The entrance hall is the first room where everyone gets from the street. On the shoes in the hallway dirt is entered, traces remain on the floor slush from the sole, women's heels scratch it. Therefore, the floor covering must be resistant to various influences on it. Tile for the corridor is a good choice of material for the hallway floor. We will figure out which tile is suitable for facing the corridor.
Tile in the hallway is the most practical choice
None of the floor coverings can compete with tiles in terms of resistance, resistance to negative factors. Tiles for the hallway will always allow the room to have a clean and well-groomed appearance. The effect of expensive flooring will create even inexpensive tiles. Your corridor will be beautiful and unique with floor ceramics for many years.
A small minus of ceramics (barefoot is uncomfortable and cold to walk) can be eliminated:
- The flooring is applied on top of the “warm floor” system,
- Facing a small fragment of the corridor reduces the area of comfort. We get the hallway zoning.
Material with a wood pattern creates a feeling of comfort.
Material properties
The tile is characterized by a large margin of safety from mechanical impact: it withstands shock from the fall of heavy objects.
The degree of abrasion is characterized by an indicator of wear resistance of the tile. The international classification standard for this indicator is the division of the coating into 5 classes of wear resistance. Marking REI 4 and REI 5 are the best indicators.
Since the floor of the hallway requires frequent wiping from dirt and dust, the property of the tile to withstand the action of household chemicals is very important. Markings AA and AB are good indicators of the resistance of ceramics to the effects of chemicals used to frequently wipe the floor from dirt.
Low water absorption or water resistance for the tiles of the corridor and kitchen should be no more than 3%. You can determine it yourself: the chips are red-colored ceramics, non-porous and smooth.
The degree of slip is determined by levels. For the corridor, acceptable marking is R10, R11 (the coefficient of friction is not less than 0.75). Floor ceramics for the corridor are used with a matte finish, the surface is rough and embossed.
Types of floor tiles
Ceramic is clay that has undergone a burning process. It is characterized by a high rate of wear resistance, pattern and bump are preserved for years. Using border inserts, you can create a unique ornament on the hallway floor. Minus: fragility - easy to impact. The floor, covered with ceramic tiles, gives away cold.
Quartz vinyl is a complex compound of quartz sand and stabilizers. Vinyl ensures that the coating has a margin of safety against shock and wear. The main element in the composition is quartz. A large proportion of the composition belongs to natural materials. This factor affects the variety of colors of the tile. Tile is matte and glossy. Interior design uses a combination of quartz vinyl tiles.
Porcelain tile - the composition includes quartz chips, which gives the material a high level of strength. The manufacturing process resembles porcelain technology. The composition of the two types of clay add crumbs. The technology is associated with high pressure and temperature processing. The tile has a good quality pattern, which affects the high cost.
Features of choice
By its high qualities in use, tiles are the best flooring for the corridor. Consider the pros and cons of using one or another kind. This type of tile like porcelain tile is not afraid of sharp heels. It is quickly and easily put in order.
To prevent injuries, the floor tiles in the hallway should not be slippery. The choice of anti-slip coatings is huge.
The corridor area is characterized by an accumulation of dirt. Therefore, do not choose tiles with a strong relief structure.
Any floor covering in the corridor can be put in order using household chemicals. Porcelain tiles in dark colors with texture make it easy for you to clean. Joints of plates should not be made light. At the end of time, they become dirty, it will be difficult to wash them.
Glazed and polished porcelain tiles create the effect of luxury, but in the area of the front door will be traumatic. In this space, cladding is preferred with embossed tiles.
Choosing a tile design for the hallway
By dividing the corridor into zones, one can separate a place for shoes, separately, laying out more elegant ornaments, a meeting place for guests. Place under the shoes is laid out with increased strength tiles.
- Large tiles visually increase the area of the hallway. Smooth tiles in light shades also contribute to this effect.
- Laying diagonally creates the feeling of widening the hallway.
- When dealing with the flooring of the hallway, one must not forget about the combination with the decoration of the walls.
- A plinth made of plastic next to ceramic for the floor in the hallway is not appropriate. Consider the option of selecting a frieze.
Tiles for the kitchen and corridor - this is not a deck on the ship. You can not choose it, starting only from technical parameters. An unusual design drawing will fundamentally change the visual perception of the room.
Color variations
Light shades for the corridor are impractical. Especially the presence of texture will lead to clogging of the tiles and seams with dirt and to frequent abrasive treatment. On a dark coating with deep shades, scratches and dust will be visible. Black is not acceptable at all. Cold shades visually increase the area, warm shades make the room cozy. The color palette of the slab for the corridor should be in unison with the floor covering throughout the house / apartment. Conversely, zoning can be enhanced by contrasting colors.
If the corridor is small, then multi-color flooring will further reduce the area. Ideal options for the colors used are beige, gray and coffee with milk. The alternation of stripes of tiles in dark colors and light also expands the space of a narrow corridor. The combination of white and black areas has its own rules. When the hallway is small, light colors prevail. In large - black tones.
Patterns
A large area of the corridor gives you the opportunity to take a walk of imagination in laying out a pattern that immediately captures all the attention at the entrance to the house. The panel in the center looks original, and on the sides there is a border in the form of a mosaic.
The pattern on the floor itself should be in harmony with the pattern on the wallpaper, ceiling or furniture. The design style of the whole house is taken into account. The classic style uses marble tiles. In the corridor with a predominance of eastern features, it looks appropriate tile with ornate ornaments. Checkered tiles with contrasting shades decorate the hi-tech home.
Texture solutions
There are four types of tiles:
- Glossy - with a mirror effect. It reflects all the details of the interior. In small areas, this tile is not recommended. Any damage will be visible
- Matte - no traces of dirt are visible on it. No reflective effect, therefore color tones are better visible,
- Satin is a tile with a minimal relief, which makes it play in the rays of light,
- Structural - imitation of natural stone and wood.
Approaching the question of choosing tiles for the corridor from the practical side, often use matte and satin.
Tile size and shape
Tiles of small sizes during the laying process are less amenable to trimming, which saves material consumption well. A small pattern of such tiles looks cozy.
The large size of the material allows you to quickly finish the flooring. There are few seams on this floor, and less dirt accumulates in them. Large floor tiles for the hallway can emphasize the scale of the area. Mosaic is used as decoration.
The shape of the tile is the most diverse. The combination of tile shapes is practiced.
Laying Types
- Conventional laying is a simple, affordable way. Without a combination of colors and in the usual form, such a layout of the tile will look unattractive. But it is suitable for laying a large area.
- Offset brick - looks good in a rectangular room. Multi-colored tiles will bring their zest.
- Parquet laying - this is how ceramic with a wood pattern is laid.
- Modular styling - a pattern in the center of the corridor. Further laying is carried out around this point. Tiles of different sizes are used.
- Diagonal laying - helps out if the walls are not parallel to each other. Visually makes the room wider. The master must have the skills for this type of styling.
- Carpet laying - work with different decorated tiles.
A correctly made laying of floor tiles gives the impression of the entire interior of the corridor.
Combination methods with another coating
The combination of two types of flooring in the corridor creates the uniqueness of the interior. Especially if the combination used different colors of coatings. This creates the zoning of the corridor: the hallway zone and the hall zone.
The hall area, lined with ceramics, is often made in the form of a pedestal. Its height should not exceed 5 cm.
The junction line of the two coatings may be flat or curved. A figured joint will require more skills for cutting tiles. There are flexible sills for docking. For a straight junction, the spills can even be matched to the overall color of the floor covering. So the transition from tile to another type of coating will be more harmonious.
Ceramic tiles look good in combination with laminate.
Floor tiles in the hallway are a presentation of the interior of your home. In the eyes of your guests you will look like a man with taste, and home decoration will be fashionable and unique.
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Expert Julia Kovtunova (Author, content manager) Work experience: 3 years, since 2017.
Features
The main criterion for choosing a tile is usually not external properties, but quality. Since the entrance hall is usually high traffic and high humidity, they get the highest quality and most dense tiles. To do this, it is imperative to study the markings on the packaging with tiles and give preference only to models that are designed for such rooms.
The peculiarity of the tiles for the hallway and corridor is that it should not be porous. As a rule, models designed for such rooms have a low percentage of water absorption and good protection against deformation and moisture absorption. That is why it is necessary to acquire models that have undergone serious heat treatment.
The materials from which hallway tiles are made are usually durable and wear-resistant. This tile has been around for decades. In addition, its feature is immunity to the effects of chemicals and the tolerance of wet cleaning. It is in the corridors at the entrance that floors and sweeps are most often washed.
Therefore, preference should be given to models with porosity of less than 3%. This is especially true for residents of apartments.
Tiles are usually purchased in the hallway, which belongs to a high class of wear resistance, which is a characteristic feature of such a material. For the corridor and hallway are the models of the third or fourth class.
At the entrance you need to lay the most stable and high-quality tiles, for example, porcelain, and then further, closer to the corridor, you can finish the floor with a more capricious coating.
Tile as a material for the floor in the hallway is chosen precisely because it is resistant to mechanical stress. In the corridor, they often move bags on wheels or strollers, bicycles, suitcases there often go in high-heeled shoes, and a large amount of dirt spreads.
The next characteristic feature for tiles in the hallway is that it should be non-slippery. That is why they prefer textured or matte models. Glossy tiles can slip from moisture that you bring from the street. That is why it will be possible to slip and fall on the floor. Thus, coatings for corridors usually have an increased rate of slip resistance and a high coefficient of friction.
Since a lot of dirt is brought from the street to the entrance hall, the tile prevents its spread. This is a very hygienic material. Models for the corridor can be washed and cleaned in almost any way. Such floors do not allow fungus and mold to spread.
A good coating can last about 50 years without changing its external and quality characteristics. An important feature of the tile is its fire resistance. She is not exposed to the spread of fire, and also to her at all temperature differences characteristic of the hallway. It should also be noted environmental friendliness and naturalness of this coating. The composition of the floor tiles is completely harmless, so it is safe for humans.
Another feature of this coating is that it can be easily restored. If you suddenly damage one element, it is not necessary to dismantle the entire coating. You can only remove the defective area of the tile and replace it with a new one.
Differences from shower ceramics
In general, there are no strict rules that would divide the tiles into the shower room and models for decorating the hallway and other areas. But still, experts recommend paying attention to some of the individual qualities of ceramics, choosing it for laying in different zones.
An important difference is the quality of waterproofing. For models for the bathroom, this figure should be maximum, because in this room it is always wet and damp. But in the hallway is usually land. In warm weather there is no moisture at all.
Another difference is the relief. Models with a voluminous texture are always laid in the bathroom and they never lay smooth tiles, since there is a high probability of slipping. Laying tiles with a three-dimensional relief in the hallway is impractical, since all the dirt that you bring on the shoes from the street will accumulate there.
In the halls they put a coating with a moderate relief.
Bathroom and hallway tiles are often different in design. So, in the bathroom they put mainly light or bright coverings with a variety of patterns. But for the hallway they select models in a darker design for reasons of practicality. On such a tile, dirt and stains are not visible.
A variety of tile options are placed in the hallway and hallway. All of them vary depending on the composition:
- Ceramic tile - This is the most popular coating. It is based on clay, calcined at high temperature. Models can be smooth or embossed. The texture of the tile can be very diverse, as well as the design. Ceramic tile is the most fragile of all options.
- Quartz vinyl. Such a coating includes quartz sand, plastic compounds, vinyl, stabilizers and color pigments. But most of all in the composition of quartz, which is the basis of the tile. Vinyl, which is also part of it, determines the wear resistance, strength, as well as the flexibility of the coating. This tile is harmless to human health and does not contain toxic substances. It is often produced in an interesting design that imitates other natural materials, such as wood and natural stone.
- Porcelain Tiles - the most reliable and high-quality type of tile. As a rule, it includes granite chips, feldspar and other compounds, as well as pigments. Porcelain tile is made under the influence of high temperature and under a large press. That is why it is the most dense and durable, and its water absorption level is less than 1%.Porcelain tiles cost much more than other types of tiles, but even in a hallway with high traffic, it can serve for many years.
Colors
The color of the tiles for the corridor is selected depending on the interior design. So, now models in light shades are popular. But, as a rule, not smooth models are selected for corridors, but products with roughness or an interesting texture.
The stores offer a wide selection of light tiles. It looks more elegant and is suitable even for the entrance hall and corridor. This is due to the fact that these parts of the apartment or house are allocated the least area.
That is why it is important to visually expand such a zone by any means, one of which is the use of light coatings.
Tiles of dark colors are laid only in spacious halls. Moreover, it is customary to supplement them with light furniture. Now it is important to combine light and dark tiles. Such a contrast will look brighter than a monochrome coating, but it will also not be so easily soiled.
Corridors are characterized by the use of colored coatings, laid out in a checkerboard pattern or diamonds on the diagonal. The most popular for such premises are considered models of gray, brown, beige, terracotta, dark green. In this case, only matt tiles are preferred.
The color schemes of tile models are also affected by its design. So, there are dark options that imitate natural stone, there are marble products. Both those and others look refined and elegant. In the corridor often laid tiles with wood texture and in natural "wooden" shades. It can be both light and dark samples.
Antique tiles are especially popular.
Dimensions
The standard sizes are 30 by 30 or 20 by 20 cm. These are square equilateral models that are easy to install with your own hands. But manufacturers present other options, for example, a rectangular shape. These are 30 by 20 or 25 by 20 cm models. In addition, within the same collection, manufacturers often present tiles of the same design, but of different sizes.
There is a larger tile measuring 40 by 40, 60 by 100 or 70 by 120 cm. As a rule, it is easier to lay, especially if the hallway in the house has a long and narrow shape.
For a brighter design of the project, choose a small colored tile. These can be 10 by 15 or 10 by 10 cm models. More standard are 15 by 15 cm models. Moreover, all types of tiles are available in different forms.
If it is a rectangle, then the sides often correspond one to two or one to three.
In various styles
In a corridor with a modern interior, it is better to lay bright tiles or apply contrasting solutions. So, coffee and beige look good, black and white, red and white combination. Tiles can be staggered or any pattern displayed.
If you are decorating country or rustic, then you can use a tile model under a tree or a paved board. The main thing is that the floor with such a coating seems massive and natural.
If the interior of your apartment or house is dominated by classic style, then you can choose fashionable marble or gypsum tiles. This stylish, but rather strict design will harmoniously combine with light facades of the cabinet and other furniture in the hallway. But a more universal option for the hallway is a monophonic coating.
In the corridors with a style interior loft brick tile or large stone will look great. Porcelain stoneware models are best suited.
To complement the interior in style provence it is better to choose a tile coating with an artificially aged texture and interesting relief. For this, a coating that mimics natural materials is suitable.
Pastel colors should be preferred.
Style interiors hi-tech or minimalism can be decorated with glossy or mirror tiles, lining the ceiling with similar coatings. You can even make a glossy plinth of porcelain. For such a hallway, coatings of gray, dark beige, black are more suitable. In such interiors, tile coverings with a 3D pattern will fit perfectly.
What's better?
In the hallway, you can lay not just tiles, but also make a combined floor. So, with tiles, you can lay out the floor at the entrance, and the rest of the hallway can be finished with another coating. But some types of tiles, such as porcelain stoneware, have a greater thickness. So a small sill can form. Therefore, the tiled coating can rise above the floor by about 5 cm. This is a convenient option for the hallway, since at this threshold you can make a zone for changing shoes. So dirt with water will not fall into the corridor.
It is important that the combined coatings are somewhat similar in appearance.
So, you can visually pick up almost the same models under a tree or under a laminate and use a similar, but already natural coating a little further from the entrance. It is important to properly dock the materials and select the appropriate models for the external qualities.
When combining different floor coverings, you can make a direct or figured separation or transition. With a linear division, the borders should be straight and even, but when creating a curly border, you should correctly cut the materials and make the necessary calculations. But the interior will look more original and stylish.
Tiles are best suited for flooring in the hallway in comparison with other materials. So, for example, linoleum does not tolerate temperature extremes. It can swell and change its external properties. In addition, it quickly fades. As for the laminate, from the effects of moisture the dies can diverge and the appearance of the floor becomes no longer as presentable as it was before. That is why the facing tile for the corridor also surpasses it.
How to choose?
When choosing a tile, be sure to pay attention to the batch number. Customer reviews show that in different batches, models may vary in color and even in size. Therefore, it is necessary to compare the finishing materials to make a high-quality and uniform floor covering. Wear resistance class, which is suitable for the corridor and the mansion - the third and higher. At the same time, water absorption should be low.
The acceptable coefficient of friction for tiles in the hallway is 0.75 and below. You should also pay attention to its variety. It is advisable to purchase first-class models, otherwise their quality characteristics will be significantly reduced, and the tile itself will be uneven and you will have to cut it.
Pay attention to size. If the hallway is small, then it is better to lay a small tile such as a mosaic or a panel in it. But in the hallway and corridor in a two-room apartment with a large area, you can lay large models with ready-made ornaments.
It is important that the floor does not slip in the hallway. Therefore, pay attention to anti-slip performance. These are samples labeled P10 or P11. It is important to pay attention to the relief of the coating. Options with shallow and deep texture elements will become clogged with dirt, it will be difficult to clean them. Absolutely smooth models should also be discarded, since they will slide very much and create inconvenience in wet weather. Grout is better to choose the most non-marking.
Do not forget that over time not only the coating, but also the seams between its elements can get dirty.
Stacking
Tiles in the hallway are laid in various ways. Moreover, putting it with your own hands is quite simple, you just need to know some of the nuances. So, first of all, you need to consider what floors are made of. If the floor in the hallway is concrete, then it must be leveled. To do this, use a special composition and construction level, which allows you to make a perfectly flat surface. Then, when the solution dries, you need to apply a primer.
Laying a tiled floor involves marking. therefore Initially, you should calculate how much tile you need and what size models should be preferred. When laying, you need to start from the corner. Calculate and mark where flooring elements will fit. You will need this in order to trim the tile and simplify its joining.
Then for styling you will need a glue solution. It can be purchased at the store. To prepare it, you need to dilute the dry substance in water in the ratio specified in the instructions, and mix it using a nozzle specially designed for this purpose on the drill. The glue should be left for about 15 minutes and then mixed again. So the solution will be more homogeneous and high quality.
Apply glue with a smooth spatula. To ensure a high-quality layout, you need to align the adhesive composition with a notched trowel.
It must be applied to the floor and then to the tile. In this case, you need to do this gradually. Do not cover the entire floor with adhesive first, and then lay the tiles.
Start laying tiles on an area of 1 square. m. Use special construction crosses. With their help, you can align the seams between the elements, and also make styling more evenly and correctly. At the end of the installation, it is necessary to make an adjustment so that the coating fits more evenly.
When the glue dries, it will be possible to process the seams between the elements of the tile. In this case, it is better to use a rubber spatula. It will not damage the floor surface in the hallway and make it perfectly smooth.
After laying, the tile joints should be regularly moistened for about a month. So the coating will last longer and does not deform.
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Options in the interior
In the interior of the hall, it will be interesting to look at a beautiful styling with an offset. It allows you to visually expand the space. You can imitate brickwork in this way.
In the corridor, you can lay decorative tiles under the tree with a herringbone pattern or make self-laying from large elements. To do this, they select a rectangular tile and put it in a triangle one to the other.
