Make Your Tile Floor Winter-ready!

By Author: Ram Sharma
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Winters are here. Blankets are out. Winter clothes are all washed and sun-dried. We are all prepared as the days are going colder. But we often overlook one aspect of our winter preparation i.e. a winter-ready home. Yes, we buy a branded heater and a geyser, but that’s not it. Your flooring should be ready for winters too. If you have a tile floor at your home, you know what we are talking about.

Tile floors tend to get extremely cold during winters. Not just bathroom floor tiles but the tiles in zero moisture areas like the living room or the bedroom too. If you have kids or pets at home, this cooling problem in tiles becomes much serious than it sounds. You may think wall-to-wall carpeting can be the permanent solution, which it is, but it comes with a lot of disadvantages too. Carpets are extremely tricky to clean, especially with kids and pets. In this article, we will share all the effective options you have other than carpeting. These options will keep your tile floor cosy, warm while not forcing you to compromise with other advantages ...
... of tiles.

• Under-floor Heating
This is hands down the most effective way to keep your floor warm. It is also up to 40% more efficient than radiators and heaters. It evenly distributes heat throughout the room without spiking your electricity bills. There are two types of Under-floor heating systems.

Wet System
This system works along with the central heating system of the house. It includes a network of small pipes laid on a sub-floor, right under your floor tiles. Warm water is pushed through these pipes which keep the floor surface warm and pleasant.

Electric Systems
As the name suggests, this includes an electric mechanism to warm up the floor. A system of cables is installed upon an open weave mat right under your tiles. This system is then connected to your electric supply. When switched on the wire heats up your floor to a pleasant temperature.

•Add visual warmth with wood color tiles
It is a proven fact that colors have a psychological impact on us. If the color blue can make us feel calm and happy, wooden shade colors can also make us feel warm and cosy. Wooden color tiles with shades of chocolaty brown and fiery yellow can make you feel warmer. This might give way to the question - why not hardwood floors then? Because they are extremely high-maintenance. They are very difficult to clean and maintain. Tiles in wooden shades, on the other hand, give you the best of both worlds – the warmth of hardwood, the convenience of porcelain tiles. And if you want you can always pair your wooden tiles floor with an under-floor heating system.
• Rugs
Finally, the simplest way to keep your floor nice and warm. Rugs have been in use for centuries for both aesthetical as well as functional purposes. They are the easiest to uninstall, as all it takes is purchasing the right rug and spreading it on the floor. However, one must consider a few factors before making the purchase. The first one is the dimensions of the area. You don’t want a rug that ‘too short’ or ‘too big’ for your space. The second factor is the material of the rug. If you live in an area that has a lot of dust around it, don’t go for a woolen rug. There are several options available in rugs as far as the material is concerned. Consult an expert before buying rugs for your home. Rugs can go in your living room as well as the bedroom.

So these are your four major options if you are looking to keep your tile floor warm and cosy. Also, keep in mind to buy the best quality tiles that are weather-proof. NEOM is one of India’s top ceramic tiles manufacturers that offer high-quality tiles. These tiles are extremely durable under all weather conditions. You can check their tile at a dealership store near or you can visit their website too.