An advantage of matte tiles is that they do not show smudges and water marks as easily as glossy tiles.
Matt or gloss wall tiles in bathroom.
Also matt tiles need less maintenance than gloss.
In addition the less reflective surface can help your bathroom feel relaxing and calm.
As shown in the image below the gloss finish catches the light to reveal a pattern alongside the matt texture despite the tiles being the same colour and shape.
But as with all projects involving wall and floor tiles you need to make an informed choice before plumping for one or the other.
Below we will give the best pros and cons of matt v gloss tiles.
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Often the choice between matt and gloss tiles is simply a matter of taste.
Matt tiles on the floor prevent slippage while gloss wall tiles really open up and brighten this functional space.
Stone grey tile on floor matt white 600x300 on 3 walls and white handmade gloss 75 x 40 on vanity shower wall.
This makes them perfect for creating a tactile and interesting bathroom.
You can also use them for your kitchen backsplash and bathroom shower walls where cooking splatters food gunk and soapy residues are harder to clean if it is a matte surface.
This makes them ideal for the bathroom floor especially in busy bathrooms.
In the principal bath there are big plain white glossy tiles with glass tile accents on the walls and black porcelain tiles that are dusted with silver from campani on the floors.
The low sheen makes them easier to maintain.
However it will most likely feel darker than a bathroom that has gloss wall tiles.
Which should you choose.
The matt tiles have better slip resistance so they are used in this situation but there is nothing odd or unusual about this and it will not look wrong.
Most bathroom renovations we do in perth use i would say seventy percent gloss wall tiles and ninety percent matt floor tiles this however is not 100 accurate but it is pretty close.
As tiles with gloss finish are easier to clean and maintain they are top choices for messy areas in the house such as bathroom and kitchen walls.
The tiles are beautiful and the black floor tiles are great but every single water spot shows on the white glossy wall tiles and the glass shower doors.
Matt tiles are also the ideal choice for living area flooring.
Matt tiles are available in a range of textures.
Matt tiles are ideal for larger bathrooms and are used to create a more traditional or rustic look.
When installing matte finish tiles make sure there is enough lighting both natural and artificial as these tiles are.