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 Ceramic
tile offers unlimited decorating possibilities
With today's technology advancements
manufacturers many new tile designs and tile
applications are available for both homeowners
and commercial facilities. If you have never
used ceramic tile before or it has been a long
time since you have done so, you will be amazed
at the wide selection of colors, sizes, shapes
and new textures that are now available.
Ceramic tile is a natural product made up of
clay, a number of other naturally-occurring
minerals and water. Ceramic tile comes in both
glazed and unglazed tiles. Glazed ceramic tile
has a ceramic coating applied to the tile body
which gives the tile its color and finish.
Ceramic tile is a popular choice for your
interior floors and walls and offers unlimited
decorating possibilities.
Some characteristics of glazed ceramic tile
are:
- Durable - a properly installed
ceramic tile will outperform and outlast
nearly any other floor covering product
created for the same application.
- Easy care - glazed ceramic tile
resists stains, odors, and dirt and can be
cleaned up with a damp mop or sponge or common
household cleaners such as Mr. Clean, Top Job
or Spic and Span.
- Scratch resistant - Grade III and
Grade IV glazed ceramic tiles are extremely
resistant to scratching and you never have to
worry about a cut or tear like you do with
some other types of floors.
- Environmentally friendly - ceramic
tile is manufactured using natural materials
and does not retain odors, allergens, or
bacteria.
- Beautiful and Versatile - modern
ceramic manufacturing technology has created
virtually an unlimited number of colors,
sizes, styles, shapes, and textures that will
add rich beauty and character to any room
decor.
- Fire Resistant - ceramic tile
doesn't burn nor emit toxic fumes. A lighted
cigarette, when dropped on the floor, even if
allowed to sit, will not do any damage to
ceramic tile. Even hot kitchen pans or
skillets will not scorch or melt the surface
of glazed ceramic tile.
- Water Resistant - most glazed
ceramic tile has a dense body that permits
little or no accumulation of moisture. This
means spills from common liquids found in a
kitchen are not a big concern.
Some of the other important things to
consider when selecting a ceramic tile are:
- Slip-resistance of ceramic tile
- Size of tile compared to the overall room
size
- Width and color of the grout joints
- Thickness of the tile
- Height variations of the floors between
adjoining rooms
- Suitability of the sub floor for ceramic
tile
- Clean ability of the ceramic tiles
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