Mosaic floors are some of the most timeless and artistic ways to do up your floors, especially the outdoors. Think of a beautifully covered patio in your terrace or in the front yard. Several types of tiles can be used to make a mosaic design, however certain types of tiles are better suited for flooring. Here are the 7 types of tiles ideal for mosaic flooring.
Timeless Styles: 7 Types Of Tiles Ideal For Mosaic Flooring
Stone Mosaic Tiles
One of the hardiest types of tiles out there, stone mosaic tiles look chic, like you're channeling a Mediterranean aesthetic in your home with stone inlays. They're beautiful, timeless and withstand every trend that comes and goes. Stone tiled mosaic flooring can be made various patterns and shapes, and as intricate as you want it, since the material allows for it.
Glazed Ceramic Mosaic Tiles
Ceramic tiles are perfect to create the ‘broken tile’ aesthetic. Ceramic tiles come in a bunch of super colourful designs that make for stunning abstract flooring. Choose similar coloured tiles to make your mosaic flooring look cohesive.
Unglazed Ceramic Tiles
Unglazed ceramic tiles are great if you want to create a rugged, lived in look. Since they don't shine as much as glazed ceramic tiles, it makes them a great choice for the outdoors as well.
Pebble Flooring
Pebbles create a timeless European aesthetic for your walkways and gardens. Choose them if you like timeless mosaic flooring designs that also look elegant.
Marble Tile Flooring
Marble tiles are perfect for the indoors like washrooms where you'd like to create a seamless pattern of mosaic without being too noisy. Unlike the other tiles that are gritty, marble tiles make for a smooth surface.
Glass Tile Mosaic Flooring
Glass tiles are often found in swimming pools for the floor and the walls to create the gorgeous blue hue. Often, they're cut into smaller pieces and stuck together to form a uniform yet cohesive mosaic flooring.
Etched Mosaic Tiles
Etched tiles are predominantly found on ceilings and walls of buildings. You could also use them on the floor along the walls or to create a carpeted mosaic effect on the floor. You could use etching or carving on both stone tiles and unglazed ceramic tiles to achieve this timeless look.
