Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are made from clay, silica, dyes, and other raw materials to suit design styles and functional requirements. These types of tiles provide durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal for all types of infrastructures. It’s available to provide best popular choice for residential and commercial applications. Every type of look can be created with a beautiful implementation of ceramic tiles for a classic, modern, rustic, or artistic look. 

Benefits of ceramic tiles

• Durable with easy installation

Ceramics provide durable performance and maintain longevity up to decades. It handles heavy foot traffic and resists scratches and stains for a long good appearance of look. 

• A vast array of creativity

It provides creativity with unique designs for the endless beauty of any infrastructure. It shows versatility in colors, patterns, shapes, and sizes. Natural appearance of wood, stones, beautiful scenic structures, and many more. 

• No need for extra maintenance

Regular sweeping and mopping are required to make it look beautiful. It’s an easy-to-handle tile without much need to go for polishing to look good. 

• Contribute hygiene to the house environment

They are non-porous which doesn't allow bacteria or allergens to grow. It makes resistance to damp areas of the bathroom and kitchen. It makes the environment of the house clean and hygienic. 

• Environmental friendly

Ceramic tiles can be recycled because it’s made up of natural materials and developed with environmentally friendly processes. Additionally, it doesn’t emit any harmful compounds. 

Applications of ceramic tiles
 

Residential 

• The Floors of houses show a durable and easy-to-maintain process. It’s widely suitable for floors of kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.

• It enhances wall structure with its visually appealing structure for kitchens and bathrooms. 
• It protects walls from moisture and stains and additionally shows decorative structure. 
• On countertops of the kitchen, provides a durable and heat-resistant surface.

Commercial
 

• In hospitals, it decorates the premises with easy-to-clean and hygienic.

• It’s available for easy maintenance in the patient care room to staff members.

• In restaurants, it helps to resist stains and moisture in kitchen and dining areas.  

• Retail spaces benefit from the durable and slip-resistant quality of ceramic tiles. 
• It beautifies the structure of office buildings to look attractive and appealing. 
   

Outdoor

• Ceramics show durable and weather-resistant behavior for garden pathways and walkways.
• Due to slip-resistant quality, it ensures safety to moving around the poolside. 
• In outdoor living spaces, it makes space look good and durable at weather resistance.

Types of Ceramic Tiles

Glazed ceramic tiles

Glazed ceramic tiles can be colored, patterned, hard, non-porous, and fine glossy in look. It has three categories: glossy glazed tiles which are shiny, reflective, and sometimes slippery. Matte glazed are less slippery which is preferable for floors. Satin glazed tiles provide a balance between glossy and matte.

Unglazed ceramic tiles

Unglazed ceramics are manufactured without glaze coating and which is more slip-resistant. It shows a rugged texture with a natural earthy appearance. It has two categories: Quarry tiles made from natural clay with natural shades of red, brown, and gray. Terracotta tiles are made from red or brown clay. It has a natural look for providing proofing against stains and moisture. 

Porcelain tiles

Porcelain tiles are made from fine and denser clay which is fired at high temperatures. It's more durable than standard ceramic tiles and ideally suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. It has three categories: full-body porcelain tiles have color and pattern in complete tile. Glazed porcelain tiles have layers of glaze to offer color and designs. Through-body porcelain tiles same as full-body porcelain tiles but the same color in complete tiles.

Mosaic tiles 

Mosaic tiles available in less than 2 inches square are usually made from various materials like ceramic, glass, and natural stone. Mosaic tiles are of three categories: Ceramic mosaic tiles are made from ceramic with many colors and patterns. Glass mosaic tiles are used in swimming pools, backsplashes, and many decorative accents with vibrant and translucent appearance. Stone mosaic tiles are designed with marble, travertine, or slate for a natural and luxurious look.

Terracotta Tiles
 

Terracotta tiles are made from natural clay and give a warm, rustic appearance. Its nature is porous which requires sealing to prevent stains and water absorption. It can be used on terraces, balconies, gardens, and pathways.