Bathroom: matt or glossy tiles
If you are planning a new bathroom, the costs are high. When choosing tiles, the question is whether you want matt or glossy. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and therefore should be weighed carefully.
Is the renovation of the bathroom, you will face high costs. For this reason alone, you should choose the Tiles Think carefully about how you envision the end result. Clearly, high-gloss tiles look very classy and chic, matt tiles, on the other hand, don't look so much without bathroom decorations. But first and foremost it should be about what is easier to care for and which product can give you longer pleasure.
Pro for glossy tiles
- When you think of a classy hotel bathroom, you might think of high-gloss tiles. It's true, these tiles just look chic and the sheen makes the bathroom look brighter and bigger.
- It doesn't take much with these tiles decoration in the bathroom. The shine alone is eye-catching enough.
Cons for glossy bathroom tiles
- Unfortunately, with these tiles you can often see tracks on the floor very quickly. Even if you only have slippers on, the tiles will be scratched and dull.
- You will quickly see limescale deposits on shiny tiles, especially in the shower area. Unless you have a housekeeper, you will need to clean these tiles often to keep them shiny.
- Unfortunately, you can see small defects such as scratches from stones or a dropped bottle on these products immediately. Small defects immediately catch the eye and disturb the picture.
Especially floor coverings made of natural stone such as marble and granite are often subject to high loads ...
Pro for matte tiles
- Matt bathroom tiles are easy to care for. Limescale deposits are also visible, but not as much as on the shiny tiles.
- This variant doesn't hold it against you if a stone is scratched on the floor or the nail polish bottle has fallen on the floor. Usually you only notice the spots on closer inspection.
Cons for matt bathroom tiles
- The light is not reflected so nicely in these tiles, which can make the bathroom look darker. If you choose a color that is too dark, the bathroom will appear even smaller.
- Since the mat is not a highlight in the bathroom, you need a few nice decorative pieces to create an eye-catcher. But the decoration works better here.
Which variant you choose is a question of your taste. But if you don't like cleaning the bathroom from top to bottom and you are bothered by limescale stains, you would be better off with the matt version.
