{"id":10315,"date":"2023-10-09T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T02:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/?p=10315"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:25:07","slug":"3-tiling-tips-you-need-to-know-before-you-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/3-tiling-tips-you-need-to-know-before-you-start\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tiling Tips You Need To Know Before You Start Renovating Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_1-1.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_1-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_1-1-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_1-1-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a homeowner in the process of constructing a new house or are a proud owner of a house and would love to make some changes in it to make it look new and updated, then there are many things that you need to consider, such as time, cost and efforts. If you\u2019re considering a renovation, there\u2019s one question that\u2019s probably at the top of your mind: \u201cHow should I proceed?\u201d Well, the answer is it depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But one important thing that every homeowner must have at the top of their mind is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\">tiles<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With the variety of tiles rising exponentially day by day, it can become quite a hectic and daunting task for customers to choose tiles that suit their space perfectly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re feeling stressed out by your renovation, we\u2019re here to help. Let\u2019s highlight some key aspects that one must focus on before taking the leap of faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Picking the Right Tiles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_2-1.jpg 851w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_2-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_2-1-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/850x450-Pix_2-1-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While stores are full of tiles made of many different materials, even today, the most popular tiles continue to be ceramic tiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even ceramic tiles are available in a large variety of design and colours, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=Wooden%20tiles\"><span style=\"color: #0f9243;\">wooden<\/span><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\/marble-tiles\"><span style=\"color: #0f9243;\">marble<\/span><\/a><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etc. This sheer variety can make buying tiles a quite befuddling and confusing experience. To ease this worry a bit, here are a few tips that can help you choose the perfect tiles for your space and install them in the \u2018most correct\u2019 way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Extra Tiles is the Way to Go<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 580px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-10315-1\" width=\"580\" height=\"1031\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-1.mp4\">https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always buy a couple of extra boxes of tiles while making a purchase for your space. Because if you buy a limited number of tiles, you may run out of tiles, and they may not be enough to cover your space completely. While popular tiles are always available in the market, it is possible that there might be some batch differences and colour variations between boxes. Buying extra boxes from the same batch will help you avoid variations and will allow for a more uniform and cool look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Use Grout With Tiles<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 580px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-10315-2\" width=\"580\" height=\"1031\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-2.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-2.mp4\">https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-2.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grouting is the process in which adhesive material, known as grout is put between the gaps present between two tiles. The most common grout includes cement, sand, water, and similar materials, which are combined to make a paste-like substance that can be used to seal cracks and gaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grouting between tiles allows for a uniform and finished look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with aesthetic functions, grouting is also functional as it reduces the chance of chipping and thus protects your tiles. The amount of grout you need changes with the kind and size of tiles you have. For instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\/800x1200-tiles\"><span style=\"color: #0f9243;\">large-format tiles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require comparatively less grout than smaller tiles. In theory, the smaller the tile, the more grout you will require. Grout is available in different shades, which brings us to the next tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choosing the Correct Grout for Your Tiles<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 580px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-10315-3\" width=\"580\" height=\"1031\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-3.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-3.mp4\">https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/obl-insta-download-3.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to choose the correct type of grout for your tiles. As grout is available in different shades, you can choose to install the colour that you find the best. Generally, grout can either match the shades of the tiles or customers can also choose contrasting shades. The kind and colour of grout you use depends on the texture, size, and colour of the tiles and the space in which they have been installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For smaller tiles, you can use small grout sizes, which lie between 1.5mm to 2mm. For larger tiles, 3-4 mm grout can be used. You can always talk to a professional tiler or dealer to learn more about grout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing and installing tiles is often a befuddling and confusing experience for the customers as the variety of tiles and tiling options available in the market is quite a lot. But don\u2019t worry; just remember your budget and the space in which you want to install the tiles. You can also consult <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orientbell.com\"><span style=\"color: #0f9243;\">Orientbell Tiles <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experts for more information. While on the site, you can also check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/orientbell.com\/trialook\"><span style=\"color: #0f9243;\">TriaLook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows customers to visualise any particular tile in their own space!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a homeowner in the process of constructing a new house or are a proud owner of a house and would love to make some changes in it to make it look new and updated, then there are many things that you need to consider, such as time, cost and efforts. 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