In modern home decoration, large-size tiles are gradually becoming a popular trend. Whether it’s in the living room, bedroom, or commercial space, large-size tiles are favoured by more and more designers and homeowners thanks to their clean, airy visual appeal. However, despite the many aesthetic and practical benefits that large format tiles bring, it’s also important to fully understand the advantages and disadvantages before choosing this type of tile to ensure that it suits your design needs.
Advantages of large format porcelain
A sense of visual openness
One of the main advantages of large-size porcelain tile is that it provides a great sense of visual extension to a space. Because there are fewer seams, the floor or wall looks more continuous and neat, making the room appear more spacious. This feature is particularly suitable for use in living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and other large spaces, and even small rooms can be used to effectively ‘enlarge’ the sense of space.
Modern and high-end temperament
Large size tiles are usually used in modern style design, its simple, uniform appearance for the space to add fashion and high-end temperament. Whether it is a simple and elegant tone, or imitation stone, wood and other texture effects, large-size tiles can bring a very high sense of design and texture for the living environment.
Suitable for a variety of spaces
Large format tiles are not only suitable for floors, but can also be used for wall décor and even for outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a backsplash in the kitchen, a waterproof area in the bathroom, or an outdoor area such as a terrace or balcony, large format tiles show their unique advantages through their outstanding texture and performance.
Disadvantages of large format porcelain：
Difficult to lay
Laying large-sized tiles is more demanding because of their size and weight, making the process of handling and installation more complicated. A professional construction team is required for laying and the floor must be kept flat, otherwise it is prone to hollow drums or warping. In addition, the larger the tiles, the higher the precision requirements when laying, once there is an error may affect the overall effect.
Not suitable for small spaces
Although large-sized tiles can ‘enlarge’ the sense of space to some extent, they may look bulky or incongruous in a room that is too small. If the room itself is not enough area, large-size tile laying will bring a sense of pressure to the space, and even affect the overall aesthetic effect.
Large size tiles are indeed an excellent material to enhance the beauty and quality of a space, but ensure that they are laid under professional guidance to maximise their value and aesthetic effect.