For high traffic spaces that are in frequent contact with water humidity and steam matt tiles offer a more non slip reputation.
Matt or gloss tiles for bathroom wall.
Matte finish tiles can be placed in larger bathrooms where there is enough natural light streaming in.
The basic reason for this is 1.
The choice you make will depend on your personal preference and the type of bathroom you are aiming to create.
Matt tiles are preferred as floor tiles because they do not present the same slip and fall factor that comes with gloss tiles.
Bathrooms maylands most bathrooms will use a matt tile on the floor and a gloss on the wall.
Matt tiles are generally non slip and in a water based room slipping is a real concern and 2.
Spaces such as hallways kitchens and bathrooms will all benefit from matt tiles.
Once again the non reflective slightly dulled appearance is the result of a finishing glaze.
Gloss white tiles feel brand new and make a room feel bigger.
In the principal bath there are big plain white glossy tiles with glass tile accents on the walls and black porcelain tiles that are dusted with silver from campani on the floors.
Although matt tiles are a popular choice for the floor of your bathroom you can use these tiles on the walls too.
The tiles are beautiful and the black floor tiles are great but every single water spot shows on the white glossy wall tiles and the glass shower doors.
It gives the same effect as that of a mirror in a room.
Gloss tiles tend to be shiny and reflective of light with matt tiles being dull in comparison.