walls. Choose a grout that co-ordinates with your tile and it is more possible than ever before to create a seamless look and feel across your floor or wall.
With clever surface technology tiles can be used both inside and outside the home. With antislip finishes that align with a tile’s design ie a refined finish for micro cement or a more rustic finish for a traditional stone effect tile for example like our Fusion collection, it is possible to use porcelain tiles outside and with many collections featuring a co-ordinating internal tile in a matt finish you can now run the same look tile across the lounge and out onto the lawn. This means we are connecting spaces like never before bringing a cohesiveness to our homes. It also means we are utilising outside space giving it more value as we use these outside areas as spaces in which to dine, lounge, cook or entertain.
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The latest modern porcelain floor tile options are superbly stylish. Whether you are building a grand design or renovating a small bathroom, they are a must for contemporary spaces because there are just so many benefits to opting for this incredible materials. Â
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The TilePortfolio specialise in Italian and Spanish Porcelain and Ceramic tiles, in particular large format Porcelains and Porcelain tiles for inside and outside. Our carefully curated, stunning tile portfolios are beautifully presented online and supported by our fuss-free ‘go-the-extra-tile’ service. In addition, you can view our entire tile collection at our Northamptonshire Showroom. Visit our website for unmissable interiors inspiration. The TilePortfolio team are always available to chat, we’d be delighted to help with your project so please do get in touch.Â
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