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Ceramic tiles offer beauty and strength, together as nature intended. A tile floor adds natural beauty as well as value to your home. Whether you choose ceramic or porcelain, indoors or outdoors, TriState has a huge variety of styles and patterns to choose from. If you're looking for a stylish tile for indoor or outdoor use, then look no further than porcelain. Because of its impervious construction, porcelain can withstand weather and high traffic areas such as entrance foyers and kitchens.
Ceramic Tile – 9 Different Categories
Ceramic tile is made primarily of clay and there are nine different categories of ceramic tile. Categories are determined by how the tile is manufactured and its performance characteristics.
unglazed ceramic mosaic- glazed ceramic mosaic
- unglazed quarry paver tile
- glazed quarry tile
- unglazed paver tile
- glazed paver tile
- glazed wall tile
- decorative thin wall tile
- special purpose tile.
Glaze is a special coating that is placed over the tile. Glazes come in matte, high-gloss and abrasive slip-resistant finishes.
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain tile is primarily made of finely-ground sand. It is made using pressure and extremely high temperature, which results in a material that has qualities similar to glazed ceramic tiles. It can have either a glazed, an unglazed, a high-polished or a matte finish.
Natural Stone tile is usually made out of marble, granite or slate. It can be polished so it has a shiny surface or honed, which provides for a duller but less-slippery finish. Natural stone tile is not recommended for areas where grease or water will accumulate. However, once it is installed, stone tile is capable of lasting forever.
Tile is rated and placed in one of five grades or groups based on its relative hardness, ability to stand up to wear and percentage of water it will absorb.
- Group I is for area of light traffic such as a residential bathroom floor.
- Group II is for most areas inside the home except the kitchen and entry ways.
- Group III can be used anywhere within a home.
- Group IV is for homes and light to medium commercial areas.
- Group V is for extra heavy traffic areas and can be used anywhere.
- While most tiles are square, some special purpose tiles will come in other shapes.
- Bullnose tile has rounded edges and are used to finish off a section of tile on a wall, bathtub or countertop.
- Double-out bullnose has two rounded edges and is used to finish off corners. Edge tile is designed to fit over the edge of a countertop.
- Base tiles are flared at the bottom and are used to finish off the bottom row of floor tiles.
Ceramic Flooring Features
- Ceramic tile flooring adds beauty and value to your home
- Can be used in both Residential and commercial installations
- Wide variety of ceramic styles, patterns and sizes
- Durable and strong glazed ceramic finishes
- Lots of options for interior or exterior application
- Ceramic flooring offers superior wear and performance
Why Glazed Ceramic and Porcelain Tile?
Variety: Ceramic and porcelain tile will add beauty and value to any setting. Because they are available in an vast array of sizes, colors, patterns and textures, they can satisfy any design.
Investment: Ceramic and porcelain tile, considered permanent products, are listed in the Real Estate Appraisal Guide as building products that increase the value of a home.
Durability: Ceramic and porcelain tile are durable and can be used in almost any setting. In fact, most porcelain tile is durable enough to be used for exterior as well as interior commercial applications like patios or entrances.
Stain-Resistance: Ceramic and porcelain tile are one of the most stain-resistant building products available. Most glazed ceramic tile is completely stain proof.
Color Permanent: Ceramic and porcelain tile are one of the few decorative finishing products that do not tend to fade or discolor with sunlight.
Dirt-Resistant: Ceramic and porcelain tile are one of the easiest decorative finishing products to maintain.
Hygiene: Because ceramic and porcelain tile are sanitary, they are good choices for kitchens and bathrooms. Ceramic tile are also hypoallergenic, odors, mold, mildew, dust, allergens and bacteria do not tend to get trapped in them.
Affordability: Ceramic and porcelain tile are now affordable options for most budgets. Due to their inherent durability and broad applications, they are more cost-effective than most alternative products.
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