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Porcelain tiles are incredibly versatile when it comes to decoration. Regardless of the style you choose for your remodel, there will be a porcelain tile model that will fit your project like a glove. To choose your favorite according to your taste and budget, take note of the tips from those who understand the subject the most.
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According to architect and urban planner Marina Pamplona, in the internal areas, polished and mat porcelain tiles are the most used. The choice between them depends on personal taste. But among the models, the most popular are:
Plain colors
Smooth color porcelain tiles are the most common ones found in the market and are a good option for simple or minimalist decorations. The polished or matte finish of this option is a personal matter, but Marina reminds us that "polished pieces tend to highlight dirt from day to day, so it is worth taking this into consideration when buying".
Beige Marbled
Porcelain tiles with a stone look give that natural touch to the project. The beige marbled model is easily found in classic projects and guarantees a fresh look to the environment: "the average prices may vary according to the size and finishing of the piece, ranging from R$ 60 to R$ 130 per square meter", explains Marina.
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Like marbled beige, white with natural grayish stains is also a guaranteed presence among the decoration trends, being an option not only for classic projects, but also in modern and contemporary ones. For a complete design, including a plain colored rug in the room gives a special touch: "spaces that require greater coziness, a composition of rugs that areeasily washable and so you can have a beautiful, cozy and clean room more easily", she suggests.
Cementitious
The darling of minimalists, cement-based porcelain tiles are also present in industrial, modern, Scandinavian, and contemporary styles: "this model, with its matte finish and natural stains, disguises a little more day-to-day dirt and makes routine cleaning easier," explains the professional.
Woody
Like marble tiles, wood-look porcelain tiles offer a natural sensation to the project, with a visual comfort similar to real wood, but cheaper and with greater durability: "porcelain tile is one of the most resistant and low-maintenance materials on the market today. It goes well in any environment and is indicated for ground floor houses, because of the humidity of the soil; forbeach and countryside, for being environments where normally one passes with more dirt", Marina concludes.
To finish, the architect suggests the next trend in porcelain tiles for living rooms: the hexagonal cement tile. According to Marina, it is a mixture of all the positive aspects of traditional porcelain tiles and, although it is more expensive, it is worth it for the result and practicality.
50 photos of porcelain tile rooms to inspire your project
The following list of projects will not only provide inspiration for your remodel, but will also show you how porcelain tile can have the qualities you are probably looking for in a material: beautiful, practical and with 100% utilization. See:
1. porcelain tile is one of the most democratic floors in decoration
2. because its versatility guarantees freedom when creating your project
Besides offering day-to-day practicality
4. and have essential durability
5. with plain porcelain tile, you can include a stylish patterned rug
6. with the cementitious, sobriety will be the highlight
7. despite being a cold floor, porcelain tile for the living room will not take away from the comfort
8. this is because it welcomes accessories that provide this coziness
9. and combines with other materials that give that welcoming feeling
10. polished porcelain tiles have a shiny, refined finish
11. it is easy to clean, despite the fact that it accuses even a hair on the floor
12. porcelain tile is the perfect choice for those who have pets at home
13. and since the living room is the environment of greatest circulation, having a practical floor is fundamental
14. notice how this minimalist design went perfectly with white porcelain tile
15. this modern design featured darker, rustic pieces
16. note the elegance of marbled porcelain tiles and its nuances
17. porcelain tile is very indicated to protect from soil humidity in ground floor houses
18. and the options range from plain to woody
19. options that imitate stone give a natural and rustic touch to the environment
20. and its different formats and finishes define the value of the square meter
21. its resistance guarantees greater durability
22. for a feeling of spaciousness, invest in larger pieces
23. and the ground edges guarantee a more delicate finish
24. so it is possible to install the floor with a dry joint
25. or with minimal space for grouting
26 This technique is often applied on cementitious porcelain tiles
27. in integrated areas, guarantees a surprising result
28. here there are two models of porcelain tiles: cement-based on the floor and marbled on the wall
29. by the way, see how well cementitious combines with colored panels
30. and for a highlight, how about including white baseboards in the living room?
31 Still on porcelain tiles, see how they lengthen the space
32 For an industrial project, it fits like a glove
33. here you can make a comparison between polished porcelain tiles
34. the satin
35. and the completely matte
36 With wood porcelain tile, you can choose a differentiated installation, such as fish scale
37 A very rough suggestion: dark porcelain tiles with light grouting
38 Who says porcelain tile is not cozy?
39. the wood finish gives it that perfect cozy touch
40. and its design loses nothing to the natural option
41 - Whether the room is large or small, porcelain tiles are a welcome option
42. and you can use and abuse of colors in the project with it
43. besides guaranteeing comfort to pets
44. it also balances the room temperature for the residents
45 If the idea is to create a neutral room, choose a rug in the same tone as the floor
46. but on warm days, take advantage of the coolness of porcelain tile and save the carpet for winter
47 The porcelain tile for living room can be included in several projects
48. and for each of them, you will have a perfect model
49. besides facilitating your day to day
50. it will be a finish that will not require another remodeling anytime soon
When buying porcelain tile for the living room, remember to guarantee 10% more material for straight installations and 30% more for diagonal installations, for possible breaks and losses. For the baseboard, you can use the same material or guarantee a beautiful white baseboard for added emphasis.
