Picking the right floor tiles for each room can make a world of difference in your home. With all the different types of floor tiles available these days, you may be wondering which would best suit your floor. Well, some tiles are more suitable for certain purposes than others. What are all the factors one should consider at a tiling contractor in Singapore?
The hardness of a floor tile is calculated using the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which measures how resilient the tile is in withstanding wear and tear as well as scratches.
If you are tiling an area that experiences very heavy foot traffic, such as the entrance corridor, you will want to go for a tile with more hardness. Category I : Tiles in this category have the least hardness of all the rest, and thus are not suitable for any kind of foot traffic. They are typically only used to tile residential or commercial walls. Category II : These tiles are slightly more durable, but are still only meant to take light foot traffic.
We do not recommend using Category II tiles for any floors that will be frequently walked on, such as kitchens, bathrooms or living rooms. Category III : Tiles are suitable for general residential purposes and in commercial areas with lighter traffic. They can also be used to tile other surfaces such as kitchen counters. Category IV : This type of tile can be used for any residential purpose, as well as light to medium commercial and industrial use.
They can be found in restaurants, offices and hospitals, to name a few. You might want to go for Category IV tiles for areas in your home that see higher traffic, such as entryways. Category V : The most durable of tiles, these are typically used in commercial or industrial floors that experience heavy amounts of foot traffic each day, such as train stations, malls and airports.
