Using tiles as a decorative ceiling feature in the home can create a luxurious look in any space, from the bathroom to the living area and even in the hallway. There are many different options that will allow you to let your creativity shine, from pressed tin-look tiles that will recreate the romance of times gone by to sleek and modern glass mosaic tiles that will add a wondrous textured look to your interior design scheme.
It is important to note that ceiling tiles should always be installed by a professional and experienced tiler rather than completed as a DIY project. Using tiles as a decorative finish on the ceiling will require extra special care, equipment and attention to achieve a high quality finish and as such, taking advantage of a reputable tiler’s wealth of experience is the very best option to achieve a perfect look.
Pressed Tin Ceramic Tiles
Traditional pressed tin panels can often be prone to rusting along the edges as well as scratching or marking of the powder coat finish. These panels can often require re-coating a few times throughout their lifespan in order to maintain their luxurious appearance. Ceramic tiles on the other hand, are especially sturdy and durable while also presenting the additional benefit of being a lightweight product that can easily be used as a wall tile as well as a luxurious ceiling tile option. You will find many exciting ornate designs available in ceramic tile collections, including pressed tin lookalike products that will never require re-coating and of course, will not rust! These ceramic tiles are available in an impressive range of traditional patterns and colours to help you create that perfect look in your next interior design project from an ultra-modern space to a luxurious vintage inspired look.
Caption: Elegant, romantic and charming; Pressed tin panels instantly evoke images of luxurious and cosy interiors with their ornate raised patterned designs.
Glass Mosaic Tiles
Glass mosaic tiles are not only renowned for the vast array of colours available in their collections but also for the fact that sheets of small mosaic tiles are flexible enough to be wrapped around curved surfaces and lightweight enough to be comfortably installed across your ceiling for a luxurious and textured look in your interior design project. Mosaic tiles can be found in solid colour options, blends of different colours or even in stylish patterned designs as well as larger than life murals, allowing you many different exciting options to let your creativity run wild! Being a non-porous material, glass will not require sealing throughout its life span, making for the perfect low maintenance solution for a decorative ceiling feature in the home.
Caption: Glass mosaic tiles are available in many different sizes, colours and patterns as well as an impressive range of colourful murals – a true work of art in the home that can very easily be applied to the ceiling!
Traditional Patterns in Glazed Ceramic Tiles
As noted above, ceramic tiles are much more lightweight than other tile materials such as porcelain or natural stone, making them an excellent option for a decorative ceiling feature in the home. As ceramic tiles are most commonly used on walls or ceilings, you will notice that there are plenty of luxurious textured options with raised designs available (especially in comparison to traditional floor tiles which are often quite smooth and simple), allowing for a wonderfully tactile element in your design scheme.
From vibrantly coloured handmade tiles to impressive reproductions that offer a cost effective alternative option to natural products, there are many different traditional designs and styles to choose from. Moroccan tiles for example will often feature a vibrant colour palette that can be expertly balanced out with coordinating wall finishes such as solid coloured paint or wall tiles for a unified look in your design.
It should be noted that using glazed ceramic tiles (as opposed to unglazed options) are your best option as a decorative ceiling finish. The glaze that is applied during the firing process of these types of tiles will act as a sealant, eliminating the need for professional sealing services over the lifespan of your new ceiling tiles. This is especially important where the tiles are to be installed in high-humidity environments (such as the bathroom for example) as condensation can lead to water marks forming on the face of an un-glazed tile that is not properly sealed regularly.
Caption: Glazed ceramic tiles are available in a wide range of options from various patterns and geometric designs to boldly coloured traditional designs to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in your next design project.
Tiling a ceiling will require a properly prepared substrate along with an extra tacky (or sticky) adhesive cement to avoid the tiles from falling off the ceiling during the application process. As the project requires much more attention and care than tiling floors or walls, it recommended that the process be completed by an experienced tiler who can also offer you their expert advice on your tile selection too. Make sure to discuss and confirm your tiling preferences (selected tiles, preferred layouts as well as the actual extent of the tiling in your project) prior to starting the project as this will ensure all parties involved are on the same page and you are satisfied with the job once it has been completed.
Using tiles as a decorative ceiling finish can seem like an impossible task at first however, with the right tile selection and expert tiler to assist with your project, you can create a true work of art in your next interior design project. From lusciously tactile glass mosaic tiles to traditionally styled glazed ceramic tiles and even pressed tin lookalike varieties, the possibilities are endless!