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What tiles to place in the kitchen
Many people ask us for advice on which tiles are best suited to place in the kitchen. Our opinion is that the kitchen is a place where many elements coexist and of all of them perhaps the tile is one of the least important ones. Just as in the bathroom the tiles are the basis of their decoration and the choice of the other products is usually conditioned by them, in the case of the kitchen it is not usually so. The lining of the kitchen is usually done with white tiles for kitchen or at least light color and with hardly any decoration. In this way we will give more importance to the kitchen furniture that we will subsequently place. Today there are so many models of tiles that even among the white tiles we have many options to choose from. We see differences in measurements, textures and prices. Regarding the price of the tiles, it must be taken into account that some of the walls will be completely covered by the kitchen furniture, so we usually recommend covering the wall that is not going to be seen with a cheap white tile, and in this way reduce The cost of our investment. On the other hand, one of the styles that currently becomes important in the catalogs of tiles for kitchens are the subway type tiles. They are small tiles, easy to clean and modern design.A concept that we must keep in mind is that the kitchen tile has to be easy to clean. We cook many foods, some stand out for the ease they have to stain everything that is in their path, smoke, oils reside ... To help preserve the cleanliness in the kitchen we have to buy smooth tiles, especially in the cooking area . This also affects the format of the tiles, because the larger they are, the less together we will need. Cement joints are one of the elements in which dirt penetrates more and less easy is to return them to their original state. We also want to mention that if our choice of buying kitchen tiles is based on the cleaning of these, a gloss tile will always be preferable to a matt one. Finally, there is an alternative to tiles to place in what we call the front of the kitchen, the space that is usually between tall furniture and the bench. The option to which we refer is to raise those centimeters with the material with which we make the bench (Silestone, Grantio, Porcelain). This is the most practical options for cleaning, as well as providing continuity lines in the style of our kitchen. These are just a few examples to look for practicality in the kitchen, but obviously there are many more options depending on the taste of the consumer and the style of cooking we want. Below we show a list with the best-selling tiles in 2019 for kitchen.
Where to buy tiles
The reforms are not something that we do regularly and therefore we do not have much habit of buying tiles. This makes almost all of us unaware of where we can go, where they will advise us best, what is the reliability of that store or which brands are the best. To know that the most common in this sector is to guide us through the ear and ask friends or family who have already gone through that experience. Although today and thanks to the volume of information we have just one click it is easier to make the decision of where to buy tiles. Once some tile stores are known, whether physical or online, we must make a selection of at least two or three to have some reference and be able to compare the most important factors in a purchase process of this type: attention, quality, price and design. Azulejos Solá complements its sales service with the two options that currently coexist, the physical store and the online store. The physical store is an exhibition of tiles of more than 1,500m2 with a warehouse located in the same facilities with a selection of models of tiles in stock. Our store is in Paterna, province of Valencia, since 1957. Here we have a team of vendors to advise on all possible combinations of decoration that fit in a home. You can also see and touch all the products of the best brands of tiles, bathrooms, kitchens or laminate floors. This support is important for many people who are facilitated by the purchase decision and provide additional reliability. In addition with our online sales service you can buy most of our catalog tiles and ask that we send it to your home, wherever you are. We believe that an online tile store must be dynamic and must provide information to the customer. It must be complete in images, prices and descriptions and it should have personalized attention in a person who helps you from home to solve all doubts. In our online tile store we wanted to keep the same line of products and prices that we have been following for decades. We think that in this way the final consumer will have confidence in our work and security of buying tiles at the best price.
20mm thick porcelain
The 20mm floor is the most revolutionary novelty of recent years in the tile sector. The tile factory has reached a level of quality in the design of its models in which it is not easy to innovate. The details, the textures of the tiles, the imitation of almost perfect natural elements. All this was achieved a few years ago and now what we see are more and more models with similar characteristics, of recognized quality but similar among them. Where we consider that the ceramic sector does have ample room for improvement is in the performance of the tiles and pavements. Some tile brands put their focus in this direction and a few years ago they began to develop 20mm thick porcelain tiles. To date, there are many factories that bet on this product and we already have a wide catalog of 20mm porcelain tiles. This type of products has a very important decorative value in outdoor areas, as you can see in some images that we will show below or in our online catalog of 20mm porcelain tiles. It also has a number of advantages over other types of flooring. Some of them are the following: it is easy to install, easy to clean, reusable, resistant to frost, greater resistance to breakage than normal porcelain tiles, they are non-slip flooring, resistant to the passage of time, flexion and impact. Although we have mentioned several advantages and the extra resistance is one of the most outstanding, we believe that the one that distinguishes it most from the rest of pavements is the easy installation of this product. The 20mm pavements can be installed in three different ways: On grass, on gravel or raised on plots. They are pavements of such hardness that can be installed on a smooth surface without the need to do and work. So you can change position easily. But it must be said and although they are few, it also has some disadvantage. The main one is the weight. This can make handling difficult and make transportation more expensive. This also makes the 20mm thick porcelain floor tiles placed exclusively on terraces, gardens, swimming pools ... in short, outdoor areas. The regulations on construction and rehabilitation of the home do not allow to overcome a certain weight per m2 of pavement, and the placement of these models could violate said regulations.
Metro style tiles
To know the origin of this style of tiles we have to go back to 1904. It was at the inauguration of the New York subway when this type of tile was first seen. In that first work a beveled white tile of 10x20 format was used for the lining of the subway walls. This decoration concept was expanded to other capitals, such as Paris and London, which also used this type of tile for their underground tunnels. Due to its history the subway type tiles have the mentioned characteristics, they are 10x20 cm in size tiles, in white color, bright texture and beveled edges, although currently the catalog of subway type tiles is much more extensive. In our online catalog you can buy this style of tiles in various colors, sizes, textures and different designs, because today the only premise that a meter-style tile has to have is that it maintains the aesthetics of a small and elongated tile. These tile models are classic styles that are back in fashion. It could be classified as the vintage style that so much demand currently has in terms of home decoration. These tiles that stand out for their simplicity and elegance are often used as a coating on walls of bathrooms and kitchens. In this post we show you some of the variants we have, but you will find many more in the online catalog of subway tiles or in our showroom in Valencia.
Quick Step Catalog
Are they thinking of putting a laminate floor at home? Have you heard of Quick Step models? Without a doubt Quick Step is one of the most reliable brands in manufacturing and design of laminate floors. This data is corroborated by both the quality tests and guarantee certificates and the experience of the customers who have tried it and that every day there are more. Quick Step has a wide catalog of laminate floors composed of high quality and resistant models. There are different finishes, sizes, colors, designs and textures, but any of it will give us the confidence and security that the flooring we are laying will be the pavement of our home for many years. In Azulejos Solá we are official distributors of Quick Step and therefore we offer the best advice and the best discounts. With our purpose of providing a comprehensive service to our customers, we also offer the complete installation of Quick Step laminate flooring. This includes both the first measurement, and the shipment and installation of any model and accessories in the catalog. Also from our e-commerce you can also buy Quick Step online. We put at your disposal all the collections of your catalog so that you benefit from the comfort and the best price.
How to clean laminate floors. Maintenance
Les sols stratifiés sont des modèles très demandés tels que les sols de maison. Il y a trois avantages qui se démarquent ou les caractéristiques qui favorisent la vente de ces produits. D'une part, l'aspect naturel des modèles, qui apportent visuellement une sensation et une sensibilité particulière à la maison. De plus, les catalogues de sols stratifiés sont si vastes que nous y trouverons une grande variété de finitions et de couleurs. Un autre avantage est le toucher agréable de ces sols. Marcher, jouer ou être sur ces types de sols est beaucoup plus confortable que sur les autres étages. La chaleur de la plate-forme flottante la rend très confortable, idéale pour les familles avec enfants ou pour les zones plus froides. C'est peut-être la caractéristique la plus importante de ce type de sol. Le troisième avantage à prendre en compte lors de l'achat d'un sol stratifié est sa facilité d'installation. Quick Step a été la première marque à avoir développé la manière révolutionnaire de les installer avec le système Uniclic. Ce système est si simple qu'il permet aux clients de l'installer eux-mêmes sans expérience. Cela permet d'économiser de l'argent et d'abaisser le prix de la réforme. Cependant, nous devons savoir que les sols stratifiés, comme tout le reste de la vie, ont leur part positive et moins positive. Ce matériau est plus délicat que d'autres, comme le grès cérame effet bois. Dans ce blog, nous allons vous donner quelques conseils de nettoyage et d'entretien pour les sols stratifiés. Pour l'entretien quotidien, il est recommandé de placer un paillasson à l'entrée de la maison et de bien nettoyer les chaussures pour éviter de salir l'extérieur. Il est également conseillé de placer une protection sur les chaises afin de ne pas rayer le sol en les faisant glisser, ainsi que d'être prudent lors du déplacement d'autres types de meubles. Pour l'entretien et le nettoyage des sols stratifiés, les indications sont les suivantes. Passez l'aspirateur sur le sol pour éliminer la plus grande saleté ou la saleté qui pourrait y être déposée. Une fois que nous avons aspiré le sol, passez une vadrouille pour terminer le dépoussiérage. Ces deux actions peuvent être utilisées en même temps ou alternées selon la fréquence à laquelle nous nettoyons habituellement le sol stratifié, ou en fonction de la saleté qu'il contient. Parfois, nous pouvons nettoyer le sol stratifié avec de l'eau. Bien que certains modèles, comme ceux de la marque Quick Step, soient déjà préparés pour les zones humides, il est recommandé de passer la vadrouille très drainée, et toujours en direction des planches de bois. De cette façon, nous évitons les filigranes une fois que le sol sèche. Dans la vidéo ci-dessous, c'est beaucoup mieux compris. Pour les taches de béton difficiles à nettoyer, chaque marque a son propre produit de nettoyage pour sols stratifiés. Dans ces cas, il est préférable d'être conseillé dans le magasin où vous allez acheter la plate-forme. Il est très important de ne pas utiliser d'agent de blanchiment ou de produits abrasifs sur les sols stratifiés. Vous devez également être prudent avec certains produits de supermarché. Il est conseillé de voir comment ils sont fabriqués pour éviter d'endommager notre sol. En cas de doute, il est préférable de consulter un spécialiste. Ici, vous avez une vidéo sur la façon de nettoyer et de garder votre sol stratifié en parfait état.
Differences between stoneware and porcelain
What is the difference between a stoneware tile and a porcelain tile? In this article we will try to clarify some doubts about what type of material is more suitable for what areas, the resistance of each of them, the price, the quality and the general characteristics. The first thing we should indicate is that today it is not easy to find a wide variety of stoneware tiles. Tile brands show us that most of the products in their catalogs are porcelain. This is due to a series of advantages that we will discuss in this article. Porcelain models are manufactured with a much more refined and purified clay than stoneware, which guarantees superior strength and almost non-existent water absorption (<0.5%). This is the first of the advantages that porcelain has over stoneware. Although the stoneware has been the star product for decades in the rehabilitation of the home, this made the porcelain materials were gaining ground especially in outdoor areas exposed to water. It is true that for interior both a product and another are equally valid, and it is in the areas of exterior or commercial premises with high traffic where we find a great difference in resistance and easy maintenance between a stoneware and a porcelain.he main advantages of porcelain are: the great hardness and durability of the material, the low water absorption, the versatility of its models. This versatility implies that with porcelain models we can achieve almost any designs, textures and formats that would not be possible with stoneware. Porcelain factories manage to capture any aspect of their pieces: wood imitations, stone textures, cementitious finishes or marble imitations ... One of the disadvantages that we can highlight from porcelain materials is that being such a resistant material makes it difficult to cut or perforate the tiles. On occasions when such hardness is not required, it may be preferable to place another type of material, such as stoneware or a red-paste or white-paste ceramic. The high resistance of the porcelain tile can make it difficult for us to cut the tiles or perforate when installing a bathroom element, such as shower screens or bathroom furniture. The advantages of stoneware, or almost the only advantage, is the price. It is true that stoneware tiles have a cheaper price. And not only the price of the tile itself, but the necessary gripping material is also cheaper. Therefore this will lower the workforce. Although before the price difference between a stoneware and a porcelain tile was very high, now the prices of porcelain tiles are getting cheaper. The growth of the offer of this type of product and the competition between brands has forced price adjustments, being already a much more affordable product for the consumer. Hopefully this post will provide useful information for the decision of your purchase.
Colored tiles
We have a wide catalog of colored tiles from where you can buy the model with which you identify most, or with the most that identifies your home. Colors are sensations, or at least that is what we can generate. Traditionally colored tiles have invaded the walls of the homes of millions of Spaniards. And trends have gone through almost the entire color palette. From blue colors, through pastel tones, pistachio green or orange. In recent years due to the trend of natural products such as wood and stones, it seems that colored tiles had disappeared from most tile catalogs. However, tile factories specialized in the design of colored tiles have appeared again. And these brands are increasingly gaining a larger market share. Colored tiles are usually manufactured in a varied range of small formats. The most common measures are possibly 20x20, 10x10, 10x20 and 7.5x15 centimeters. These rectangular measurements are topical. They are the tiles called "metro style", used as a coating in bathrooms and kitchens. In our online store we have models with colors in both wall tiles and colored porcelain floors. This type of products is usually purchased for the reform of bathrooms and kitchens, as we have already said. But the truth is that they are also highly demanded models for the rehabilitation and decoration of public spaces, gyms, restaurants .. Among our main suppliers for this style of tiles, we highlight Vilar Albaro, Pissano or Complementto, among others.
Types of mosaics
The gresite is a product of various characteristics and functions. From the first years of manufacture until just a decade ago, the gresite was only used for the coating of swimming pools and was considered a basic product. Just a few shades of blue and white gresite were consumed. But in recent years, in the innovative line of the markets and especially the home renovation and decoration market, the stoneware brands have invested part of their resources in updating and expanding their catalogs. Offering a wide variety of products to builders, reformers, interior designers, decorators and private customers. Although we will delve deeper into the new typology of products that the stoneware manufacturers are developing, the percent is that there is a very wide range of colors, textures, shapes and sizes. We have already dedicated other news to gresite catalogs that can be found in our online store or to the advantages and placement of gresite. In this case we want to take advantage of this space to present some of the new collections that Togama has presented during this season and that in Azulejos Solá we have echoed by uploading these catalogs to our website
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