Thinking about it now, it really makes me love and hate it.
I remember three years ago, despite my family's objections, I insisted on laying this textured, low-key and luxurious matte brick. Now, three years later, I'm sitting in this room with mixed feelings.
I think at first, I liked matte brick mainly because of its soft luster, not as dazzling as shiny brick. I always feel that my home should be a warm and comfortable place, and it doesn't need to be too dazzling. Moreover, matte brick gives a high-class feel, and I think it can make a home look more tasteful.
In fact, at the beginning, good-looking is really good-looking, relatives and friends will praise "your family is really too advanced" when they come to the house, but now I can't wait to pry them all open, the shortcomings are really fed up!
I searched on the Internet and found that there are not a few people who regret it like me, and their complaints are mainly focused on four aspects:
1. Cleanliness is a big problem
Matte bricks are indeed easy to get dirty, especially when there are children and pets in my family. Every time I finish eating, the stains on the ground are particularly obvious, and sometimes when I drag it with a mop, it will leave a watermark, which is really a headache.
Netizen @白strawberry red:
When I first laid it out, I looked at the soft luster, touched the delicate texture, and felt beautiful in my heart. But the good times don't last long, the cleaning of this matte brick is simply a nightmare! Ordinary mop drag, water stains and dust are mixed together, after mopping, it is dirtier than not mopping. You have to use detergent, and you have to be careful, for fear of being careless, for fear of scratching the surface.
Netizen @moonlaugh haha:
When decorating, I was fooled by a large number of bloggers, and the matte bricks looked tall and non-slip, but after the decoration, I found that the cement and glue in the decoration process would be stained on the floor, and the cleaning and reclamation were helpless.
2. Low reflection and insufficient lighting
The lighting in my house was not particularly good, and after laying the dark matte bricks, the house felt even darker. Especially in winter, it is gloomy outside, and the house is not bright, and it feels like the whole house has no vitality.
Netizen @Running Wheat Sprouts:
When I first moved in, I thought it was low-key and textured, but as the days went by, I found that this low reflectivity was really a headache. Every time I go home, the house is always cloudy, dark and gloomy, and I have to turn on the lights quickly. When friends came to visit the door, they all joked that my family was not saving energy and reducing emissions, and entered a low-carbon life in advance. The "energy-saving" effect of matte bricks, I really can't laugh or cry!
Netizen @哗哗拉's nickname:
Don't choose matte bricks, it's really powerless to complain! In broad daylight, the house seems to be under a dim spell, and the lack of lighting makes people wonder if there are dark clouds living in the house. I got the low-key luxury, but the lack of lighting was a real headache.
3. There are many restrictions on style collocation
I found that matte bricks are really picky in terms of style matching. Later, my family wanted to change the style, add some bright colors or lively decorations, but found that it did not match the matte brick at all, and I felt that the whole home was "framed" by this kind of brick.
Netizen @小brain虎的家:
The modern and simple style of my home, I wanted to rely on matte bricks to upgrade a grade, but the result was that the restrictions were stricter than the college entrance examination volunteers, and if the match was not properly matched, the home would become a "mix and match museum". Bright furniture dare not be used, for fear of stealing the limelight of matte bricks, and mirror decoration is not to be thought of, for fear of "breaking the gong" if you are not careful.
Netizen @skinny monkey:
I wanted to use matte bricks to create a sense of low-key luxury, but as soon as the bright ornaments were released, they instantly became a hodgepodge of "earthy flavor". This kind of collocation not only destroys the texture of matte bricks, but also makes people aesthetically tired. Matte bricks, or honestly with the same color or neutral color ornaments, don't let bright ornaments ruin your taste.
4. The durability is not as expected
I thought matte bricks would be more durable, because their surface wasn't as scratchy as shiny bricks. But in fact, after a few years of use, I found that the surface of the matte brick also began to wear a little, especially where it was often rubbed by the furniture.
Netizen @W words cocoa:
If a child at home accidentally scratches, a pet paws, or moves furniture, a "permanent memory" is left on the matte brick. It is even more troublesome to take care of, and if you don't pay attention to it, it will look old. The "vulnerable" physique of matte bricks is really head-heading!
Netizen @Brother Ren who wants to get rich:
I thought that the matte brick was very durable, but I didn't expect it to be so fragile. With a light scrape, the "true face" is revealed, and the daily use is even more careful, for fear that if you are not careful, you will be "disfigured", which is really disappointing.
Looking back now, if I had listened more to my family's opinions, or learned more about the advantages and disadvantages of matte tiles, I might not have regretted it so much. So, dear friends, if you are also thinking about renovation, I suggest you:
Know more: Before deciding, learn more about the pros and cons of various materials, and don't just look at the surface.
Think about your actual needs, such as whether you have children or pets at home, how well you get lighting, your style preferences, etc.
In short, renovation is a big deal, related to our daily living experience. When choosing materials, be careful!