You might have some questions regarding interior designs and what you may and cannot do when remodeling or renovating your property. Some of these questions are quite reasonable for any interior designer to ask.
There are also other questions that you might think are absurd to ask yet for which you nonetheless want an answer.
For example, “Can you place floor tiles on walls?” is a common question in tile using and the tile industry. Any tile-related query is fair game, especially if it pertains to the interior decor of your home.
We also recognize how difficult it can be to choose among the wide variety of floor and wall tile options that are currently available.
So, we’ve made an effort to address some of the pressing queries you might be reluctant to ask, such as whether you can lay floor tiles on the wall in this post. Let’s first examine the distinction between floor tiles and wall tiles.
WALL TILES VS. FLOOR TILES
The slipperiness and stiffness ratings of the tiles are the only distinctions between floor tiles and wall tiles.
Rating for Coefficient of Friction (COF) Which sort of tile should be used on walls or floors depends in part on COF ratings. Each ceramic or porcelain tile has a COF grade. Floor tiles need to have a particular degree of friction in order to be secure to walk on. Higher figures in the Coefficient of Friction (COF), a measure of friction, indicate more friction. Since traction is not a concern, polished wall tile can be as slick as glass and is frequently that slick.
The PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) grade is the second characteristic that characterizes hardness and durability. The five classes of PEI ratings from the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) are available for use by tile manufacturers. Classifications in commercial contexts range from Class 1 (no foot traffic) to Class 5 (high duty foot traffic). PEI ratings, which are frequently concealed in each tile’s specifications, are a great indication of potential installation locations.
Only Class 0 PEI Wall Tiles, stored very high off the ground and shielded from the weather.
Class I PEI Light footfall – Only in areas of the house with little foot traffic, like ensuite bathrooms.
Class II PEI Moderate footfall – Tiles ideal for commercial use on walls and light foot traffic in residential areas like bathrooms.
Class III PEI Regular footfall – This kind of tile can be used in busy parts of the house, like living rooms, kitchens, and corridors.
Tiles for Class IV PEI Intense Footfall are appropriate for use in residential areas with heavy to moderate foot traffic, such as the kitchen or hallway. Additionally, it is appropriate for workplaces and commercial wall tiling.
These tiles are Class V PEI Heavy Footfall and are highly long-lasting. It’s perfect for crowded public areas like airports, malls, and store floors. These tiles are also appropriate for outdoor settings and bustling neighborhoods.
Can walls be covered with floor tiles?
Yes, you may use floor tiles on walls. For the avoidance of doubt, tiles with a PEI rating of 0 are regarded as wall-only tiles. However, you can use any tile with a PEI rating between 1 and 5 on your walls if you like. All you need is the appropriate adhesive. You read that right—you can design your feature walls with floor tiles!
But why would you want to act in this manner?
Actually, there are a number of them. Let’s take a closer look:
To Follow the Growing Tile Trend
One of the hottest trends right now is large-format floor tiles, which we describe as tiles that are 600 by 600 mm or greater. They look terrific on large floors, such as in a garden room, but they also look great on the walls of little bathrooms.
They will provide the appearance of a larger room by employing more tile and less grout joints. You can get this elegant look using our AGL Tiles line, making your walls appear to be covered in low-cost Italian marble.
The Modern Design Aesthetic: If you enjoy minimalist style, you’ll like the recent trend of tiling your bathroom walls with the exact same floor tiles. This is a great way to infuse the room with a sense of calm; for maximum effect, use larger tiles and make sure the grout joints are uniform from floor to wall.
Additional Design Alternatives
There are now a plethora of beautiful tile patterns that are more lifelike than they have ever been before because of technological advancements in the field of “digital printing.” There is a dizzying array of shapes, styles, and dimensions available in the form of tiles, including everything from miniature mosaics to fashionable bricks, conventional wood-effect planks, and everything in between. We prefer to think of them as wall and floor “coverings,” even though many of them are advertised as floor tiles, and it is up to you, the customer, to decide where they should be installed.
This does not, however, imply that any and all floor tiles can be utilized on any and all walls. When designing your wall, it’s critical to consider the weight of the tiles and adhesives to ensure that it can withstand the load. There shouldn’t be any issues as long as you’re laying the tiles on a solid wall or tile backer board. Keep in mind, nevertheless, that you should never put tiles on the floor that were originally intended for the wall.
In summary,
We believe that the traditional way of thinking about tiles as “walls” or “floors” is a little outdated. The divisions between tiles for the kitchen, bathroom, walls, and floors are blurring as a result of design and technological improvements, which is an exciting time for the tile industry.
Of course, wall-only tiles will always be popular, and despite their small size, they are already expressive. However, we advise considering the complete tile spectrum before making a decision the next time you’re out shopping for wall tiles. You’ll be mesmerized by the exquisite designs and styles available.
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