Five Reasons Fireplace Tiles Make A Smart Upgrade

By Julius Ramirez


Upgrading the look of your fireplace can go a long way towards improving the appearance of your home. Because it has so many advantages there is no better material for doing so than tile. Here are the top five reasons you will want to consider adding new fireplace tiles.

Vintage patterns and motifs can be a gift to the eyes. If you are particularly fond of them you are luck, as there are many antique choices available. Victorian fireplace tiles are probably the most sought after but there are also Edwardian and Art Deco options just to name a few.

Unlike with other home improvement projects when dealing with the fireplace you always have the choice of how much of it you want to upgrade. You may want to do the hearth, surround, or both. When updating your hearth you'll need to remember to only choose fireplace hearth tiles that are rated for floor use. In contrast, for the surround they can be much less durable but still need to be able to handle high heat.

A fireplace update is always affordable even when you are on a very strict budget as many of us are. The area you need to cover is much smaller when compared to other home projects so you won't have to purchase many tiles at all. This means you will have more cash left over which may be a chance for you to splurge on a material that you'd normally think was outside your price range.

There are many faux material options for the fireplace that can help you to save money. If you like antiques but not their price there are copies that look very real. There are also materials like porcelain and concrete which are made to look just like natural stone. Some of these may even come with a texture that is realistic as well.

When shopping around for materials you will see that there are a long list that can give you stunning results. A large number of these tiles for fireplace use are actually made from natural stone. Granite and slate are always among the top picks. But don't forget glass for something a little more modern either.

The fireplace can add a huge amount of appeal despite its small size. Even a partial upgrade using tile can totally transform how a room is perceived. You may want to take advantage of this by using eye-catching colors to create an instant focal point that will impress anyone who sees it.

While the above benefits might seem like a lot, they are only a fraction of what new fireplace tiles have to offer. So when you want maximum results for as little effort as possible be sure to give them a look!




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