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Difference between Glazed Tiles and Unglazed Tiles

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Glazed Tiles Means Many people take the word "glazed" as meaning light or shiny. In the tile industry, however, the term is used to refer to the enamel coat or liquid glass that is applied to virtually all ceramic and porcelain tiles. Glaze is not a description but rather a material. The majority of tiles are vitrified. The glaze can be a glossy or matt finish. There are plenty of tiles available in both finishes-for example, plain white tiles. Either matt white tiles or glossy white tiles will be described as glazed with both of them. Unglazed Tiles Means The tiles are made from clay that was fired in a kiln. To add glaze it is done until the tile reaches the kiln. The glaze then fuses in during the firing process to the top surface of the tile's clay body. If no glaze was added, the resulting tile is called "unglazed." That is the basic distinction between glazed tiles and unglazed tiles. Unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles gain their color ...

All you need to know about the tiles

If you are just searching for more general information about wall and floor tiles, you can find below: Why to use tiles? Ceramic tiles are a powerful home decoration product that is down-to-earth. They are easy to clean, and help give your bathroom walls a water-proof shield. If you wisely select your tile, there's no reason why your tiled area shouldn't last generations. Tiles are hardwearing, easy to clean and are not susceptible to UV light fading. Preferably carpet tiles have long been recommended to help fight allergies to dust and asthma. Ceramic tiles should become part and parcel of your house. New styles and designs will keep your home up-to-date with current trends, and careful selection will boost and protect your home and add value to its property. Different tiles Wall tiles / Floor tiles Tiles made specifically for walls are not meant to be load bearing. They are also lighter than floor tiles, and thinner. The glazes used in making a wall tile a...

Difference between floor tiles and wall tiles

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What's the difference between Wall Tiles and Floor Tiles? Tiles designed for use only as wall tiles are often lighter and thinner than tiles on floors. The glazes used in making a wall tile are often different from those used for floor tiles, and are not equipped to withstand abrasive forces from foot traffic. Various tiles may be made from various types of clay and different types of glaze. Inherently, tiles created solely for walls are not meant to be load bearing. Floor tiles may of course be placed on a wall, but they will still be considered "floor tiles." For example, many of our 30 x 60 tiles are floor tiles, but they're mounted more often than not on the bathroom walls. Yet they continue to be called floor tiles. Steps to decide to buy tiles Step 1.  Such tiles are unrated, and can only be used on walls. Step 2.  Such tiles are only suitable for areas of very light traffic, where shoes are unlikely to be seen, such as the ensuite upsta...

Hand washbasin installation guide to the dinning room

Take a look at washbasin designs that suit in a dining room and review the installation guidelines. Factors like the washbasin location, a hidden water link, the type of washbasin and faucets, all play a key role in getting the washbasin flawlessly mounted in a dining room. Here is an overview of how to build this tiny but highly functional space. Typically a sink is built in the dining room why? Using the kitchen sink for washing hands is not practical, since it  is used mainly for cleaning vessels. Which would the Washbasin role be? In compact houses, the washbasin may have a corner of the dining room. One may use tiles for waterproofing the wall along the width of the counter top; but consider only tiles that suit the color of the crockery unit or furniture or room. Strategically demarcate one corner or zone in a spacious home and divide this feature from the rest of the space with a partition that is semi-open. How do I mount the concealed washbasin wate...