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Building a house is a big deal and there’s literally so much one has to know about when doing that. A very important decision regarding a house or flat is the flooring. The flooring sets the tone for the entire place and it indeed is something someone needs to educate themselves on beforehand. And if that is what you’re trying to do, look no further for you’ve come to the right place.

● Formation

Marble is a natural stone that is formed when limestone undergoes metamorphic crystallization. Tiles on the other hand are made from a mixture of clay and silicates baked at high temperatures.

● Maintenance

Marble is slightly harder to maintain and take care of. Even though both marble and tile are fairly stain proof, still if the two are compared marble is easier to stain. Tiles are comparably easier to maintain and they’re quite stained proof.

● Variety

Marble is available in a wide variety of forms. From Carrara to Emperador to countless shades and whirls and patterns. Likewise, Tiles too are available in various different types such as ceramic, granite, glass, porcelain, etc.

● Finish

Marble comes in four different finishes. Polished, honed, tumbled, and brushed. Polished is the most common form of marble we find in Indian homes. Here the marble is polished using diamond discs to give it the glossy look. Honed marble is the type where abrasive scratch away tiny bits from the marble’s surface, giving it an old-world look. Honed marble is porous than other finishes and hence slightly more difficult to maintain.

Tumbled marble is, as the name sort of suggests tumbled in a drum with stones and sand and other abrasives. This makes the marble look very unpolished but it actually feels smooth. Also tumbled marble gives better grip which is why it’s a good option for bathrooms and showers. Brush finish marbles are the antique kinds. Manufacturers lightly brush the surface of the marble until it becomes aged and textured. This kind of marble finish is fit for an old-world aesthetic but it’s very high maintenance. You need to vacuum it often and of course, make sure you don’t spill anything in it.

Tiles come in slightly more number of finishes than marbles which are also luckily named according to the type of finish they have. These include a matte finish, glazed finish, unglazed finish, polished finish, glossy finish, textured finish, and one lappato finish which means that the tile has been polished but not enough for a full reflective finish effect.

● Porosity

As compared to tiles, marbles are fairly porous. This is due to their crystalline structure. Also due to the fact that marble originates as sedimentary limestone, it’s on the basic side of the pH scale which means that it can react when in contact with acidic substances. Tiles, especially glazed finishes are way less porous in nature. Vitrified ceramic tiles are even chemically inert and thus won’t react to acids. Porcelain tiles also react fairly well with acids but regular usage may cause corrosion over time.

● Eco-friendliness

Marbles are sustainable as once they’re ready they can be used for decades but not exactly eco-friendly. Though often used they’re a non-renewable resource. In fact, their extraction is a very energy-intensive process and it has irreversible effects on the environment. Tiles when compared to marble are considered eco-friendly. The manufacturing process consumes less fuel as the materials used are plentiful and easy to mine.

● Price

It is pretty obvious that marble being a natural stone is a lot more expensive than tiles that are man-made. Also, the entire process of extraction is a costly process which only adds to more reasons why marble is so expensive. But then the aesthetic that a marble flooring adds to a place is worth the extra bucks you spend on it. Tiles, themselves aren’t so bad either, to be honest, at the end of the day it’s really your decision.

Tones or textures in our life play a significant role especially when we are away from nature and living in a close-knitted house. Regardless of whether we abide by a small or a larger family, our heart and mind will be constrained by the vicinity we live in. Where we are walking, sitting, eating, talking, or even dancing, everything delves our mind into the tones, textures, or anything we are enclosed with. Indeed, even on our most significant occasions, the perfect background makes the eternal treasure especially when the wall or the floor blends nicely with the picture.

However, choosing what types of tiles or tones will make your home an aisle to enraptured can be strenuous for the ones who are not well-informed about the trades. Having a bit of knowledge about the things you are planning to apply in your life is always advantageous. Although there are numerous types of tiles in the market yet each one has a unique element that makes the perfect choice. Let’s unveil those USPs so that you can pick wisely!

1. Ceramic Tiles

The popular and the most traditional sort of tile that accompanies hundreds of styles offered with a suitable budget. This common type of tile comprises a mixture of clay and various other natural solvents that provide a resistant property against force and stain. There are two types of ceramic tiles – Glazed and Unglazed. Unglazed tiles give an artistic, rustic finish; glazed ceramic has a glassy coating and gives more protection for long-lasting hours.

Contrasting it to other tiles, it gives a more natural and earthy look and is easier to install. Also, if you are planning to remodel your house on a lessen budget, this makes an impeccable decision.

2. Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles are denser and less porous than ceramic tiles. While comparing them, the basic difference is the water they absorb. Porcelain tiles absorb less than 0.05% rate of water and this makes them suitable for exterior or interior applications in all climates whereas ceramic tiles can absorb more than 3% which makes them best for interior use. Porcelain tiles are more durable and highly resistant to chipping and scratching. Likewise, for the place of heavy-traffic – kitchens, hallways, and commercials – porcelain is an immaculate choice.

3. Vitrified Tiles

Are you planning something classy and durable for your new house? Then Vitrified tiles are vogue these days. They are the fusion of 60% Silica and 40% Clay heated at high temperatures to obtain a shiny appearance. These are the advanced version of ceramic tiles with less porosity. Compare to marbles and granite, this type of tiles is more robust and comprises better mechanical strength even the color doesn’t fade away if exposed to harsh UV rays. They are more resistant to stain and scratch than ceramic tiles. Also, it ensures high quality amidst giving you a plethora of natural shades to choose from.

4. Nano Tiles

The term ‘Nano’ is derived from Chemical- Nanotechnology that signifies the presence of nano particles in the tile. The manufacturing of these tiles comes into origin with a view to creating something sophisticated whilst maintaining international standards. These are generally expensive tiles yet worthy because it gives you – water-repellent, stain-resistant, and antibacterial benefits. What could be best than having such technology that allows you to clean less? To guarantee results, you can pour water on these tiles and you will observe that water droplets roll-off from the surface.

Now that you have a holistic view of how your house will look like, then you can easily make a wise choice even if you have never taken any tiling project before.

Choosing the right tile color can be an intimidating task for many of us out there. More so when you have 1000s of colors to choose from and all of them look like the perfect match for your house.

Color Psychology is a powerful interior design tool that takes into consideration various emotions associated with colors.

1. Green: The first thing that comes when someone hears ‘Green’ is the lush and wild nature. The soothing and calm effect it brings to the mind is unmatchable. While nothing can match the satisfaction of a weekend getaway into lush green places, green-themed tiles can surely bring you an inch closer to it right at your home.

We recommend Green for common spaces like a living room, lobby, or dedicated family lounges as it will add a touch of serenity to much precious family gatherings.

• Red: Red color is associated with love, passion, and desire. Think of red tile as a tool to heighten the senses, raise energy levels, and stir up excitement — the kind of color that creates a memorable first impression and gets people talking. It is also known to stimulate hunger and thus best for kitchen interiors. To insert this color in your kitchen decoration, you could choose wall tiles in red shades and place them above and under the upper kitchen cabinets. If you prefer a more muted effect, simply pick wall tiles with more moderate red variations.

• Blue: Reminiscent of the sky and the ocean, this color emotes the feeling of freshness and calm. This color shade is hence recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms for a relaxing and comforting personal space. These spaces are where you want to unwind at the end of a long and tiring day. Various shades of blue can be used to bring out the best effect of the space. A combination of Blue and Green tile is suitable for a maximum calming effect.

• White: Traditionally, White has been used in bathrooms in Indian homes due to its light reflectivity and more so because of its association with cleanliness and purity. This may be a thing of the past now. White interiors are slowly finding its way inside bedrooms and drawing rooms because it alleviates emotional turbulence and creates a sense of order and efficiency, helping to declutter mind and life.

• Black: It associated with luxury, elegance, and sophistication. While black can create the illusion of a smaller room it may not be as risky as you may think. To bring out the best of Black Tiles limit it to one wall along with a light color on other walls to bring out the best contrast.

• Beige/Brown tile: Nothing says stability, reliability, and affordability like Brown. This robust, weighty color adds an earthy richness to the interior decor that makes a space feel warm and inviting, encouraging your family and friends to stop and unwind. This color is ideal for large spaces in your home like a drawing-room, living room, or the family lounge. Brown tiles on your terrace or balcony bring out the best in them, especially on rainy days.

Now that you have learned the psychology of various colors and have a better ability to make the right decision, what are you waiting for? Check out the range at Tileshouse.com to order the right color tile for your home or call us to get the help of our experienced executives to guide you in making the correct decision.

Ceramic tiles are one of the most versa’tile’ building material used by mankind for ages. Ceramic tiles have been in use from as early as 4000 BC. The popularity of ceramic tiles has grown over the years due to technological advancements and spread throughout the globe.

Ceramic tiles come in thousands of different shapes, sizes, colors and can be used as a wall or floor tile for kitchen, bathroom, living space, bedroom, and almost any other area of the home. The superior performance of these tiles means less mess and more peace of mind. Read on to discover the 4P’s of ceramic tiles and why they may be the best choice for your house.

1. Price range: With great versatility comes a great price range. The starting price for ceramic tiles is anywhere from Rs 35/sq. feet to Rs 105/sq. feet. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach for tiles. With 1000s of tile to choose from depending on shape, color, and size it can become a daunting task to find that perfect tile in your assigned budget. Give us a call to help you find the right tile within the right budget. We will be more than happy to help you choose the perfect fit.

1. Perquisites: Ceramic tiles have numerous advantages over wallpaper, marbles, wooden, or carpet types of flooring. Easy to clean, scratch and fire-resistant, hygienic are some of the important and pragmatic perquisites. However, the most important one, especially during contemporary times, is the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The process of manufacturing ceramic tiles is environment friendly as raw materials include clay and minerals.

1. Purpose: Wherever you need, whatever you need we have the perfect ceramic tile for you. Ceramic tiles are all-purpose tiles and can be categorized as floor tiles and wall tiles. They can be used in your kitchen, bathroom, terrace, living room, etc. Due to their versatility and easy to clean property these tiles are most preferred for the bathroom and kitchen.

1. Process of manufacturing: The steps to manufacture a tile include batching, mixing and grinding, spray-drying, forming, drying, glazing, and firing. India has a total installed capacity of 4 million square meter tiles per day. Most tile manufacturers now use statistical process control for each step of the manufacturing process. Statistical process control consists of charts that are used to monitor various processing parameters, such as particle size, milling time, drying temperature and time, compaction pressure, etc. These charts identify problems with equipment, out of spec conditions, and help to improve yields before the final product is finished.

Now that we have learned something about ceramic tiles, why not give this life-long material a chance to try at your doorstep? We at Thetileshouse.com will be extremely delighted to help you choose the perfect tile for your humble abode. Give us a call now to get free samples at your doorstep and share with us your wonderful journey of building a home

“THE NEW NORMAL” – These are the words every corporate boss is using about the current work from home culture. The pandemic has forced more business than ever to adopt work from home model. For some, the transition may stick.

Gradually, companies will start to evaluate new employees based on their capacity to work from home. This brings into spotlight the importance of good workspace at your home.

The best of the offices at home inspires productivity in addition to looking good. Rejuvenating colors, ample sunlight, clutter-free space, and comfortable furniture to work on are few pre-requisites for success to work from home. Below are the few tips to design your work station at home:

Be unique: Keeping with the trends seems cool to a lot of us. But when it comes to our homes we want to be unique and minimalistic. One way to glam-up your workplace is to use an oak wooden tabletop against a backdrop of Moroccan tiles to bring out a perfect blend of nature and craftsmanship.

Add green: A lovely plant at your workplace helps to feel calm and keeps the air around your space clean. We would recommend a snake plant or a rubber plant as these plants require low maintenance and also known to bring good luck to the family.

Add a print: Hanging a print against the backdrop of a neutral white tile will give a refreshing look to the whole space.  You can use removable wall strips to hold up against your prints. This makes it easy to change them whenever required and will keep the space alive every time you decide to change the prints

Organize your space: We have heard in our offices to keep the workstation clutter-free. At home, it can be a little difficult to achieve especially if there are kids around in the house. Keeping the office clutter-free also increases productivity as it helps to focus on the important things. Use your vertical space too, by putting cabinets and with varying types of storage and a wall hanging pinboard to organize the documents which would otherwise end up shoved in a drawer.

Investing in a home workspace may become the new normal as offices look to make the best out of this crisis.

We at Thetileshouse.com will go the distance to make your home workspace a reality and hence keep your productivity high. To save your time and energy, order wall and floor tile samples from our website. Our expert staff will get tile samples at your doorstep and will display the tiles for a perfect match. Visit www.thetileshouse.com and shop now.

“Home is a shelter from storms-all sorts of storms.”-William J. Bennett

As the wall between the home and the world crumbles, homes have taken a new meaning in 2020. What earlier used to be a place to rest and recharge after office, school or sports has now become our office, school, gym.

With people spending more time at home, it needs to be as sturdy as possible. Hence materials that have a longer life-span and are easy to maintain should take precedence over fragile and high maintenance materials. Also, now more than ever we know the importance of hygiene and keeping the house clean every day.

We believe that ceramic and porcelain tiles will play a greater role in post-pandemic construction as they are more robust and versatile as compared to marbles, paint, wallpapers, and the likes. Read on to find out the added advantages of tiles and why they are the perfect choice for post-pandemic homes:

1. Environment-friendly: Since tiles have a hard and solid surface, it doesn’t tend to attract dirt, pollen, dust, or other allergens. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems. Because ceramic tile is produced (fired) at extremely high temperatures, producing what is called an “inorganic” material, it has zero VOCs.

• Easy maintenance: Tiles are resistant to water and abrasive substances, hence they can be easily wiped clean with water and a soft cloth. Tiles are not stained easily, so they don’t need much thought if swept regularly. Marble, being a porous stone, is prone to absorbing water or abrasion by acids or alkali, and hence needs to be maintained with utmost care.

• Water resistance: You have worked hard to make your dream home become a reality, only to see in a span of 6 months that your walls are damp and the paint or wallpaper is starting to wear off. We can only imagine the pain that you go through after coming across that appalling sight. Tiles are water-resistant and for all practical purposes make a better choice over wallpapers and paint.

• Versatile: Tile is a one-stop solution for your every need. The material can vary from ceramic to glass to porcelain to stone and with different patterns and in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Tiles are versatile as they can be installed in any area or room of your home even as shower wall tiles. You no longer have to worry about excessive moisture or sunlight coming in contact with your floors.

• Affordable: Tiles are as affordable as it gets. You can regulate your budget according to your pocket. A simple permutation and combination will tell you that there are thousands of designs to choose from for every corner at home. Tiles can be bought ready-made and installed instantly, thus being low on both cost and installation time.

At “The Tiles House”, we offer a wide selection of high-quality tiles online for bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, terrace and front elevation, exclusive designs, expert staff, and amazing customer service. Visit our online store at www.thetileshouse.com and browse for your new tiles at any time. When choosing the tiles for your home make sure to be true to your tastes and style to create something truly unique and distinct, with whichever tiles you choose.