Tiles are ideal coverings for bathroom floors because they are thick and durable enough to protect floor surfaces from damage and water penetration. They are also versatile; they come in a wide selection of shapes, sizes, textures, and patterns to match any bathroom theme and design.

To get the most out of your bathroom floor tiles, be sure to follow these useful tips and tricks:

01Choose ceramic bathroom floor tiles over natural stone tiles. Ceramic tiles are more durable, more resistant to stains and dampness, and safer to use as they do not get slippery when wet. However, make sure to choose those with slip-resistant surfaces for added traction. Ceramic bathroom tiles are generally safe to walk on, but there are cheaper, unglazed types that are slippery and susceptible to stains.

02Bathroom floor tiles come in different shapes including rectangle, square, hexagon, and octagon. Accent tiles are usually narrow and diamond-shaped. With these in mind, make sure to choose tiles with a shape and size suitable for the overall size of your bathroom. If you have a small bathroom, use small floor tiles to give it a more spacious look.

03To create an illusion of a larger space in a small bathroom area, use floor tiles in the same color and shade as the bathroom walls. Use floor tiles in neutral colors such as white or beige to make the available light reflect or bounce around the bathroom. However, if you still want to use tiles in bright, bold, or dark colors, use them for accenting only.

04To make a large bathroom appear smaller, use floor tiles in striking colors such as black and red to absorb light. They also provide a dramatic appeal to your bathroom. Use bathroom tiles in dark colors to achieve ambient lighting if your bathroom receives a lot of natural light through large windows.

05If you want your bathroom to look like a spa, use floor tiles in cool colors such as green, blue, and violet.

06Bathroom floor tiles in a solid color tend to project an ordinary and boring appeal. Make them interesting by adding tile borders or by alternating two differently-colored tiles to create eye-catching borders. Also, make sure that the color of your floor tiles is different from the color of the grout. If you want to have white tiles, use red, blue, or yellow grout.

07Decorate your bathroom in a romantic or Victorian style with floor tiles featuring floral designs in soft colors like pink, yellow, light-blue, and light green. Bathroom floor tiles made of natural or faux wood also project a romantic appeal; however, remember to have them treated with chemical substances to make them moisture-resistant and to prevent mold infection.

08If you want to give your bathroom a Mediterranean appeal, use Mexican hand-painted floor tiles. To enhance the theme, you can compliment your floor tiles by using hand-painted or plain countertop tiles.

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