Types of ceramic tiles
Ceramic tile - a burnt mixture of clay, minerals and sand, coated with glaze, which makes it possible to obtain products of any color, texture, texture, with a variety of ornaments, patterns. Ceramic tile is the most common finishing material.
Ceramic tiles are divided into two types:
- Unglazed tiles - almost uniform throughout the thickness and most often do not have decorative patterns;
- Glazed tile - has an upper, relatively thin layer of a glassy structure - the surface is different from the base of the tile and provides a visual effect (gloss, ornament, color). Also, mechanical properties are inherent to surfaces, for example, such as water resistance and hardness.
As a result of using different starting materials, from different technological processes, different types of ceramic tiles are produced.
Widely used types of ceramic tiles
How to choose the best ceramic tile
The tile having low permeability and a non-slip surface is perfect for bathroom and the kitchen. Ceramic tiles may not be the most expensive, but always high quality. For example, for bath lining, the standard rate of water absorption should not exceed 7%, resistance to chemicals - A, AA. When considering floor tiles for a bathroom, it should be taken into account that the wear resistance indicator is not the main one, since the permeability and load of the floor covering in the bathroom are minimal, therefore, the abrasion for this tile can be of the first or second class.
The best ceramic tiles can be classified as such leading brands as Jade Keamika, Keramin, Kerama Marazzi - Belarusian production. "Falcon" - Russian tile. Read more about how to choose a tile.here.