One of the biggest flooring trends that continues to gain popularity is timber look tiles.
The quality and technological advancements of wood look tiles has evolved tremendously over the past few years, making it a terrific and incredibly lifelike choice over timber flooring.
Timber looks are timeless. But it’s not suitable to use real timber everywhere in the home. If you’re looking for a long-lasting and affordable alternative to classic wooden flooring that can be used in every room, then timber look tiles is your number one choice.
We love wooden look tiles because they are easy to maintain, won’t warp, creak or rot, and unlike natural wood, are perfect in wet areas.
Timber look tiles come in ceramic, porcelain and concrete form. Porcelain is considered the best of the three as it tends to be the most durable and affordable.
So where can you use timber look tiles? Let’s take a look.
High foot traffic areas
Wood look tiles effortlessly mimic the relaxed warm feeling of natural wooden floors in a home. And as a hard wearing surface they are ideal for high traffic areas.
To make a statement with your timber tiles, try laying them differently. Herringbone, chevron and staggered patterns can all be achieved if you select the right timber tile.
In the bathroom
If you’ve ever noticed bathrooms with wooden features before, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s tiles. So, if you’ve ever wanted to add a splash of timber on the wall or floor – now you can!
Love the industrial look? You can achieve this at home combining aged timber look tiles dark hardware, white subway tile accents and honed concrete flooring.
Enhance with wall accents
Timber look tiled accent walls are great for the bathroom and kitchen, but they can also make a statement in the bedroom and living room – especially if you have a fireplace.
Outdoor living areas
We love to spend a lot of time outdoors, and while wooden decking looks amazing, the upkeep and cost is insane. A good alternative to this, is of course outdoor wood look tiles. You can still achieve the same natural look to your indoor-outdoor design, with the added benefit that it will stand up against the elements, without any regular maintenance or treatment required.
Around the pool
Did you know timber look tiles are also great for pool areas? A non-slip surface is crucial in wet areas like pools, and wooden tiles with non-slip textures are great for this.
Wooden decking will only warp and rot over time when in constant contact with water, something you don’t have to worry about with timber tiles.
What tile grade are timber look tiles?
Tiles are graded based on their hardness and durability. The PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) ratings help determine where tiles should be installed. The PEI ratings are as follows:
- PEI 1 & PEI 2 – light duty wear that is good for bathrooms and bedrooms.
- PEI 3 – medium to heavy duty wear which will survive heavy traffic in dining rooms, living areas, kitchens, entrances, hallways in homes.
- PEI 4 – heavy wear perfect for living areas in homes, public buildings and retail.
- PEI 5 – heavy duty wear in heavy traffic commercial areas.
Our timber tiles are no less than PEI 3, which means you can use them anywhere in the home and not worry they will get damaged months after installation.
Perth’s timber look tile specialists
Be inspired by Ceramic Tile Supplies’ extensive range of quality timber look tiles. Browse our collection or visit our Myaree or Wangara showrooms to view the full range on display.
