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Tiles are no longer simple, white squares protecting kitchen countertops. Square tiles are no longer in. Through relentless R&D activities by tile manufacturers, a new range of tiles has evolved into an art form encompassing the personality and creativity of homeowners.


The smart generation has improved the feel and look of homes by breaking away from the age-old restrictions on tile usage. With an incredible array of colours, sizes and sleek or textured surfaces, tiles have added value to homes.

They offer limitless possibilities as they come in myriad colours, patterns and designs.

One of the hottest trends in the ceramic tile industry today is the technology of capturing the visual essence of natural aesthetics like wood and stone, and duplicating their effects.

These tiles with natural appeal are suited both for interiors and exteriors on wall and floor spaces.

The new range of tiles has successfully ventured into different nooks and corners of households—from floor to wall, from lounge to bedroom, from lawn to bar, from ceiling to the front portion of house—everywhere. Tiles can be used anywhere in a home; the only limit is one’s imagination. For do-it-yourself homeowners, it is important to get an understanding of which kind of tiles to be used in which space.

Experts’ suggestions
While working on bathrooms, make sure you use anti-slip/anti-skid tiles. Even if your bathroom is small you can make it look more spacious by using tiles in combinations. For instance, use tiles in darker shades on the farthest wall of the bathroom and lighter shade tiles on other walls. This will not only make your bathroom interiors unique, but also add contrast and depth.

Motif tiles
The kitchen is the most popular place to find tiles. As a design element, you can use kitchen tiles not only on floors, but also on walls as a backsplash or on countertops providing a durable surface that is stain resistant. You can also try using motif tiles specially crafted for kitchen in designs of forks and spoons, or fruits and vegetables. The motif tiles are normally used to give an outline or border and can be easily combined with regular wall tiles.

With so many styles to choose from, it can be difficult finding just the right tile for your living room. Natural stone or stone-look tiles continue to be a wise investment because they bring in the atmosphere of the great outdoors and often feel a bit more luxurious than standard ceramic tiles.

Wall claddings
If you are tired of painting your walls with the same old colours and textures, you can try using wall tiles on them. They come in a wide variety of designs and shades which would give walls a completely new look.

The trend of using wall claddings on exterior walls is fast catching up as you do not need to repaint the walls every couple of years or every festive season. The tiles for exteriors are crafted in a variety of textures and finishes with contemporary and traditional patterns such as stone, brick, floral and geometric.

Tile maintenance is an important part once one decides to use tiles in home decor. It is always advisable to choose tiles which are scratch, stain and abrasion resistant. The specially crafted VeilCraft tiles (popularly known as VC tiles) are abrasion and stain resistant and ensure greater longevity and beauty.

It’s time for you to make your house a home. You don’t have to live in a depressing, white-wall house. Pick up from a wide array of stylist designer tiles and add some zing to your life with colour and style.

Maintenance
Cover all entrances with large mats. Keep dirt, grit, and sand off your tiles.
Always make sure that all floors are regularly brushed.
Never use abrasive cleaners or cleaning aids, such as steel wool or rough scrub rushes, to clean your tiles.
Soap should also not be used. It leaves a film on the tiles that dulls the lustre