Courses / Selecting Tile
Learn what to consider when selecting tile for interior spaces, from where it will be used to size, performance, and finishing details.
Where will the tile go? A lobby floor, bathroom wall, and kitchen backsplash each have different requirements. Start with the application, then compare products that suit the space and the way it will be used.
PLACEMENT FIRST
The location helps you narrow your options. Check whether a tile is suitable for a floor or wall, how much use the area will get, and how the size and layout will work in the space.
Consider where the tile meets another material and how exposed edges will be finished. Edge profiles and transitions are part of the selection, not an afterthought.
A tile that works well on a feature wall may not be suitable for a busy floor. Looking beyond its appearance helps you explain why a product fits the project.
Tile options vary widely in price. Comparing cost as you make selections helps you decide where to invest and where another product may work just as well. It also gives the project team a clearer picture of the choices before the design moves forward.
Tile selection gets easier as you compare products and see how they work in finished spaces. Keep track of more than the tile you chose: note where it was used, why it fit, and how the edges and transitions were handled.
COURSE
A self-paced course on selecting tile for interior spaces, with approximately 31 minutes of video instruction. Allow additional time for the workbook and assessment. $49.50 a month on its own, or $126 a month with the Flooring and Lighting courses.
Start with where it will be used. Then consider whether the product is suited to that application, along with its size, appearance, finishing details, and cost.
Some tiles can be used in both places, but don’t assume they can. Check the manufacturer’s information for the specific product and application.
Schluter is a brand that makes tile edge and transition profiles. These profiles can protect exposed edges and create a finished transition between materials.
Compare how each option fits the space, its intended use, appearance, finishing requirements, and cost. That gives the project team a clearer basis for making a selection.
Yes. Tile is $49.50 a month on its own, or $126 a month with Flooring and Lighting. All Access is $350 a month. The Tile course includes approximately 31 minutes of video instruction, with additional time for the workbook and assessment.
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