4 Ways Wall Tiles Are Better Than Paint or Wallpaper
18 Jul 2022, Read Time : 4 Min
4 Ways Wall Tiles Are Better Than Paint or Wallpaper
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall — wallpaper tiles are the best of them all.”
Which aspect excites you the most when considering renovating your spaces, homes, or offices? Or which is that one area of change that you most look forward to? Have you ever thought about it?
For some, it could be the change in flooring, whereas for others, the revamped closets and cabinetry, and for some, it would be the lighting. Any kind of change is good, right?
But one change is even better and exciting: the change of the wall colors of your spaces. For many people, a fond memory they have during renovation is the hours they spend with swatch cards, trying different shades on their walls, and then finalizing the one.
In our good old days, the most notable trend that prevailed for the years to come was that of wallpapers. It was such a wonderful time, where there were a plethora of options available in various designs and colors that one could choose from. Based on the liking of your color, you would get options in different prints, patterns, and even multiple colors!
But as the years passed, the face of Interior Design evolved manifold, and the world started moving to more clean, contemporary, and durable options. Today we see a lot of spaces opting for wall tiles instead of wallpapers. But why? Let’s understand in detail.
Tile vs. Wallpaper Which is better?
Ever wondered why wall tiles took over wallpapers and paints? The reasons are endless. From maintenance to cost, wall tiles have proven their place in every aspect. To make it easy for you, we have chalked down some significant factors you can’t overlook.
Wear and Tear
Normal wear and tear that Indian homes witness due to humid weather.
Speaking of India, most of our country accounts for humid weather. As a result of that, having wallpapers, even having painted walls, becomes a problem. With the constant inflow of humidity, seasonal showers, and sometimes the poor construction quality, the walls become porous, forming cracked walls. Which in turn chipped and peeled paints and wallpapers. At this time, installing wall tiles becomes a long-standing choice to make to save future overheads of labor, material maintenance, and upkeep.
Painting and wallpaper pasting are costs that are substantial and recurring in nature. With the overall attrition borne by the walls over a period of time, repainting and replastering wallpapers become inevitable to keep those walls in order. Tiling the walls can drastically reduce these costs. It is a one-time investment that is sure to last you good and long.
Painting a wall is a recurring process and heavy on your pockets too.
Ease of Cleaning
While cleaning painted walls is an ordeal that one may be terrified of whereas cleaning tiled walls is a blessing in disguise. Wall tiles usually come in glazed polish, making cleaning super easy. One swipe with a damp cloth, and the tiles are as good as new! Bye-bye to the cleaning woes after all!
Clean tiles with dry microfiber and cleaning detergent
Robust and Waterproof
There is no denying that paint and wallpapers can never act as barriers to porosity and are sure to fall prey to chipping, peeling, and even harboring mold. On the other hand, wall tiles act as barriers to water seepage and reduce the risks and damages that come as a consequence. It is a long-term solution for those who want to get their hands off maintenance and huge costs.
Due to their low porosity, vitrified tiles absorb very little water.
It’s Time to Pamper Your Wall With Some “Tile” Love
After the consumers started opting for wall tiles, the markets exploded with a vast range of options for wall tiles almost immediately! Today, you may find a more significant number of wall tiles than wallpapers in the market!
Having said that, we all miss the charm and aesthetic the wallpapers brought into our homes! Those beautiful nursery prints with vivacious colors would light up our simple rooms and make them feel like a meadow! This dearth was also fulfilled relatively soon, with the introduction of Wallpaper looking tiles!
Today, you will not be disappointed if you step out to buy a wallpaper-looking tile in the market. The number of options the markets offer is mind-boggling and may leave you confused and overwhelmed.
Over these years, if one trend is here to stay, it is the trend of ‘accent walls’. We see many homes with a particular wall that stands out because of a separate panel of tiles. You may find this in your living rooms near your TV set-ups, your kitchen backsplashes, or even your dressing room mirror.
These accent walls add a unique charm to the rooms and make them the highlight corners of your homes. Thanks to this trend, there is a soaring demand for wall tiles in different designs, patterns, textures, and colors.
Check out some amazing tile design ideas that are handpicked by our experts
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Mannika Mitra is an Arts Graduate from the Delhi University & a Post-Graduate Diploma holder in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has worked as a digital producer with new agency; ANI, NDTV & Hindustan Times before joining Orientbell Tiles as a part of their digital and content marketing team. Her interest in interior design and knowledge of tiles comes from her family of architects and Tile Shop owners. In her quest to write useful blogs that help users pick the right tiles and renovation inspiration, she frequently does research with architects, tile dealers among others. Apart from writing content for the website she loves to travel, know about various cultures and binge watch on OTT platforms.
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