Tiles breathe colour and texture. And our screens, although very useful in a first approach to the tiles world, don’t allow us to see in detail and thus truly appreciate a tile. Purchasing tiles requires an investment of time and money, so you have to be sure of what fits your home’s atmosphere. Acquiring some tile samples to test colour and texture will help you make a confident decision that will stand the test of time.
Colour, texture and pattern, a world to treasure!
Colour
There is nothing like seeing tiles in person to truly experience the depth and power that it’s colours bring to a room. Tiles are very expressive – colour variations, shape and texture, all together in one surface – and online images, no matter how beautiful and true, sometimes aren’t enough to make a choice.
Besides that, every screen has different colour settings, so even the slightest difference can suggest tones and hues that may or may not be in the tile’s surface.
Also, the light in a room changes along with the time of the day – from natural light to lamps or even changes in weather – and all these will interact with your tile colour differently. With a sample you can experience your tile under any conditions before you purchase your favourite.
Lastly, some of our most popular tiles are admired for the variety of colour they feature. For Zellige for instance, variations in colour are one of its most appreciated qualities. These colour variations are the result of the manufacture process and the rich transformations that occur during the firing process in clay.
Texture
Many of our tiles are handmade, so several have a unique and sometimes unusual texture that an image is unable to communicate. The texture of the tile is just as important as the colour of the tile.
From glaze cracks to small pit marks in Zellige, to the smooth feeling of cement tiles, the texture is part of the overall heritage of tiles.
Pattern
The trade mark of Cement Tiles is the creative combination of both pattern and colour. That is what delivers an outstanding design statement to a home. Together with the pattern scale, these characteristics make the patterned cement tiles need a careful planning. Placing a sample in the space itself it is the best assurance that all the elements are working together in your home.
Design Planning
The best way to make sure every design element works together is a room is by comparison. Tile samples might guide you and help you select other design elements, such as the paint colour, a cabinetry finish, a rug or even other tiles.
At Loja do Azulejo, we want you to be confident of your tile purchase, and we have made ordering samples as effortless as possible. Just look the “Order sample” button located under the “Buy”.
Contact us anytime you need assistance!
