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. Actually, there are different molds for baking tiles in the oven.
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.
Porcelain Ceramics
This type of ceramic has very good resistance and will have larger dimensions than other tiles and ceramics. This type of ceramic is very dense and its resistance comes from this issue. It is impenetrable and made of fine and smooth grains. To produce this ceramic, white clay is first made under high pressure to increase its density. This double pressure makes the ceramic resistance higher. Of course, it goes without saying that the price of porcelain ceramics is higher compared to other tiles and ceramics.
Ceramic benefits of porcelain
It is resistant to water penetration
It has great chemical resistance
It is anti-stain
It cannot be rubbed and shows good resistance in this field
Its variety of colors and designs is high
It is also resistant to fire and high temperature
Porcelain Ceramic Application
As we said, the resistance of porcelain ceramic against water penetration has made it to be used in places with high humidity. For example, this type of ceramic can be used for the exterior of the structure. Or that it is used for the final covering of the stairs. Using porcelain ceramics for sanitary facilities is not very economical because of its high price.
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. Actually, the firing of glazed tiles is a two-step process.
Mosaic tiles
Another type of tiles is mosaic tiles, which are very small in size (finally 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 tiles One Another mineral tile that is made of red clay is the stone pavement 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.
The benefits of ceramic tiles
Durability and resistance
One of the main advantages of ceramic tiles of any kind is that it has a very good resistance to impact and scratches. That is why it is usually used for floors. Especially in places where there is a lot of traffic. It can also be said that the great advantage of ceramic tiles is that they show good resistance against moisture absorption. and they can be used in places that are humid. And it is permanent. In fact, if your flooring is made of wood, the harmful rays of the sun may cause it to turn pale and gradually lose its original color. But glazed tiles do not have such a problem and their color remains constant.
It is hygienic
One of the best advantages of ceramic tiles is that They are hygienic. That is why they are used in bathrooms. Cleaning ceramic and tile floors is much easier than carpeting. It is wood or any other material.