White floor tiles always generate a lot of discussions. There are those who love it and those who do not, each with their reasons of course. The colour white can be used in every room of the house whether for appearance, maintenance, or beauty, among other characteristics.
Thinking about the colour white, we prepared this article with information about this type of floor, with the advantages, disadvantages and some photos in all environments for illustration.
When it comes to a feeling of spaciousness, lightness and liveliness, white walls and flooring is a great option, even more so in large environments with lots of light. On the other hand, many people do not like white tiles because of the dirt and details that they can help highlight more than any other tile colour, something as simple as cracks for example when compared to other types of floor tile colour, are more easily noticeable on white tiles.
There is no denying that white is a classic and timeless colour in household use, it can be used in many versatile ways in all areas of the house, from the kitchen to the bathroom, within homes of different styles, and now with the availability of many different shapes from hexagons to herringbones, chevrons to oblong hexagons, our Carrara white marble range has more than ever, varying lines of items. Not to mention our multiple lines of man-made porcelain tiles which include our Arabescato, Statuarietto and Cloud white range as well as the natural stone Carrara effect range. Experts continually report that "the white" tile range will never go out of trend. Like it or not, many people love white tiles, including us here at Stone Deals, and there will always be at least one space in your home where you can bet that a white tile will convey a sense of calm and class in the environment.
White flooring is and always has been classic, versatile and suitable for decoration with both modern and more rustic nuances. That is, it is not specific to any concept, and can be used without prejudice in any project. You don't even have to stick only with natural marble too when it comes to the colour white, as man-made porcelain tiles also include the brilliant Carrara marble effect porcelain but also the Statuarietto, Cloud white and Arabescato range of porcelain that come with varying patterns and veining effects with the white undertone colour, these are also available in both matt and polished finish.
White gives a feeling of spaciousness, cleanliness, calm, lightness, organization and lets not forget, class. It's a colour that is easily complimented well with simple lighting, without needing a lot of artificial light to make the environment brighter. Classic and timeless, it will never go out of style, ideal for the most diverse spaces. White tile goes with absolutely everything. The other important thing to consider is that there is no other colour that causes a clash when being used with white tiles, from a light beige, for example, to warm yellow or even dark er grey or black tiles, any project that involves another colour of tiles can be used with white tile, with complementary visual effects.
Dirt, to be as blunt as possible, unfortunately, is the main cause of concern for many who are not sure about white tiles, and this is the main reason why many people may turn up their noses at white tiles. The fact is, any trace of dirt that falls on the floor is very apparent and if cleaning is not done frequently, then, especially with natural stone tiles like our Carrara range, their fantastic appearance may get damaged, they can become grimy and look aged if not cleaned regularly. Therefore, they require more maintenance, both in cleaning and sealing in the case of natural stones, with porcelain tiles being a bit more forgiving. Some things can be done to prevent or lessen the chances of damaging your white stones. Firstly, you need to choose a good quality stone to avoid cracking, secondly, make sure to seal them before use with regular yearly sealing depending on use, for added protection, thirdly, make sure to clean them regularly and clean up any spillages as soon as possible. Thus, the durability of the stone then increases. White floors in the kitchen are more prone to yellowing due to grease. In the bathroom, due to the moisture in the air, they can gather mould easily. White is also a colour that can leave spaces feeling a bit “cold”. Unlike warm coloured tiles, white doesn't promote a warm atmosphere, that is, however, why it's one of the favourites of Scandinavian home decors, the other decor items and accessories, however, will also be responsible for changing that fact - if you want to, of course.
The kitchen is the most usual environment when it comes to white floor tiles, precisely to bring more light and a feeling of space, in addition to combining with the wall tiles and most of the furniture, such as cabinets, stove and refrigerator. A white floor in this space creates and maintains harmony, you just have to pay attention to cleaning and maintenance so that your white tiles don't turn yellow, look greasy and with apparent dirt.
When it comes to a room with a white floor, many designers immediately think of the minimalistic style, which has already declared this colour a favourite when it comes to home decorations. An advantage is that, with white, you can dare in different nuances, because the tone matches everything. In addition, the room white tiles are used will always provide a feeling of space and lightness.
Lavatory and bathrooms with white floors are highly popular spaces, as they need good lighting to help with cleaning or combine with many decorative alternatives, from a rustic bathroom to a modern type, the option of white tiles seems to have been around for centuries. It is just what works in this space and can be picked as an option that will simply compliment any type of bathroom or lavatory.
So you haven't made up your mind about white tiles yet?
Let us simply remind you, that every tile has maintenance and difficulties of use, although white tiles have slightly higher maintenance and visual points that can work against it in terms of mould and dirt showing, the benefits of installing white tiles in what it helps achieve in a home both visually and atmospherically in your home far outweigh these aspects in our opinion but don't only take our word for it, simply looking back centuries of human history as well as the continued sale of white tiles for home use with white always being one of the top-selling product colours within the industry should help ease any doubtful minds still left out there regarding the use of white tiles.
