Dear forum,
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
Our quote includes tiles in the above size at 30 euros per square meter (approximately $30 per square yard) including installation. Our general contractor has also openly mentioned that many homeowners choose a larger format. This would be significantly more expensive due to the need for a second worker, more difficult installation, and increased material usage. I find myself wavering daily between "there's no need to follow every trend" and "maybe I'll regret the smaller formats for the next 40 years."
My parents-in-law recently installed a bathroom with this size of tile, which we like very much. We have planned to use the tiles for the hallways, entrance area, kitchen, and bathrooms. Using different tiles is not an option for us.
Could you please share your experiences and feedback?
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Bertram1004 Apr 2021 09:12Diagonal patterns look like they’re from the 1980s, unless the tiles are quite small and highlight the grout lines.
Personally, I prefer square tiles. I've grown tired of elongated ones. Also, I find it either boring or like a showroom approach when the entire house has the same tile throughout.
I have both a horizontal grout pattern and a diagonal one. I love my tiles and am glad every day that I didn’t choose something like 30cm x 60cm (12 inches x 24 inches).
The neighbors all have elongated tiles, and I don’t find any of them particularly appealing. At best, their floors don’t bother me, but I couldn’t really enjoy them.
Personally, I prefer square tiles. I've grown tired of elongated ones. Also, I find it either boring or like a showroom approach when the entire house has the same tile throughout.
I have both a horizontal grout pattern and a diagonal one. I love my tiles and am glad every day that I didn’t choose something like 30cm x 60cm (12 inches x 24 inches).
The neighbors all have elongated tiles, and I don’t find any of them particularly appealing. At best, their floors don’t bother me, but I couldn’t really enjoy them.
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Myrna_Loy4 Apr 2021 09:13Pinkiponk schrieb:
I have a question about this: Should floor tiles be laid in the direction you walk, that is, facing the door as you enter? I get the impression that this feels more "inviting" than laying them "across," which might look like a barrier or obstruction. Or am I overthinking it? And what effect do tiles laid diagonally have?However, it can also make the hallway feel narrower and longer. A knowledgeable tile salesperson should be able to advise on this.P
Pinkiponk4 Apr 2021 09:41Myrna_Loy schrieb:
For our quirky old building, we are using natural stone in the hallway, bathroom, and kitchen, laid with minimal grout lines of 2 mm (0.08 inches). We are opting for a classic small tile size of 20x20 cm (8x8 inches) and 15x15 cm (6x6 inches) in the narrow hallway. Since it’s less than 60 sqm (645 sqft), it’s also manageable financially.
For me, natural stone is the ultimate choice (though not affordable ;-) ). In my opinion, nothing beats it. :-) Occasionally, we stay in a hotel in Dresden where the walls are partly made of sandstone. Believe it or not, I often find myself standing by the wall, just touching it. ;-)P
Pinkiponk4 Apr 2021 09:48Bertram100 schrieb:
Diagonal patterns look like they’re from the 1980s—unless the tiles are really small, which can highlight the grout lines nicely.
Personally, I prefer square tiles. I’ve grown tired of elongated ones. I also find it either boring or more suited to commercial spaces when the entire house is laid with the same tile.
I have both a horizontal grout and a diagonal one. I love my tiles and am happy every day that I didn’t choose something like 30cm by 60cm (12 inches by 24 inches).
The neighbors all have elongated tiles, and honestly, I don’t find any of them particularly attractive. At best, their floors don’t bother me, but I couldn’t really enjoy them. I really like your tiles and the way they are laid. I could definitely imagine something similar for us in a lighter cream tone. However, I plan to add accents in individual rooms with (self-adhesive) feature wallpapers on one wall. Because of that, I want a fairly understated, simple floor so it doesn’t become too much. But we are still at the beginning of the process, and I really like your tiles. By the way, my husband also doesn’t like the idea of having the same flooring everywhere, so my preferences might still change.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
Seriously?Seriously! That’s my opinion, which I shared with the OP 😉 Do you have any advice for the OP as well?Schimi1791 schrieb:
Only at the transition between living room and kitchen do six tiles meet in a star shape – to me, a ‘work of art.’Seriously?Pinkiponk schrieb:
I have a question about that: Do you lay the tiles in the direction you walk, meaning as you enter through the door?It depends... on light/windows, width, length, and everything else.Bertram100 schrieb:
I have both a cross joint and a diagonal. I love my tiles and am glad every day that I didn’t choose something like 30x60cm (12x24 inches).They look very nice. I compare them (not in style, more in a phase) to the curved small 1970s tiles that look like a spade: after a while you get really tired of the pattern. But enjoy them!
I also think tiles and floors go out of fashion very quickly: in the past diagonal, tile patterns, framing... today, mostly plain surface. There are so many great stones, textures, mosaics, finishes, colors, accents, splashes, sizes, and shapes – one can easily pick one that doesn’t work well without realizing it beforehand 😉
They just become part of the trend again – and then they’re available for purchase again 🙂
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Bertram1004 Apr 2021 10:05I’d like to quickly add the idea of linoleum: if you find it hard to decide for or against certain tiles and you want a calm-looking floor, linoleum is definitely an option. Nowadays it comes in attractive designs, is easy to maintain, durable, and has no joints. 😀
It’s nice to hear that you also like my hallway tiles. I wouldn’t want an entire living room covered with them, though. I’m curious to see how long I’ll still like them. For now, I’d say I have the nicest hallway in the neighborhood. 😀
It’s nice to hear that you also like my hallway tiles. I wouldn’t want an entire living room covered with them, though. I’m curious to see how long I’ll still like them. For now, I’d say I have the nicest hallway in the neighborhood. 😀
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