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Your Guide to a Better Kitchen

Your Guide to a Better Kitchen

What are the ways to improve your kitchen?

  1. Upgrading your kitchen layout
  2. Replace your kitchen countertops
  3. Choose porcelain tiles for your flooring
  4. Alter your cabinets and shelves
  5. Improve your lighting

 

Your kitchen is one of the most important parts of your house. It’s where all the food preparation happens, after all. A good kitchen is equipped to face every obstacle that a chef has to face. With that being said, countertops are typically made of granite tiles in the Philippines, but porcelain is a good, if not better, substitute. Why? Because it is stronger and easily customizable!

If you think that your kitchen isn’t what you’re hoping it to be, then maybe it’s time for you to make it better! Find out where to buy affordable tiles in the Philippines so that you can start making your kitchen a whole better place!

 

Upgrade your Kitchen Layout

The biggest change you can do in your kitchen is its layout. Although, take note that it will also cost you most when it comes to renovating your kitchen. But if you need more space (or less space), then this kind of renovation is something you must take into consideration.

Here are 4 basic types of kitchen layouts. Each type made for specific types of places.

  • One wall kitchens – the perfect space saver. Usually found in studio spaces.

One wall kitchens

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  • Galley kitchens – called a walk-through kitchen. It makes use of opposite walls as countertops.
  • L-shape kitchens – maximizes corner space.
  • Horseshoe kitchens – usually an L shaped kitchen with a lone island in the middle for additional space.

Horseshoe kitchens

 

Replace Kitchen Countertops

The next thing you have to do to get a better kitchen is to upgrade your countertops! In the Philippines, granite tiles are one of the most common options for these. Porcelain tiles are another option you can explore. In fact, many prefer it than granite tiles because they are more practical and more durable; porcelain tiles beat granite tiles in many ways.

Not only are porcelain tiles stronger and can be customized into the perfect countertop, but it is also very eco-friendly, making use of natural, inorganic materials. Unlike granite tiles and other natural stones which are mined directly from the earth making them pricier. Porcelain tiles are also impervious to water—it is not water absorbent, making it perfect for the kitchen where spills are very common!

 

Go for Porcelain Floor Tiles!

Porcelain tiles don’t just make for an amazing countertop, but they are the recommended floor tiles for your kitchen as well! Aside from being impervious to liquids and eco-friendly, porcelain tiles are also incredibly durable. It can withstand supporting heavy appliances such as stoves and ovens. It also very resistant to scratches as well as falling plates and glass would have almost no effect on them!

However, porcelain tiles normally have a glossy finish, making it quite slippery when wet. This can be avoided, however, by choosing a different finish, something that has more grip than your typical glossy style like FC Floor Center’s [60×60] G0AM-21PEA:

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Alter your Cabinets and Shelves

Alter your Cabinets and Shelves

You will never see a kitchen that doesn’t have any shelves or cabinets. With so many things needed for food preparation, you’d think that these storage spaces are essential in keeping things organized—and that’s exactly right!

When your shelves and cabinets are full, then you know that you’re doing something wrong. Try to maximize the use of your storage spaces while still keeping them quite accessible. The more space you have for your cooking utensils and equipment, the better your kitchen is overall!

Improve Your Lighting

Improve Your Lighting

Cooking and food preparation is an essential skill that people should have. It also makes use of a lot of equipment and utensils that can be very harmful when used wrong, such as knives! With that being said, you should be sure that whenever you’re cooking or at least preparing, every corner of your kitchen is well lit! This will help with not only locating utensils that you will be using but with all the preparations you’re doing!

 

Key Takeaway

When it comes to your kitchen, improving it little by little can bring about many changes to its efficiency. Even using porcelain and granite tiles in the Philippines can make a huge difference! Having a better kitchen won’t just be an upgrade design-wise, it will also make working in it easier for you!

Check out FC Floor Center’s collection of tiles for your kitchen countertops and flooring, click here!

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Porcelain vs. Granite Tiles in the Philippines: A Discussion on Practicality

Porcelain vs. Granite Tiles in the Philippines: A Discussion on Practicality

When it comes to designing your home, tiles will almost always be a necessity. Not just for the flooring, but also for your walls, your kitchen countertops, and maybe even for some outdoor applications. With that being said, there are a handful of popular tile options to choose from.

In the Philippines, granite tiles and porcelain tiles are among the top choices that household and establishment owners choose from, particularly for their bathroom tiles. After all, the Filipino people have a knack for mixing up practicality and design.

With that being said, the two aforementioned tiles have their unique selling points which will be discussed one by one in this article. In the end, we shall decide which one is the better option for you.

Simple and Earthy Designs

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Simple and Earthy Designs

When it comes to practicality, design is probably the last thing on your mind. However, it is important to note that it is still a factor when choosing between porcelain or granite tiles. Just imagine installing a tile on your property and then realizing it doesn’t go with your interior. It would be a complete waste of time and money to change them because you will end up doing the entire process all over again—which isn’t very practical at all!

The best way to go about this is to choose a design that will fit most interiors. Warm brown tiles are sure to solve your problems, allowing you to spend more time considering other factors.

But if you have some time and thoughts to spare, designs utilizing earthy tones would also work in most rooms. When it comes to this, you’ll be happy to know that both granite and porcelain tiles can achieve the same earthy-toned quality.If you want to see some reference, you can refer to this [60×60] SM-06 & SH-05 from FC Floor Center for reference:

[60x60] SM-06 & SH-05

Overall Durability and Physical Resistances

If you plan on installing tiles in your home, one of the many reasons for you to do so is to keep the place relatively sturdy—keep your floors, walls, and kitchen free from any signs of wear and tear. Granite and porcelain tiles are known for their great durability. They both boast an incredibly high hardness index. Granite is one of the hardest natural substances found on earth, second only to diamonds, and porcelain tiles can also reach this hardness with all of the procedures that it undertakes.

Both of them are incredibly scratch and dent resistant but in this aspect, because of the many processes that porcelain tiles experience, they are slightly more resistant than those of natural stone tiles.

Maintenance and Moisture Resistance

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Maintenance and Moisture Resistance

Although these tiles are quite durable and are resistant to a lot of physical strains, moisture remains to be a huge problem. That being said, being moisture resistant is important for both kitchen tiles and bathroom tiles. In the Philippines, porcelain tiles are the recommended tiles for both areas, with granite tiles having a slightly lower recommendation rate below it.

Porcelain tiles are virtually maintenance free. They are also known for being impervious to water, making I perfect for bathrooms and kitchens. You won’t have to worry about stains sticking, water degrading the designs, or slippery surfaces. Porcelain tiles are designed to prevent every one of these from happening!

Granite tiles, on the other hand, can also last for a long time—as long as it’s properly maintained and cared for. These tiles require periodical sealing, especially if it’s placed in relatively moist areas. With that being said, as long as they are kept clean and dry, they can last for a lifetime.

 

Key Takeaway

In the Philippines, granite tiles are well-liked for their natural designs and incredibly durable structure. However, porcelain tiles prove to be the more versatile between the two. It beats out granite tiles in durability, longevity, resistances, and maintenance. But of course, when it comes to designs, the uniqueness of granite tiles reigns supreme.

In the end, it depends on your personal preferences. If you want to keep a tight budget, porcelain tiles are the way to go. But if you value design over anything else and if you don’t mind spending some spare cash, then granite tiles are your best option. Whatever it is you choose, know the FC Floor Center has all these tiles ready for you. You can visit this page to check out our product catalog.