Old green floor tiles

Brightening your home with green

Green floor tiles have the power to bring harmony and natural calm into the home. Green is naturally associated with freshness, balance and relaxation, so green tiles create a pleasant atmosphere in rooms where you want to unwind. The colour suggests nature, which can have a soothing effect. It adds warmth and elegance and can visually bring an interior to life without dominating it. This makes green floor tiles suitable for classic living rooms, modern kitchens and country interiors. It is worth thinking carefully about colour combinations. In our view, green works especially well with:

• White, such as white or cream wall tiles
• Neutral grey tones
• Yellow, such as yellow furniture
• Natural wooden elements

The green colour often comes from a glaze layer

In many green Dutch floor tiles, or estrikken, the colour comes from a glaze layer applied after the tile has been formed. This glass-like top layer contains natural pigments that fuse with the surface during firing. The result is a deep, durable green tone that stays beautiful for years. The glaze also protects the tile against moisture and stains, making it suitable for daily use. This makes glazed green floor tiles practical because this type of floor tile is easy to maintain. Green tiles are not only practical but also very stylish because of their special colour, provided they are combined well.

Green floor tiles are easy to maintain

Thanks to the protective glaze layer, green floor tiles are especially low-maintenance. The top layer prevents dirt and stains from penetrating the surface, so the tiles can be cleaned easily with a mild detergent. The glaze also prevents moisture from being absorbed quickly, extending the life of the tile. This keeps green floor tiles and estrikken beautiful, hygienic and easy to use in busy homes.

Using green floor tiles in your building project

Green floor tiles can be used in many ways in a building project. In bathrooms and kitchens, they work very well because of their water resistance and hygienic properties. For floors in high-traffic areas such as a living room or hallway, the wear resistance of the glaze is an important advantage. A hard glaze layer makes green tiles suitable for intensive use without the colour fading. Because glazed tiles are very colourfast, they retain their vivid green tone for years. This makes them a durable and atmospheric choice for both renovation projects and new builds.

Buying old green floor tiles

At Van Dillen Antieke Bouwmaterialen, you will find a carefully selected collection of reclaimed green floor tiles. Bring calm and atmosphere to your room with green tiles. Contact Jesse for detailed advice about size, colour and the room in which you plan to use them. You can count on a beautiful, durable floor that gives your project a unique character. Every detail is taken care of, including transport throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.