One of the best ways to increase the value on your London property (or where you reside) is to renovate the bathroom.

Everyone loves a good bathroom and if you can have someone picture themselves relaxing there after a long, stressful day, it can be a deal-clincher.

Your first step would be to set everything right, installing new sinks and faucets. If you are planning on fixing any leaky pipes or faucet, call your local plumbing company (maybe Make It Drain Plumbing and Rooter if you are from Los Angeles) and they can fix everything for you. So, once you’ve settled on just about everything for your bathroom, from the sinks and faucets to the shower enclosure design and screen door, check every fixture once again. If there are issues, you’ve got your Plumber round for help. All that’s left is the flooring and walls.

When you are looking for a suitable flooring and wall covering for your bathroom, it would be a good idea to consult a bathroom renovations contractor similar to Affordable Home Services. They might be able to help you understand the process of choosing a suitable flooring and wall covering. If you are interested, you can learn more here about the above-mentioned contractors. Who knows, you might get to know some important information. For instance, you might learn that tiling could be an excellent choice.

It’s waterproofed, easy to clean and aesthetically-pleasing. Most commonly, it is the material of choice for shower areas and flooring.

Though that’s not to say it is restricted or limited as it can be used on the walls in the same way as paint or wallpaper in other parts of your home.

While you may want to dive in and start picking out the tiles that suit your home the best, there are important aspects you need to consider.

Luckily, the experts in tiling and bathroom tile backer boards at Just Wedi have us covered

Materials

When it comes to picking tiles, you will find that there are various materials available these days.

This can be rather intimidating. They all have their pros and cons.

When thinking about which is best for you, it all comes down to preference and taste.

Below we have provided a little insight into the most popular materials for bathroom tiling to help you make the best decision.

• Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling – waterproof and robust, although these traditional materials used for tiles can be easy to clean and maintain, they also can be cold to touch and very slippery. However, there is a versatile range of colours and styles, so it’s easy to find one that suits your colour scheme and decor needs.
• Vinyl – vinyl tiling is also very waterproof and as it is available in larger pieces, it tends to be a lot quicker and easier to install. The only issue is that when working with vinyl you need to get the installation just right to make sure there are no gaps.
• Laminate – Laminate is very easy to find, especially in tile form and simple to install and even easier to keep clean. Compared to other options, though, it doesn’t offer the best waterproofing, which could lead to the base being damaged. Therefore, a first-rate installation is essential with laminate tiling.
• Natural Stone – Arguably the priciest, natural stone may look great, be water-resistant and durable, but it also tends to be slippery and very cold.

Something else to bear in mind when choosing your material is who or how it will be cut, especially if you plan on doing it yourself.

Do you have access to a waterjet or plasma cutter with a powerful enough air compressor if the tiles to be cut are made of a tough material?

In this case, it might be worth letting the professionals take care of it, which will add to your costs.

Size

Size is another crucial aspect of tiles you need to think about when buying them.

The size of tiles can vary, which can have an impact on the price and also how quick and easy they are to install.

Therefore, when budgeting for tiling work in your bathroom, you need to account for the size of individual tiles in addition to the cost per tile.

Cost

On the subject of cost, this is a huge factor you need to consider when choosing flooring and wall covering for your bathroom.

Depending on the size and material, some tiles cost more per individual tile than others.

While cost should be factored into your buying decision, it is not a good idea to decide on the tiles you want for your bathroom by just the price. However, it is certainly something to keep an eye on as when decorating, you may have to factor in other costs too, such as plumbing works needing to be carried out by Apollo Plumbing and Drain Cleaning (or someone similar), or any electrical work.

Picking the right ones from the start, even if they’re a little more expensive, could pay you back much more than if you were to settle on cheaper but less appealing tiles.

Take these three things into consideration and you’ll be on your way to a perfectly tiled bathroom that you’ll look forward to relaxing in, and eventually, selling on to another lucky owner.