Lombardia white matte porcelain wall and floor tile 12 x 24 in.
Floor tiles glossy or matte.
Gloss finishtiles are finished with a durable glazed coating of liquid glass.
Polished porcelain tiles have a bright shine and an elegant finish.
Perhaps two of the most commonly used tiles in any home a matte or glossy design helps establish the overall look of a room.
An advantage of matte tiles is that they do not show smudges and water marks as easily as glossy tiles.
Matte tile also isn t as slippery it has more grip to it.
When it comes to home colors and tile selection most designers tend to choose between two types to use and these are matte or glossy tiles.
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Matte porcelain tiles work well in all areas of the home and can provide a more subtle look.
You can put a matte tile around water and you don t have to be as concerned about slipping.
The reason they gave me is that floor tiles regardless of gloss or matte are specifically made to 1 not be slippery 2 not be too reflective although gloss will definitely reflect more than matte.
It is ideal for small spaces as it opens up a room and makes it more spacious.
This is the main distinguishing factor between a glossy and a matte finish.
Matte tile floors may be a bit harder to keep clean than glossy floors.
For a natural option use white vinegar water and cleaning tools.
There are many cleaning products on the market including green products.
The low sheen makes them easier to maintain.
Use them in place of limestone or other soft honed stone tiles for style.
However a matte tile as opposed to a shiny can make the grain or pattern of a tile look fuzzy it s not as pronounced as the glossy tile is.
A matte tile offers a more sophisticated reserved and subtle look to your entire decor while gloss finish tiles are shiny and have a glaze that reflects light.
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They work well in as polished floor tiles in entryways or on shower walls where marble would stain.
In fact on my gloss tiles there is an almost unnoticeable anti slip rubber like texture on them.
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