Retro trends cycle in and out, especially when it comes to rooms like the kitchen, in which benefits and convenience often lead war with style and aesthetics. Flowers, who once had their flowering in the 1970s and 1980s, may only be one of the many ways when it comes to sticking their meters, but the HGTV Drew and Jonathan Scott's brothers have often pointed out that they are never a good idea – even if some designers love their funny vintage look. Problems with cleaning and durability can be some of the challenges that you present, which may be contradicted that your counter will look good in the coming years.
While the options for tile materials exist, including the 80s shiny ceramic tiles and rustic clay tiles that give your kitchen a chic Mediterranean style, the real estate brothers warn that these options are often more problems. There are some ways to get you running, as well as some great alternatives to tiled counters that can give your kitchen a similar feeling.
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The disadvantages of tiders
Discolored mortar between white tiles – trainman111/getty images
One of Drew and Jonathan Scott's main concern with tile switches must be accommodated by their tendency, dirt and dirt in the doubled rooms between them. While you can seal your grout to give it a less porous surface for dirt and bacteria, this often collapses over time and has to be used again every few years. Jonathan discussed a renovation in which they removed the dated meters and says: “I hate tiles. They simply suck all the dirt and fat!” (via Realtor.com). As a result, you can also be subject to discoloration over the course of the time. In a different conversion of “Property Brothers: Buying and Sales”, you will discuss how it can easily happen in just a few months with regular use.
While the tiles differ in their durability, some tiles on walls turn better than on teeth, where they may be exposed to wearing, splinters, cracks and other types of damage that are often suffered by kitchen surfaces. While one of the advantages is that you can only replace one segment if the segment is damaged, this can usually prove to be difficult if you match older tiles to new ones.
How to work tiles
Blue -white tiled worktops -Slobo/Getty pictures
If you still love the appearance of the outdated worktop trend, look for tiles from non-porot materials such as durable, colorful sealed tiles with an epoxy mortar that is also less porous and easier to clean. Make sure you close your grout every two years to prevent stains and moisture damage. While porcelain and sealed ceramic tiles are a popular choice, granite and quartz tiles have a similar durability and can be more visually interesting than the same materials used in fixed surfaces. You can also choose larger tiles and create fewer joint lines.
However, remember that tiled meters can have a negative impact on the value of your house when selling. Many potential buyers can be shifted by the maintenance associated with tiles. If you have your heart inserted on your worktops, you should use it in areas that are not used as much as the zones for food preparations, such as a butler food chamber or a WET bar area.
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