In recent years, ceramic tile specifications have become larger and larger. Large-sized ceramic tiles can bring an open and atmospheric space extension effect, so they are very popular among consumers. Zhongtaojun once counted the main products of 30 well-known ceramic tile brands since the beginning of the year in the article "Major Renewal of Ceramic Ceramic Ceramics Mainstream Specifications, 800×800㎜ Specification Has Exited the Main Stage" and found that 15 brands of new products include 750 ×1500㎜ specification, 9 brands of new products include 900×1800㎜ specification, and 6 brands of new products include 600×1200㎜ specification. Among the main products of these brands, specifications such as 900×900㎜, 800×800㎜, 400×800㎜, and 300×600㎜ are no longer visible.
Then the question is, at a time when brands and media are promoting large-sized ceramic tiles, how should consumers choose the ceramic tile specifications that suit them? Are bigger tiles better?
Why are ceramic tile sizes getting bigger and bigger?
In recent years, rectangular large-sized ceramic tiles have become popular in the home decoration market, gradually replacing the status of traditional ceramic tiles such as 800×800mm and 600×600mm. It has become an industry consensus that ceramic tiles are getting larger and larger. So why are ceramic tile sizes getting bigger and bigger?
First, the upgrade of production equipment and production technology has made it possible to produce large-sized ceramic tiles. It is understood that due to the limitations of equipment technology such as presses and kilns, early domestic architectural ceramic products have always been of "small size". After the 2016 Bologna Ceramics Exhibition in Italy, a strong "ceramics big trend" quickly emerged in China's ceramics industry. Relying on the press technology of Henlitai and Keda, Mona Lisa has successively launched ultra-large ceramic plates such as 1200×2400mm and 1300×2700mm. Subsequently, as the scale of kilns became larger and larger, ceramic companies also had the equipment to produce large-size ceramic tiles. After the rise of rock slabs in China, 2.44-meter, 2.6-meter, 2.7-meter, "one piece to the top" slabs also began to become popular in the market.
The most important thing is that after years of development and "bloody price wars", XiaoguiThe prices and profits of grid tiles are becoming more and more transparent. On the other hand, large-size ceramic tiles have only emerged in recent years, and the prices are not so transparent yet, so the profits are relatively considerable. Driven by profits, ceramic tile manufacturers are more willing to launch products of new specifications to seek new market opportunities and profit growth points; dealers are also more willing to sell products of new specifications to earn more profits. Therefore, manufacturers and dealers hope to increase the unit price of ceramic tiles by selling large-sized ceramic tiles, thereby maximizing profits from ceramic tiles.
The benefits of large format ceramic tiles
There are more and more specifications and larger sizes of ceramic tiles. Not only are the continuous advancements in industry technology and equipment providing production possibilities, but also because consumers’ aesthetic needs have evolved with the times. Become diversified, prompting ceramic companies to constantly update in terms of colors, specifications, paving techniques, etc., to meet the personalized needs of consumers for home decoration.
Nowadays, people pay attention to the integrity of the space when decorating, hoping to reduce the number of brick joints. The most attractive feature of large-size ceramic tiles is "seamless connection" (of course, it is actually "tight seam connection" or "micro-seam connection"). The larger the size of the ceramic tiles, the less the number used will be. The actual number of seams left on the surface of the paving will also be reduced, achieving a "seamless connection" effect, and the paving that is close to "seamless connection" is not easy to hide dirt and people and people, making the home tidier both in appearance and in fact. bright.
At the same time, "seamless connection" makes the pattern continuity of large-sized ceramic tiles better, and the performance of details is more meticulous and perfect. For example, large-sized marble tiles have a stronger overall decorative effect than normal-sized marble tiles. Not only that, because of their large area, large-size ceramic tiles can present the details of color and texture in a more three-dimensional way, closer to natural marble. The visual effect shows the grandeur and the quality of the space is improved.
Is it better to choose larger tiles?
Since large-sized ceramic tiles have so many benefits, is it better to choose larger-sized ceramic tiles when decorating??
The answer is of course NO! When we choose the size of ceramic tiles for our new home, we also need to make choices based on personal preferences, decoration budget, house type and area.
Needless to say, personal preferences, "Everyone has his or her own preferences." Although most people currently prefer large-sized rectangular tiles, there are still some people who have a soft spot for small-sized square tiles such as 800×800㎜.
Economic conditions determine the level of decoration. How much money you have can do as much as you want. When choosing the size of ceramic tiles, you must first consider the decoration budget. In the same series of ceramic tiles, usually the larger the specifications, the more expensive the ceramic tiles are. Because large-size ceramic tiles have higher requirements for production technology and equipment, and at the same time, the storage and transportation costs of large-size ceramic tiles are higher than that of small-size ceramic tiles, so the price of large-size ceramic tiles will also be more expensive. In addition, the size of the ceramic tiles will ultimately affect the construction costs in the later stages of the decoration, because if the ceramic tiles are too large, the requirements for construction and paving will be higher and stricter, and the construction costs will increase accordingly. Some ceramic tile dealers revealed that the cost of transportation and construction of ceramic tiles is a watershed at 750×1500㎜, and the paving costs of larger ceramic tile products may double.
The choice of tile size also needs to consider the house type and decoration area. Generally speaking, it is recommended to choose large sizes (traditional specifications such as 800×800㎜, emerging specifications such as 600×1200㎜, 750×1500㎜, 900×1800㎜) for large areas such as living rooms and dining rooms at home. Ceramic tiles help maintain the integrity and continuity of the floor, making the room appear brighter and neater. For areas with smaller spaces, such as bathrooms and kitchens, it is recommended to choose smaller tiles. Use the difference in tile size to enhance the contrast between the tiles and the space, making the small space appear larger. If you ignore the house type and decoration area and choose ceramic tiles that are too large in size, the joints will not be able to fit together, and there may even be narrow strips everywhere. Not only was the decoration cost high, but it also failed to achieve the desired effect. It was a loss outweighing the gain.
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So the size of ceramic tiles is not that bigger is better, but multiple factors such as economic conditions, house type and area must be fully considered to choose the one that suits your home.
