Ceramic Floor Tile

The word "tile" is derived from the French wordthese following things must be taken into
"tuile". There are three different types of tilesconsiderations:
available in market:1. The ability to absorb water
1. Ceramic Tile2. The glaze hardness
2. Porcelain Tile3. The PEI rating of the tile.
3. Glass TileSome advantages of ceramic and porcelain tiles are
Although most of the customers have a fair enoughgiven below.
idea about Glass Tiles but they get a bit confusedPorcelain Tiles:
when it comes to choosing between a ceramic tile- Much harder and denser as compared to ceramic
and a porcelain tile.tiles
The process of making a ceramic tile involves the- Mostly frost-proof and frost resistant
mixing of clay with number of other minerals and- Not easy to stain or scratch
water. This mixture is then heated at a high- Does not absorbs moisture easily
temperature to get it to solidify. The surface of- Both glazed and unglazed varieties are available
ceramic tile becomes porous and for this reason it isCeramic Tiles:
sealed with a glaze. The ceramic tile gets it main- Much longer life then other tiles.
design and texture due to this glazed surface.- Fire-proof characteristic
On the other hand, the process of making a porcelain- Do not absorb moisture easily
tile is completely different from the ceramic tile. It is- Colors do not fade or alter easily
made from finely-ground sand under extreme- Slip-resistance, thermal shock-resistance and
pressure and high temperature. The end result is afrost-resistance
dense, glass-like material that has 0.5% capability ofConsidering the two types of tiles, it is much easier
absorbing water.to install ceramic tiles as compared to porcelain tiles.
When a customer decides to install a tile on his roof,This is for the reason that special tools are required
wall or floor he needs to make a decision between ain order to install porcelain tiles.
ceramic tile and a porcelain tile. When choosing among