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A Matter of Composition and Durability. Ceramic tiles, made from red or white clay fired in a kiln, are finished with a resilient glaze that showcases an array of colors and patterns for wall and floor applications. Offering easier cutting due to their softer nature, ceramic tiles carry a foot traffic suitability rating (0 to 3) rather than indicating quality. For heavy foot traffic areas like airports or grocery stores, porcelain tiles with a rating up to level 5 are preferred, while non-porcelain tiles are better suited for lighter to moderate activity.
Porcelain tiles are formed with porcelain clay. The resulting tile is usually dense, fine grained, and smooth with a well-formed face. Provided these tiles carry a far lower absorption rate than non-porcelain they are frost resistant. Porcelain tiles are also available with a glazed surface, which comes in matte, semi-gloss, or high-gloss finishes. Glazed tiles provide a hardened, impermeable surface after they’re fired in the kiln making it great for the bathroom or kitchen.
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These porcelain tiles, also called through-body tiling, carry the pattern and color throughout the entire thickness of the flooring material making them excellent coverings for commercial applications as they’re practically invulnerable to wear.
This is important to consider for bathroom applications or anywhere that moisture and humidity are of concern. In general, the denser the tile the lower the water absorption. So, while dense tiles are stronger, their capacity to withstand wet and humid conditions is lower.
It’s important to remember that some ceramic products and tiles that are subject to firing may display a more significant variation of color within their dye lots. Check tile labels to see the listed color variation, which can range from low to high
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