Using tiles in kitchens is a popular choice. Tiles are used on walls as well as on floors and on other surfaces – countertops etc. Tiles are a popular choice as they are durable, quite easy to install, easy to clean and they look remarkable. As there is a lot of hassle in the kitchen, the surfaces must put up with a lot.

There are various types of tiles that can be used in a kitchen – glazed or unglazed ones, porcelain tiles or terracotta tiles etc. The porcelain tiles are durable but harder to handle and special tools should be used when cutting them. Glazed tiles look beautiful but should be used on walls and avoided on the floors as they are slippery and you do not want accidents in your kitchen! The kitchen floor tiles should be chosen depending on the traffic in your kitchen. Unglazed tiles are usually the most popular choice.

The wall tiles may be of any size and colour you like, however, they should also be waterproofed as there is plenty of water use in the kitchen. When you are planning on placing tiles near the stove or oven, make sure that the tiles can handle high temperatures to avoid them from getting damaged or falling off the walls. Choose the adhesive and grout accordingly.