matte vs glossy countertops
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Matte vs. Glossy- Pros and Cons?
Comments (3)MLK, your shower is beautiful, and so is that floor outside the shower! We finalized our tile choices! I am going 50/50: First, glossy 2 x 6 tile (Heath Soft White) for the bathroom where the shower is rarely used. It gets direct sunlight from a window at the end of the tub. For the walk-in shower in the master, a matte 3 x 6 tile (Heath Muslin.) The floor of the shower will be 3x3 in Heath Muslin. (The only custom tile I'm going to need.) I'm so excited that I figured out a way to use Heath Tiles. I have it in my kitchen and it is such beautiful tile. It is particularly beautiful when the light hits it, because each tile reflects the light slightly differently. Their new line, Modern Basics, is much cheaper than their custom work, and best of all, there will be a 20% off sale over Thanksgiving-right before we were planning to do our bathroom. We are going to do unglazed white hex tiles on both floors. (I liked them so much better than the matte glazed ones, plus the square edges match the Heath tiles.) We just have to decide on 1 inch versus 2 inch, or maybe penny tiles or squares. I ordered one of each sample from Subway Ceramics to see how they compare to my local tile shop. (He only has small hex in the unglazed.) Sigh, I thought once I picked the tile that would give me enough direction that all of the other choices would be easy. We did decide on Biscuit fixtures, but which ones??? And then there's the faucets and such... LOL, my head still hurts. Here is a link that might be useful: both colors of Heath tile I'm using are here...See MoreOnyx surface for bath -- light/white colors; matte vs glossy
Comments (4)I waited a year and am now starting my remodel. I opted for tile but mainly because I found a very talented tile guy. I did a lot of study and felt like with the right tile guy I wouldn’t have to worry about waterproofing issues as much. The guy I am working with is doing the right prep work. I just love the patterns of porcelain and so I decided to go with that. I think Onyx is a great product. I just Couldn’t find a color that I like so I decided to just wait. There are many solid surface options like Corian. You will never have to worry about grout!...See MoreGlossy vs Matte tile finish?
Comments (6)I chose matte for two reasons: (1) I don't like shiny/glossy tile, and (2) my decor has rustic elements, with which shiny tile doesn't belong. Point: Depends on the look you're going for and what you like....See MoreMatte vs glossy large format tiles in great room?
Comments (6)For me, it would come down to how slippery the floor could be when wet. Ive walked through many model homes with absolutey stunning high gloss tiles overlooking a beautiful pool. It just looks like an accident waiting to happen. I guess every tile has a slip rating so you could look into that. For me, (my home is recently built) the tiles were a huge expense and longevity through color and finish made sense for me. How many homes have you looked at on line and thought that the first thing you would change are the floors. Time marches on and styles change so no choice will be immune but a neutral backround is the most versatile. Good luck....See Morescuzz
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