Brick Tiles 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Raging Trend

Until a few years ago, the exposed brick wall trend was all the rage, but it slowly declined due to various factors – the key factor being the extra maintenance exposed bricks usually require. But now, this trend is back, but with a twist – in the form of brick tiles!

Brick tiles bring that timelessness of exposed bricks to your walls but with a polished and finessed look. Brick tiles are versatile and can be installed in a variety of spaces, from bathrooms to kitchens, from dining rooms to living rooms to bedrooms, from offices to libraries to lobby areas to receptions. You can also use these tiles to decorate the exterior of your home to give it that timeless touch but with added protection from all kinds of weather!

Love the brick look and want to install the brick tiles in your space? Well, looks are not all you get with these tiles. They come with a bunch of advantages that will make them a great choice for your next renovation. Read on to know more.

Advantages Of Using Brick Tiles

Ease Of Installation

It can be installed on walls with minimum prepping. All you need to do is smooth the surface and get rid of loose debris, and you are good to go.

Also, you can easily DIY the whole tiling process.

Ease Of Maintenance

Brick tiles require minimal maintenance – no need for sealants or additional treatments to increase their longevity.

Ease Of Cleaning

Most tiles, even brick tiles, come with an easy-to-clean surface. You can easily brush, dust or wipe clean a tile. If your tile gets stained, all you need to do is brush it with some cleaning solution and wipe it clean.

Low Porosity

Since tiles are manufactured by firing the raw materials at high temperatures, tiles have a minimal number of pores. This limits the amount of water entering into the small holes in the tiles and making its way down to your walls.

Sheer Variety

Brick tiles are available in various sizes, colours, patterns, finishes and materials. It also has the advantage of giving you that classic, timeless look of exposed bricks but in a polished modern form.

Some Of The Popular Brick Look You Can Bring To Your Walls

The brick look is truly a look for all walls. Unbelievable? Read on to become a believer!

1) Bold & Beautiful

Simple and subtle is good, but bold is beautiful! Bold-coloured tiles are so in trend right now. From kitchen backsplashes to living rooms accent walls to bathroom accents – they are everywhere. These brick tiles combine the beauty of bold colours with the look of brick tiles and provide you with a double whammy of colour and style. The addition of rustic accessories can further emphasise the simplicity of brick tiles.

2) Rustic and Authentic

Yes, modern and sleek and chic is in trend, but there are a great number of people that love the brick look for its raw and rough appeal. These tiles are tailor-made for them. The rusticity and roughness of the look are nostalgia-inducing.

Pair the look with natural stone look tiles to keep with the theme. While earlier such a look would be limited to the outdoor areas, such as garden walls, porch walls and exterior walls, with the warehouse-style trending, you can bring this look to your living room, bedroom, office, and even lobby area. Use these tiles to create a rustic accent wall and add some vintage accessories to further drive in the theme of the space!

3) Patterns and Designs that add so much more

Bricks are timeless; there is no denying it. But bricks can also be plain and boring. Brick tiles, on the other hand, come in a variety of designs and patterns.

From floral to geometrics, you can definitely find the patterned brick tile of your dreams. Patterned brick tiles can elevate the look of the entire space and help you subtly inject patterns into a plain space. You can use these tiles in almost any space – bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices, banquet halls, lobby areas, receptions, and even spaces like metro stations and airports.

4) Two Tone for a unique look

Colours are life, and why should you limit yourself to a single colour in your space when you can use two? Using two colours can instantly elevate the mood and ambience of a space. It also helps you add your unique touch to the space.

Black and white, blue and white, yellow and purple, and green and brown are some of the classic pairings you can use to create a personalised and individualistic space. As for the design, you can opt for the half-and-half look (as in the image), or start with one colour at the bottom and then switch colours halfway, or if you are looking to add a quirky vibe, you can opt to add alternating colours of tiles. The two-tone look is a great addition to any space and can be used in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, offices, lobbies, etc.

Brick tiles are a great way to style your space and give it a look that is a combination of classic and modern. The various varieties of brick tiles will ensure you can easily create the space of your dreams.

How Can Orientbell Tiles Help?

Confused about the variety of tiles and cannot seem to work out which will work best for your space? Try TriaLook, the revolutionary visualisation tool by Orientbell Tiles that can help you make a choice. Want to touch and see the tiles before buying? Head to a store near you, and our tile experts will guide you and provide you with valuable insights that will help you make a choice.