Tiles on the floor in the corridor and hallway: design, types, layout options, colors, combination

Pros and cons of using tiles in the hallway

Decorative tiles are today recognized as the best material for finishing the floor in the hallway of a city apartment. The paved floor has its own characteristics:

Which tiles to choose in the hallway on the floor?

The aesthetic task of the floor in the corridor is to be a harmonious background for the interior, not to spoil it. The choice of material largely depends on the area of ​​the room. Tiles are:

• Square
• Rectangular
• Hexagonal
• Curly
• Metlakhskaya

Large square tiles in a small corridor will only emphasize its small size. A long, narrow hallway will be expanded by a striped floor of tiles laid perpendicularly. In the spacious corridor, you can fully express your creativity. Curly tiles and multifaceted metlakh tiles in the form of a mosaic will look luxurious.

Types of floor tiles for the hallway

Today, environmentally friendly modern materials are used for its production. In the construction market, three types are most common:

• Ceramic. A large share in its composition isburnt clay. Such a product perfectly retains its color, but the tile is rather fragile, so it is better to find another coating for the hallway.
• Porcelain stoneware. It is based on clay with the addition of granite chips. It is particularly durable and waterproof. The design allows you to imitate natural materials with high accuracy.
• Quartz vinyl. For its manufacture, quartz sand is used, due to which the finishing properties are close to artificial stone, and polyvinyl chloride, which acts as a binder adhesive. Its main advantages are extraordinary wear resistance and durability.

In the photo there is a hallway with a glossy ceramic coating. Brown inserts are in harmony with decor elements and furniture of the same shade.

Floor Tile Layout Options

There are four main layouts.

• The simplest is the classic version, when the tiles on the floor in the hallway are laid parallel to the walls, in even rows.Such a floor looks solid, concise and at the same time saves time and materials.
• The second way of laying out is diagonal. This method masks floor irregularities well, looks attractive and visually expands the hallway space. Unfortunately, diagonal laying is a very painstaking job and consumes a lot of materials when cutting.
• The third layout option is "staggered" or "offset", here rectangular products are used for the floor in the hallway. Such masonry resembles brick, it is used to imitate natural materials.

In the photo there is a hallway with a classic layout.

The fourth way of laying is "herringbone". This method is used to simulate parquet and is suitable for narrow rectangular tiles. With the simplicity and originality of the calculation, there is another indisputable advantage - a minimum of waste.

In the photo there are two ways of laying - "staggering" and "herringbone". Visually, the coating does not differ at all from parquet.

Corridor tile color

The choice of floor tiles in the hallway is of great importance for the perception of the interior as a whole. Its color scheme is so diverse that the design is limited only by the taste and imagination of the owner of the apartment.

White

Gloss white looks elegant and can be combined with any shade. Shining tiles reflect light and expand the space. But for the corridor, this is an overly slippery coating, and on products with a rough surface and light grout, dirt will be more noticeable.

The photo shows white tiles at the entrance, combined with the walls and light wood.

Black

A corridor with a black floor must be spacious enough, otherwise it will further narrow the space. Damage is more noticeable on such a floor. Therefore, black tiles are often combined with white tiles, laying in a checkerboard pattern.

Gray

The most popular and advantageous option for the hallway, it is in harmony with any wall design. Scratches and dirt are not so noticeable on it.

Beige

Beige refers to neutral, warm tones. Such a floor in the corridor is more likely to serve as a background for the decor than to attract attention.

Blue

Specific choice, therefore more common in two-tone flooring.

In the photo, a contrasting blue edging favorably complements the ornament on a white background.

Red

This color in the hallway is often used in combination with white, or as part of ornaments in muted tones: pink, burgundy.

Floor Tile Design

Today, the production technology of porcelain stoneware flooring allows you to apply any pattern to it. This helps to imitate wood surfaces and achieve the maximum similarity to laminate panels.

In the corridor, wood-like and laminate-like flooring looks stylish and expensive, and also combines all the advantages of a tiled and wooden floor. The color range is really wide: for finishing the hallway, you can find samples with imitation of aged wood or brushed, oak in different tones from light brown to dark wenge.

A special place in the range of ceramic products is occupied by tiles imitating marble, granite, or onyx: its natural texture looks like natural stone. In the hallway, this noble texture looks particularly sophisticated.

In the photo there is a matte wood-like finish, similar to wax spraying. Manufacturers also offer a glossy finish to imitate varnish.

Patchwork-style products are becoming more and more popular: these are patterned tiles that resemble a patchwork quilt. The multi-colored floor in the corridor will perfectly fit into the Provence or Scandi style and will revive the interior.

Hexagonal tiles resembling a honeycomb are also successfully used in the decoration of the hallway.

Photo of floor tiles with a pattern

Currently, designers create entire collections with various images on porcelain stoneware. Thermal prints are striking in their detail.

A popular trend today is ornamental products. They lay out only a part of the corridor area, creating a kind of carpet pattern.

The photo shows the original floor, where neutral tiles are laid around the bright pattern.

Clear geometric ornaments give the corridor decor austerity and a certain aristocracy.

The photo shows a stylish combination of rhombuses of different shades.

Examples of the combined floor in the corridor

Such a floor in the hallway looks not only impressive, but also serves practical purposes: due to its strength, the tiles at the entrance protect the less wear-resistant coating from the effects of street dirt. In addition, the transition of materials from one to another zones the space of the corridor.

Tiles and parquet

Complex, but very interesting, is the combination of hexagonal "honeycomb" and natural wood. The pliability of the parquet allows joining two, at first glance, incompatible materials.

Tiles and linoleum

This type of docking is less expensive and less troublesome. You can trim linoleum in different ways, for example, in a wave or in a semicircle. To unite the space and eliminate the difference in the floor in the corridor, a metal sill is usually used.

In the photo there is a ceramic finish at the threshold and linoleum laid in the rest of the hallway.

Tile and laminate

This combination is the most reliable and durable. The cladding in the corridor with tiles and laminate harmoniously fits into different interior styles.

What tiles look like in different styles

Thanks to its variety, ceramic coating is universal for all styles.

Loft lovers prefer imitation wood-like flooring (often aged) in the corridor. Minimalism is characterized by tiles with a laconic pattern - white, gray, with the texture of concrete. Floor products imitating natural stone emphasize the sophistication of the classics.

The photo shows a loft-style corridor with patterned tiles in black and white.

In the Scandinavian style, patchwork is now most popular. High-tech adherents choose a modern pattern for the floor in the corridor, emphasizing the smooth lines of furniture and decor.

Photo gallery

The tile in the hallway is not inferior to other floor coverings either in terms of performance or beauty. It retains its attractiveness throughout its entire service life.