Thursday, February 19, 2015

Choosing Fireplace Tiles Is Easy

By Mike Hartwick


It is amazing what a fireplace remodeling project can do for the value and beauty of a home. Homeowners can select from a wide variety of materials to use in a fireplace remodeling project; however, many prefer tile over all others. Tile has it all, good looks, durability, and at a price that makes fireplace tiles a favorable investment.

When a homeowner wants to add a touch of elegance to their home, installing new tiles can help them to achieve an aesthetic appeal that's not easy to duplicate. Tile has been one of the most favored of all building materials for hundreds of years. Natural Stone and Victorian fireplace tiles rank as two of the most popular tiles on the market. Other styles such as Edwardian tiles, Mexican tiles, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau tiles are also among the most popular tiles for fireplace designs.

With a bit of good luck you'll be able to find the tile you want on sale. It might require a little looking and price comparison before purchasing your tile but by taking some time to look around, you can often find some excellent deals and that means being able to upgrade to a better design and maybe even a better quality of tile. A huge benefit of tiling your fireplace is that the entire project will take much less tile than you'd expect.

Natural stone tiles such as marble, slate, and granite are really elegant when paired with a fireplace. Two of the most preferred natural stone colors are black and brown. When these colors are chosen, a bold statement has been made, one that will continue to be bold and beautiful for many years to come. Porcelain and cement tiles can both mimic the look of the finest cuts of granite, marble or slate. These tiles are often the second choice if natural stone is out of a homeowner's budget.

Probably the easiest method to design a fireplace is to choose colors and patterns that match your home furnishing while keeping in mind your personal preferences. It's always smart to plan before you spend any money that way you'll guarantee that the tiles you choose will work well with the room. If you love antiques or floral patterns you're in luck as there are many options that have antique designs, flowers, or both!

Whether you decide on something from the past, natural stone, ceramic, cement, or porcelain tiles, you'll be glad you did. Homeowners that want help designing their fireplace surround and hearth designs can always look for ideas online, in books, or by meeting with a pro tile installer.




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