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Ceramic Tile Basics
Why Choose Tile?
Ceramic tile is a beautiful option for any home. It presents almost endless design possibilities and is available in numerous shapes, colors, patterns and glazes. Tile is not only gorgeous, but also very practical. It’s easy to keep clean and helps prevent the growth of fungus, mold & mildew. Whatever type of tile you choose, you’ll have an architectural statement that will last for many years.
What is tile made from?
Ceramic tiles are made of clay fired, or baked, at high temperatures within a clay oven or kiln to dry and harden the material. The process by which tiles are manufactured results in two basic types: glazed and unglazed tile. After tile is fired once, a coating or glaze similar to glass can be applied to its surface, at which point the tile is fired again. The product of this process is glazed tile, which offers the wide variety of colors & patterns you see on the market.
Unglazed tiles have no additional coating added to them and are simply fired once. Unglazed tiles are limited in appearance to the natural colors of clay. Tile can also be made from other materials such as porcelain, metal, glass or stone such as granite or marble.
Ceramic Tile Questions
Ceramic Tile Questions
How is tile flooring installed?
Tile flooring generally has to be adhered to a subfloor with a tile adhesive or mortar. Once secured, the joints between tiles need to be sealed with grout to fill in the space & create a uniform flooring surface.
What makes porcelain tile different from ceramic tile?
Porcelain tiles are a specific kind of ceramic tile made from a specific kind of clay. Whereas most ceramic tiles are made from red or white clay, porcelain tiles are made from a light-colored clay with a slightly different chemical composition. Porcelain clay, when fired at high temperatures, creates a tile that is more durable and more moisture-resistant than other ceramic tiles.
Ceramic Tile Maintenance
Ceramic Tile Maintenance
How long will ceramic tile last?
If installed properly and maintained, ceramic tiles can last many years. There are slight differences in the durability of different kinds of tile. Glazed tiles will wear more easily than unglazed tiles and porcelain tiles will last longer than other ceramic tiles.
How do I know if my grout joints need to be resealed?
If you place a few drops of water on your grout and it beads up, your sealer should be fine. If your water absorbs into the grout, you will need to reseal it.
How should I clean my ceramic tile?
Ceramic tile floors are incredibly easy to maintain. You should sweep or vacuum regularly and mop them according to manufacturer recommendations. Grout should also be cleaned periodically, though some build-up and fading in color is inevitable.
How is tile flooring installed?
Generally speaking, tile flooring has to be adhered to a subfloor with a tile adhesive or mortar. Once it has been secured, the joints between tiles need to be sealed with grout to fill in the space and create a uniform, secure flooring surface.
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