Largest Collection Of Wall and Floor Tiles - Somany Ceramics

Wall tile installation is a piece of cake. After all, it's nothing more than a vertical floor. However, wall tile installation has its own set of rules that you dare break at your own risk. After all, the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff. So, let's look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother, less frustrating, and less costly. There are different types of wall tiles like  Kitchen Wall Tiles , Bathroom Wall tiles,  wall tiles for bedroom , exterior wall tiles, Issues of Wall Tile Installation Wall tiles are more visible than floor tiles. Vertical tiles can slide before they are firmly set into place. Walls, windows, doors, and other reference points can create aesthetic havoc with wall tile. Tips for Installation of Wall Tiles Hang a Batten Board to Prevent Tile Slippage:  A batten board helps you start your bottom-most course or row of tiles. A batten board is...

Like everything in life, colours also evolve with time, and choosing the right colour for your floor is important to ensure that it not only matches the soft furnishings but also creates a suitable backdrop from which to decorate the rest of the room. Although elements such as furniture, décor and soft furnishings play an important role in creating a good impression, so too does the choice of tile color. Bedroom wall tiles  or floor tiles, in any setting, colour can make or break a room, and it’s important to choose the correct colour tile from the outset. Adding white   tiles into an interior space helps to make the room seem larger and brighter. Here are a few Tip’s to consider while you are selecting  bedroom tiles  colours: Firstly, it’s important to consider the purpose of the room to be tiled. Every room is unique and has a different purpose, and colours that work in one room might not work in another. Another useful point is that small, dark colou...

The word ceramics is derived from the Greek word  keramos  which means ‘ potter’s clay’ . However, many compounds which are classified as ceramics today contain no clay. Modern Ceramics can be defined as the compounds of metals and non-metals. They generally have ionic atomic bonding between them. Traditional ceramics tiles include insulating materials, glass, refractories, abrasives, and enamels. They include metal oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, and silicates. Some of their examples are Tungsten carbide, Silicon carbide, Beryllia, Zirconia, Alumina, Magnesia. Advantages Of Ceramic Tiles Most of them have high hardness hence they are used as abrasive powder and   cutting tools   They have high melting point which makes them excellent refractory material They are good thermal insulators this is another reason to use them as refractory material They are high electric resistivity which makes them suitable to be used an insulator They...

es, you can use both ceramic and vitrified tiles, both can be used for bathroom walls and floor tiles. Both types of tiles are available in different variety of colors, design pattern and sizes. Though being used for the same purpose, there is some major difference between ceramic and vitrified tiles, i.e. their properties, availability, cost, etc. Hence, here we have tried to provide a brief comparison of  ceramic tiles vs vitrified tiles  which will help you to make the correct choice. Ceramic Tiles Ceramic tile is made up of a mixture of clay (which is generally known as earthen clay) and water only. Ceramic tiles flooring are ideal for wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, etc. as the tiles are not very slippery. But they are less resistant to water. Ceramic tiles have a natural and earthy look in comparison to the artificial look of vitrified tiles. The comparatively rough and external glaze is applied for the glossy look. Ceramic tiles always have to be glazed f...

Marble has the advantage of looking natural and unique usually grey- or cream-colored with darker veins running through them. No two tiles are exactly alike. To make tiles, marble stone is sized and cut, then polished and finished on one side to create a uniform surface and thickness. Tiles are a type of  ceramic tiles  made with a refined clay usually red or white clay. This special process makes porcelain tiles less absorbent, thicker, and more durable, and thus suitable as flooring. Compared to marble, tiles are less likely to stain. Pro and Cons of Marble: 1.  Marble has a high aesthetic value and adds both elegance and value to a home. 2.  Marble tiles can be time-consuming and costly 3.  Marble is porous and requires regular (twice-yearly) applications of sealants to remain resistant to stains and dulling. 4.  Marble  tiles texture  can be used on walls, but they are more popular for indoor flooring, backsplashes, sinks, kitche...