Perhaps two of the most commonly used tiles in any home a matte or glossy design helps establish the overall look of a room.
Floor tiles glossy or matte.
Matte porcelain tiles work well in all areas of the home and can provide a more subtle look.
Gloss and matte finish tiles are made with the same raw materials and go through a similar manufacturing process but each finish has a different level of shine and smoothness.
They work well in as polished floor tiles in entryways or on shower walls where marble would stain.
Glossy tiles are an ideal choice to brighten up darker light limited rooms.
Matte tile floors may be a bit harder to keep clean than glossy floors.
Lombardia white matte porcelain wall and floor tile 12 x 24 in.
It is ideal for small spaces as it opens up a room and makes it more spacious.
Clay grafito porcelain floor tile 12 x 24 in.
There are many cleaning products on the market including green products.
For a natural option use white vinegar water and cleaning tools.
A matte tile offers a more sophisticated reserved and subtle look to your entire decor while gloss finish tiles are shiny and have a glaze that reflects light.
This is the main distinguishing factor between a glossy and a matte finish.
Laura ashley wicker dove grey matte porcelain wall and floor tile 13 x 13 in.
However a matte tile as opposed to a shiny can make the grain or pattern of a tile look fuzzy it s not as pronounced as the glossy tile is.
Matte tile also isn t as slippery it has more grip to it.
The reason they gave me is that floor tiles regardless of gloss or matte are specifically made to 1 not be slippery 2 not be too reflective although gloss will definitely reflect more than matte.
Polished porcelain tiles have a bright shine and an elegant finish.
In fact on my gloss tiles there is an almost unnoticeable anti slip rubber like texture on them.
The low sheen makes them easier to maintain.
An advantage of matte tiles is that they do not show smudges and water marks as easily as glossy tiles.
Use them in place of limestone or other soft honed stone tiles for style.
This makes them ideal for the bathroom floor especially in busy bathrooms.
You can put a matte tile around water and you don t have to be as concerned about slipping.