Porcelain bathroom tiles are an ideal way of lengthening the time your bathroom walls and floors will last. The average floor and sub flooring in a home will only last about 60 years. With this being said, the sub flooring will only hold carpet or linoleum for about 10 years based on the water absorption factors. Since these types of floor coverings have water absorption rates that are higher than all others, it makes sense that they should not be installed in a bathroom where so much water is used. Porcelain bathroom tiles can last for as long as the sub flooring will last when properly installed and cared for.

These types of tiles offer a colour or design all the way through the tile, not just on the surface like ceramic tiles. This is why the porcelain bathroom tiles are ideal for this room in the home. No matter how much water is placed on the tiles, they have an average of 0.04limoges water absorption. This means that the tiles won't be damaged by the water placed on them. Getting glazed bathroom tiles allows for less water absorption and gives your tiles extra protection against the water.

Porcelain tiles are the most durable bathroom tiles available. These tiles offer multiple colours and designs, so that there are more than enough options to match your bathroom décor. The bathroom tiles made today of porcelain are created with advanced technology and can even be found with the look of granite and types of marble. These are very resistant to wear and tear as well as scratches. For those people that are looking for a green alternative for their homes, porcelain tiles are recyclable and are made with all natural products when created.

Porcelain bathroom tiles are generally installed with areas between that are much tighter than in other areas. The tiles must be installed with smaller areas between with grout to help keep their water absorption low. Porcelain tiles will keep a fantastic finish with proper cleaning techniques. Using clean water and soft cloths to dry will keep porcelain tiles in perfect condition for years to come. When looking for bathroom tiles, it may be best to get glazed porcelain tiles for this room. These types of tiles are ideal for people that will install themselves rather than hire a contractor. These types of tiles have glaze on the surface that allows for a shiny top coat that offers additional protection from water, staining and wear. Regular porcelain tiles for the bathroom are not glazed, and can allow for water absorption of more than 0.04%, meaning the tiles can be weakened further by bathroom use.

The costs of porcelain tiles are competitive overall, and the fact that they can add up to £1,500 to the value of your home makes them worth the cost. Adding porcelain tiles to the bathroom alone is worth this additional value; adding them to other rooms raises the value up to an additional £1,000 per room.