KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

KEY TOYOUR HOME / 31 Being the more porous alternative to its sturdier, porcelain counterpart, ceramic tiles are more often used to line walls than flooring, and is best used for decorative purposes. With modern printing technology, homeowners can choose from a wide array of tile designs to create floor surfaces that are truly unique to their homes. Ceramic tiles come in two forms, glazed and unglazed – the former being impervious to Ceramic Tiles water and stains, and the latter requiring sealing, to be protected against water damage and spills. Ceramic tiles are easy-to-maintain as well, making them ideal for living rooms with high human traffic. While many cite ceramic tiles’ cold and hard surface as a con, the cooler touch of ceramic tile surfaces may actually be an advantage in Singapore’s warm climate. Image courtesy of Hafary