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Cladding for facades of modern houses
Modern homes can sport a custom cladding that gives them the look you want. By using outdoor tiles, you can make your detached house or chalet have a more natural, independent or more human touch, giving it a much more original air and adapted to your tastes. In this post we will show you some ideas of facade cladding that you can place in your house, if you want it to have a modern and renewed touch. Tips for buying tiles for the facade of your house If you want to buy outdoor tiles that you can install on the facade of your house, here are some ideas. Keep in mind that modern facades play with textures and colors, looking for warm and natural tones, with a rough texture, mixed with other smoother and smoother ones. Use light and natural colors Exterior walls in natural colors will make your home look brighter and more attractive. Try beige tiles, like this marbled stone, which adds a sophisticated touch to the wall and is widely used on exterior facades. Combine different textures On the exterior facades, we can play with different styles of tile, for example to separate areas. If we want a wall to have some contrast with the rest, since for example it faces a patio or is next to the pool, we can use models that combine well with modern colors. This is the case of the more rustic style tiles, which also give it a very natural touch. For example, this cream-colored, rustic-style red pasta tile can give your home a renewed and elegant touch. Run away from monochrome designs Modern house designs have to avoid monocolor or monorelieve facades. Although there may be a predominant type of tile, we should not miss the opportunity to give a touch of distinction to those parts of the facades that require it. We must take advantage of the possibilities offered by contrasts, separating environments as if we were painting a picture. Take, for example, the parts of the facade of the house that receive less light due to their location, these can be in lighter tones to help take advantage of natural light. Let's also take into account the colors of the roof, so that our house combines perfectly and has a harmonious design.
Difference between thermostatic tap and mixer
When you are going to buy a bathroom tap, one of the aspects that you should be clear about is the difference between a thermostatic tap and a mixer tap . Both options can be very valid, but it is important that you know the pros and cons of each one and if they are recommended for the shower, the sink or the kitchen. What is the difference between a mixer tap and a thermostatic tap? The first thing you should be clear about is that a mixer tap has only one handle. That is, you can control the temperature and the water flow with the same handle. This is very convenient, since you do not have to mix hot and cold water, as in traditional taps, but you can regulate it according to your convenience. It is also the most common in the most modern taps. When you move the valve up or down, you are controlling the water pressure. When you move it to the side, you are regulating the temperature of the water (hot or cold). When we see a thermostatic tap, on the other hand, we are talking about a tap in which the temperature and the water flow are regulated with different handles. In fact, instead of an elongated handle it can be a cube, with which we can set the temperature we want and another with which we can set the flow rate. This last option is very comfortable and recommended for the shower, since you can avoid abrasions and contribute to saving water, since you will not spend much time trying to find the most comfortable temperature or flow. Also keep in mind that there is usually a maximum temperature limit, so you do not run the risk of burning yourself. What is better, a thermostatic or mixer tap? Thermostatic taps can be the most recommended for the shower, since it is when we spend the most time underwater and where it is most important that we can save water and control the temperature well. On the other hand, the mixer tap offers us greater speed and ease of use, since we only have to open the tap with a single handle. On the other hand, thermostatic taps are usually more expensive, so many people prefer to install them only in the shower. In Azulejos Solá you can find both thermostatic shower sets and mixer taps. Discover different models so that you can buy the tap that best suits you to meet your needs.
Small bathrooms with shower tray, how to decorate them?
Decorating a small bathroom is a challenge. You have little space and you want your bathroom to look nice and well lit. Ideally, it should also have a shower tray , albeit of the smallest size so that it does not occupy most of the floor. How to decorate this type of bathroom? Here are some tips. Tips for decorating small bathrooms with a shower tray It is logical that in a small bathroom you use a shower tray, instead of a bathtub, since it will give you greater mobility. We at Azulejos Solá recommend that you take the following into account. 1. Use light-colored bathroom tiles Bet on bathroom tiles in light colors, preferably with a gloss finish, which will bring more light to your bathroom. They can be white tiles with decoration or pink or beige tones, but it is important that you can make good use of the light. 2. The shower tray, in one corner There are two ways to install the shower tray in these types of bathrooms. Use a square shower tray and implement it in a corner, or a rectangular shower tray that goes from wall to wall, on the wall that is less wide. Then you have to decide whether to use a shower screen or just use a curtain. If you use a screen, it is recommended that it be a fixed screen or a fixed screen with a sliding door, since folding screens can collide with other furniture if you don't have much space. 3. Use a bathroom cabinet with a reduced depth In small bathrooms, it is advisable to use a bathroom cabinet with a reduced depth. These have a depth of less than 45 cm, which means that they are narrow and allow you to take advantage of space. You can also combine them with a countertop basin, shaped like a bowl, which will give it a very elegant appearance and allow you to make better use of space. Also, try to avoid very wide furniture, and in dark colors, since they will take away light from the bathroom. Suspended bathroom furniture also helps to create a feeling of greater space compared to furniture with legs. 4. Install an attractive or natural flooring If you do not want your entire bathroom to be very white, the ideal is to use porcelain flooring in bright tones, or also wooden floors to generate contrast. Colors such as blue or orange can go very well for the bathroom to have a cheerful look and will also combine very well with bathroom fixtures in white or light tones. We hope these tips are useful if you were looking for tips to decorate a bathroom with a shower tray. Contact us if you want more information.
Cheap outdoor patio flooring
When choosing flooring for outdoor patios , we must take into account several factors to make it economical for us. The type of porcelain that we use, apart from its size, will undoubtedly influence the price in the end, so we must take into account the total size of the patio that we want to pave. In this article we will show you some cheap outdoor patio flooring , which you can buy to install on a terrace or landing in a chalet. Buy porcelain flooring for outdoor patios If you want to buy flooring for outdoor patios , the ideal is always to opt for porcelain flooring. There are very cheap models with attractive designs that can be very good in the decoration. Cheaper porcelain floors can have random shapes, as is the case with the Studio Stam 50 x 100 cm porcelain floor. It is a type of porcelain with a rectangular shape, which helps you cover a greater part of the floor and is very economical. It is recommended that the thickness of these outdoor porcelain tiles be 20 mm, which gives them enough strength and hardness to have great durability, at the same time that you can save costs by avoiding the heaviest and thickest tiles. We can also choose to have a non-slip porcelain floor, which is very suitable so that when there is rain it is not slippery. The colors suffered also tend to be among the most economical, since they give it a standard and natural touch. They are simple designs, but with the appropriate exterior decoration they can remove very well and be sufficient for the decorative style that we want to give it. If the price is important to us, let us also take into account the measurements of the available space, since the larger the size, the less porcelain boxes we will need to buy. Take advantage of our discounts and offers on porcelain flooring Another tip that we give you to save when buying cheap outdoor patio flooring is to take advantage of discounts and offers. In Azulejos Solá, you will see that in the flooring section there may be brand-name porcelain tiles at a reduced price. This allows you to access a higher quality floor, more resistant and with more original designs, but at a lower price due to the offers and discounts. If you want us to advise you to buy a porcelain floor for outdoors, we also invite you to contact us now.
What type of raised tiles do I need for my kitchen?
When you go to choose kitchen tiles, the ideal is to take into account both the design (lines, geometric shapes ...) and the color, so that it goes according to your furniture. An important point that you should also keep in mind is to try to avoid very porous tiles, as that would make cleaning difficult. Also take into account the type of relief or decoration. If the lines are very defined, they will make the decoration seem more welcoming, but it is more recommended for large kitchens. On the other hand, those more minimalist relief tiles would look great even in small kitchens. For example, models such as the White Relieve tile give it a touch of detail and elegance, and are very discreet, so they don't take up space. Its relief has a matte texture, and a design that gives it an original air and makes your kitchen look more attractive. If you want, on the other hand, tiles with relief with straight lines, this White Porcelanite tile will give a feeling of spaciousness and clarity to your kitchen, with a touch of uniqueness that will make it different from any other. Best embossed white tiles If we want our tiles to be white, one option is to go for tiles with a gloss finish and with a smooth texture, but with very symmetrical relief. This is the case, for example, of this white relief tile Espiga de Porcelanite, whose glossy texture allows you to give a great showiness to the kitchen, at the same time that it has little porosity and the relief lines are very discreet, but at the same time they are visible and they add a touch of class to the kitchen. In the Azulejos Solá online store you will find a wide variety of relief tiles for kitchens. If you need advice or advice, contact us on 96 132 09 73.
What tiles to put when changing the bathtub for a shower
Many people consider changing their old bathtub for a shower. The showers with a screen and a shower tray are much more accessible, in addition to allowing us to make better use of space, and if we have given up using the bathtub, surely we will also save water. However, when we do the renovation, we have to take into account which tiles we are going to put when changing the bathtub, if we want it to have a beautiful appearance and not spoil the bathroom decoration. In this article we will show you which bathroom tiles are more convenient to put in the shower part when we have decided to change the bathtub. What tiles to put when replacing the bathtub with a shower? When doing the reform to change the bathtub for a shower, there is a free space on the walls that generally we cannot replace with the same tiles. Most likely, if the floor is old, they will no longer be manufactured. In these cases, we have several options: 1. Use a coating that combines well with the tiles that already exist, leaving the lower half with some tiles and the upper half with the tiles that already exist. This can be done using large-sized tiles on the bottom, which match the shower tray. 2. Completely change the tiles in the shower area (from top to bottom). For that, we would reform the entire wall where the plate and the screen are located, which if it is between two walls will be easier. 3. Take the opportunity to completely renew the tiles throughout the bathroom so that it is uniform, although here we can also choose to put different tiles for the shower and the rest of the bathroom. Best shower tiles If you are going to decide to change the tiles of the shower wall, there are options of very original relief tiles that will give a modern and spectacular look to the shower area. Models like this beige relief tile by Porcelanite, with wavy shapes in the shape of a wave, add a touch of design and naturalness to a space in which elegance and contemporary design always give us an extra bit of tranquility. The same tile model can also be found in our store in other shades, such as pearl, cream or gray, which are very soft tones and also combine very well with slate shower trays, which have become a very popular option at when changing the bathtub for a shower tray. If you need more advice or advice to buy your tiles for the shower or bathroom, we invite you to contact us by phone 96 132 09 73 or by writing a message to our contact form.
Sliding door screen vs. folding
When choosing a shower screen, one of the questions that will arise is what type of screen is best for our bathroom. Do we buy a sliding or folding door screen? In the end it all depends on the size, characteristics and decoration of your bathroom. But so that you have it a little clearer, we are going to show you when it may be more advisable to buy a sliding screen and when a folding screen is better. Buy a sliding or hinged door screen? The difference between a shower head with a sliding or hinged door is the direction in which the shower door opens. A swing door opens forward and must have space so that we can move it without difficulties. The sliding door, on the other hand, opens to the side, and does not obstruct the passage. But, in which cases would a partition with hinged doors or sliding doors be appropriate? Let's see. Screen with sliding door They are recommended when the bathroom is small and you don't have much space to open the shower door without hitting other furniture. In small bathrooms, the sliding door screen is also safer, since the door is not in the middle, nor can we easily bump into it. They can be conveniently placed between two walls, if there is enough space for the sliding door to move. On the other hand, the sliding door tends to provide a greater seal than swing doors, since it has profiles in the lower part that allow a greater degree of hermeticity. There are different options when buying a shower screen with a sliding door, with different combinations of fixed and mobile leaves. Screen with hinged door The hinged door partitions do not have bearings. This prevents them from wearing out when opening, so their durability can be greater. They are also more comfortable for the elderly or people with mobility difficulties, since it does not require pushing to the side so that they can be opened. If there is an obstacle in the bathroom that prevents the installation of a sliding door, perhaps on the side of the shower tray, such as a wall, this type of door may also be the best solution. Shower screens with hinged doors are usually recommended for larger bathrooms, since that way we have more space to open the door and it does not collide with any other furniture or toilet. Get the best shower screens in Azulejos Solá In Azulejos Solá you can find a wide variety of shower screens for the renovation of your bathroom. Choose the model that best fits the composition and dimensions of your bathroom. If you have any doubts or questions, contact us now or call us at +34 96 132 09 73 or write us a message on our contact form.
How to clean the pool tile
Tile is a highly resistant decorative coating widely used in swimming pools. Cleaning the tile of the pool in your house is very simple and can be done in several ways. There are models with different colors and shades and it withstands contact with humidity and exposure to light very well. In our online store you can find multiple tile options for swimming pools. In this post we will teach you some maintenance tips on how to clean the pool tile. Tips for cleaning the pool tile If it has been a long time since we have emptied the pool water, it is best to empty the water, while if the water is in good condition, we can clean the tile without having to empty it. Cleaning the tile with the empty pool If we have decided to clean the tile with the pool empty, it is advisable to use hydrochloric acid. Along with a pool cleaning brush and some protective equipment (goggles, gloves ...), it is advisable to empty the pool little by little and clean the walls while it is still wet, so the more embedded dirt will go away more easily. Then, once the pool has been completely emptied, we can clean the floor of the glass with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and scrub repeatedly until the dirt is gone. Then we will rinse everything well so that the bleach is gone and we will let it be removed before filling the pool with water again. Cleaning tile with a full pool In the event that the water is in good condition, it is best not to empty it. Keep in mind that in this way we help to save water, which is a help for the environment and also for our pockets. First, we have to disinfect the water using the hyperchlorination technique, using sodium hypochlorite. Then we will brush the walls well from outside the pool. We will wait about a day to give it time to act and activate the robot cleaner so that all the dirt that has gone down to the bottom of the pool disappears. Buy pool tile In the event that the pool tile is very old or needs repairs, it may be advisable to make a reform. There are different smooth pool tiles in multiple designs and colors with which you can give your pool the look it has always had. Ask us any questions about the different types of tiles for the pool.
Can I put laminate flooring throughout the house?
One of the doubts that clients sometimes raise is whether laminate flooring can be installed throughout the house. Can we put laminate flooring in the kitchen or bathroom without damaging it? In this article we will talk in detail about laminate floors, what this type of floor consists of, how it differs from natural parquet and why using a laminate floor can be good for the whole house. What is laminate flooring? Contrary to what you may think, laminate flooring is not equivalent to natural parquet, which is generally made of solid wood. When we talk about laminate floors, we refer to a type of floor made up of a set of layers of high-density fiber, which give it durability and resistance to humidity, as well as a warm and pleasant touch to the eye. In our online store you can see the multiple designs of laminate floors that you can get for your home or business. In other words, laminate flooring has a first layer that resists wear and tear and gives it that beautiful look that it looks like wood, but underneath it has other layers that allow it to have great resistance to moisture and seepage. Can I also use laminate flooring in the bathroom and kitchen? The answer is a resounding yes, and in fact, many prefer that their whole house have a uniform appearance, for which they use laminate flooring instead of parquet, which would be more difficult in a kitchen or bathroom. That does not mean that, for aesthetic reasons, then you cannot use a laminate floor with a different color for the kitchen. However, you should be clear that this material is highly resistant to water and has a very natural appearance, so it gives your kitchen or bathroom a touch of great beauty, which can also combine very well with furniture. Laminate flooring maintenance Another great advantage with laminate flooring is that maintenance is very easy. No sanding is necessary, but you do have multiple cleaning products that can help you remove any dirt or stains that can give the floor an unattractive appearance. In our online store you can also find these accessories for cleaning and maintenance of laminate flooring. You can definitely lay the entire floor in your home using one or more laminate flooring designs for a natural décor and a charming look.
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