Ceramic tiles are a kind of materials that are generally made of sand, clay and minerals. The overall shape of the tiles may vary. You can find round, square, oval and rectangular tiles in the building materials market. In fact, there are different molds for baking tiles in the oven.
Ceramic tile
Ceramic tiles are usually divided into two groups: porcelain and non-porcelain.
Ceramic and non-porcelain tiles are usually made of white, red or even brown clay in combination with other minerals. is made But in the case of porcelain tiles and ceramics, the story is different and the ratio of clay to other materials will be the same. Additives that are used in porcelain tiles and ceramics are generally white sand or feldspar.
If you don't know what feldspar is, we must say that this material is a type of glass crystal that is usually found in igneous rocks. to be Of course, it goes without saying that many times, changes are made in the ingredients of tiles or ceramics, which ultimately makes the product different and gives it different characteristics.
Types of tiles
Glazed tiles
The difference between tiles and ceramics is in their glaze. Some ceramics are glazed and some are not! But a tile must have glaze. To bake the glazed tile, firstly, the raw materials of the tile are placed in the baking ovens, and then after the tile is baked and hardened, it is taken out and the glaze is applied on it. Then finally, the glazed tile is put into the oven to bake again. In fact, the firing of glazed tiles is a two-step process.
Mosaic tiles
Another type of tiles is mosaic tiles that are very small in size (at least 5 cm). This tile can be produced both with and without glaze. The type of glazed mosaic tiles is mostly porcelain. In this way, its absorption rate will be very low and it will be very suitable for environments such as swimming pools and bathrooms.
Clay tile
One of the best types of tiles is clay tiles, which happen to be unglazed and made of ordinary clay and often have a red color. The main feature of these tiles is that they are baked at a very high temperature to remove their imperfections and make them more resistant. Clay tiles or mineral tiles are produced in dimensions of 15 to 30 cm and with a thickness equal to 5.1 cm.
Paving tile
Another mineral tile made of red clay is paving tile. This type of tile is also baked at a very high temperature and has good resistance to different weather conditions. Of course, it should be noted that its thickness is also high.
