Tiling or Painting the Living Room Walls? I Only Realized I'd Done It Wrong After Asking a Friend in the Renovation Business

Buying a house is all the rage right now, and the renovation market is booming as well, because people's living standards are getting better and better, so naturally their demands for quality of life keep rising. Besides, renovation is a big deal, since it affects how comfortable the home will be to live in afterward, so many people are extra careful when choosing styles and materials.

Just like when Huahua was renovating her new home, she agonized for a long time over whether to tile or paint the living room walls, and everyone she asked said to just go with her own preference. In the past, when people renovated their homes, tiling was not even a method they would consider; everyone just painted the walls white. But now that this style has become popular, many friends, just like Huahua, can't make up their minds either!

The living room is the "face" of the home, and the first thing relatives and friends see when they visit is the living room, so the renovation really can't be done hastily. So should you tile or paint? Huahua asked a friend in the renovation industry and summed up the answer, and now she's here to share it with everyone.

What are the benefits of painting the living room walls?

1. If you paint the living room walls, it will last relatively long and generally won't go out of style, and the color choices are far more numerous than with tiles, so you can also create different atmospheres according to different styles. In addition, compared with tiles, paint makes the whole home feel warmer and cozier.

2. Tiles may develop cracks over time, but painting can perfectly avoid this, and even if there are flaws, they won't be as obvious as with tiles.

3. Paint lasts longer than tiling, and when it's time to replace it, the process is relatively simple. Most importantly, the price of paint and the construction cost are relatively lower.

4. Paint has a certain waterproofing effect, and on rainy or overcast days it can protect the walls well from moisture.

What are the drawbacks of painting the living room walls?

The main drawback of painting the living room walls is that it contains a relatively large amount of harmful gases and takes some time to off-gas. Also, in terms of styles and patterns, it may not be as varied as tiles, which can give people a plain, conventional feeling.

Now let's talk about tiling the living room walls.

What are the benefits of tiling?

1. Tiling the living room walls makes it look more splendid and grand; tiles win right away in terms of presence and aesthetics.

2. Cleaning is less of a hassle; you can easily wipe away dust with a cloth, and you don't have to worry about kids scribbling on the walls.

What are the drawbacks of tiling?

1. On rainy or overcast days it tends to get damp. If the tiles aren't installed well, then during a severe plum rain season, water droplets may form on the walls, making mold growth likely.

2. The cost of tiling is considerably higher than painting, so you should make your choice based on your actual situation.

Actually, compared with tiling the living room walls, Huahua prefers painting, as it's cozier and more minimalist, while tiles always give people a cold, chilly feeling. But this is just Huahua's personal opinion; the choice of any material still depends on the living environment and personal preference. So would you choose tiling or painting?