Riser Tiles

The best way to understand the difference between a carpet and riser tiles is to understand a little history first. Carpets came about in the 14th century, while riser tiles were popular in the Middle East. They were made from clay and have been used for hundreds of years. Both of them were initially put into use as places of worship. In fact, the word “roof tile” simply referred to a place where someone could pray.

In order to understand how they vary from carpet and riser tiles, it helps to understand a bit more history. Riser tiles are usually more difficult to install than carpet because they have to go up a bit of the stairs and generally have to be installed by a professional. On the other hand, carpeting is usually fairly simple to apply by oneself given the proper measuring instructions. Other application areas where carpeting is an easier material to work with include shower curtains and landing steps.

300 x 1200 mm Step and Riser Tiles

The installation process for both carpeting and riser tiles differs in that the latter has to be laid out on the floor and then secured to the wall with a few Brad nails or screws. Most often, this is done through the use of a special product called a trowel. Carpet can be laid directly onto the floor and secure, while riser tiles will need to be cut to fit into a stair step, and are then laid along the baseboard until they are about three quarters full. This is often done by cutting them on the floor as well, to ensure they are even in size.

The Many Different Uses of Riser Tiles

There are several things to take into consideration when deciding what size of riser tiles to use for a staircase step. First, the size of the area that will be covered needs to be figured out. If the staircase is narrow, then riser tiles may cover only part of the step. It is important to remember that the thickness of the carpet will also impact the amount of space that is between each piece. For small application areas, such as hallways and doorways, a good choice is a width of just under two hundred millimeters. These tiles will provide the perfect width for most applications.

In larger application areas, such as bathrooms, it can be helpful to have both carpet and riser tiles installed at once. This can be especially true for large bathroom suites that consist of a single sink and toilet. For these large bathrooms, it is common to install carpet over the floor and then place riser tiles over the sink and toilet. However, it is important to realize that installing over the sink and toilet can cause issues with the subfloor underneath if there are cracks in the subfloor. It can be much easier and more cost efficient to install both materials over the same subfloor surface.

There are many other uses for riser tiles that can enhance the appearance of any home. They are also a cost effective alternative to purchasing expensive carpeting and it can also be beneficial to have them in smaller application areas, such as bathrooms. When shopping for bathroom flooring, be sure to look at the variety of styles that are available to you. You can add riser tiles to your flooring in many different patterns and colors to make your bathroom design unique and beautiful. They are an attractive and practical flooring option that can make any home look beautiful.