Slate tile does need a little more in the way of maintenance compared to ceramic or porcelain tile, but its unique qualities and appearance are often preferred to man-made products.

Clean ceramic and porcelain tiles with a mild non-abrasive detergent and warm water. You may also use a window cleaner such as Windex for areas with more soil.

A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications ? think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles.

The composition is what makes the difference. Ceramic tile is made of clay either white or red, Porcelain tile is made of porcelain. Porcelain offers less absorption of water, it is virtually impervious and has more sheer strength to it.

For centuries, ceramic tile has graced the surfaces of temples, homes and buildings and provided an excellent material for containers and utensils. Discovered and enhanced by the ancients for its enduring qualities, ceramic tile is generally identified by its red clay content. Typical uses for ceramic tile are countertops, backsplashes, vanities and flooring. Requiring a stronger material than ceramic, porcelain tile is developed by composing finer bisques, finishes and firing methods.

Porcelain tile is a dense clay mixture that provides a very dense body tile. It is considered an impervious body which means its absorption is less than 0.5%. As in all things in life, not every porcelain is made equal and there are trade offs for using this type of tile. There are higher quality porcelains and lower quality porcelains. Red or brown body tiles come in a wide range of quality as well.

Ceramic tiles have been around for over 2000 years. They typically have a white or red clay “biscuit” with some form of glaze on top. Porcelain tile cost more than ordinary ceramic tile because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology.

Porcelain tiles are prepared from a clay mixture that provides a very dense body tile. It is considered to be impervious which means its absorption is less than 0.5% of moisture. However, each porcelain tile is made differently and therefore there will naturally be higher quality porcelains and lower quality porcelains. Porcelain tiles can be found in red or white bodied form. The white bodied from is more prevalent. The quality of red or brown body tiles varies immensely.

Tile manufacturers grade their products as they come out of the factory. Defective products are clearly labeled “2nd Quality” by Italian manufacturers and are sold at a lesser price.

Because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology.

Yes, included with your Aquavee Swim System kit are 4 clear polycarbonate thin sheets and a tube of clear waterproof silicone adhesive. The Owners manual will instruct you in detail where and how to adhere the clear inserts in your pool. The inserts will not be apparent in your pool due to its transparent nature. Once installed (installation is a one time 5 minute process) the suction cups will attach to the clear inserts when you are ready to swim.

Sogo, a fully homogenous tile is far superior to ordinary ceramic floor tiles. Ordinary ceramic floor tiles are porous products and require to be glazed before use. Sogo on the other hand is an unglazed product. It is made of single compact body mass and is fully vitrified (water absorption near zero). This makes it stronger and more durables.

Found in glazed and unglazed finishes, porcelain tile is made up of a fine mixture of clays. Their most outstanding feature is their density. They are impervious tiles that absorb from zero to less that one-half-of-one-percent moisture, making them as tough as granite.

A technologically advanced material, porcelain tiles are composed of ultra-purified, highly ground clays with silica and feldspar additives. The surface is not glazed, but as the homogeneous batch is heated to extremely high temperatures, vitrification occurs which results in a surface of greater hardness than granite or marble.

Ceramic tile is a mixture of clays which have been shaped and fired at high temperatures, resulting in a hard body. Ceramic tile is made of two parts: the body, which is called the Bisque and the surface which is called the Glaze. Glaze colors are made from minerals such as gold, sliver, zinc copper, mercury cobalt and others.

Ceramic tile is characterised by its easiness to clean, its ability to be kept from dirt and any type of corruption. You can simply clean your floor with a damp cloth and if the surface is dirty or greasy, cleaning agents such as detergents or bleach may be used. The ability of ceramic surfaces to prevent humidity, also prevents the development of dust mites population and fungi that are easily generated. Ceramic tiles are naturally resistant to chemical and biological agents, and to friction..

Yes, as these products are absorbent they must be sealed before any traffic passes over them to avoid any staining. The normal procedure is to seal the tiles once they are fixed, but before they are grouted, and then seal them again after grouting. Please see the Products section for further details.

Yes, but extreme care and caution should be taken when installing and installations may be limited to new roofs only, as these types of roofs may break when lifted to install the gutter cover.

No, it may be more expensive, dusty and dirty to jack hammer up the floor tiles but the Waterproofing Standards say that the waterproofing must go on the Substrate. By not removing the floor tiles you are relying on the existing tiles not to move and provide waterproofing. By removing the wall tiles and linings we can check the existing plumbing and re sheet walls so as to have a clean surface to water proof and adhere tiles to.

Layout - My husband is having trouble with the layout/cuts in the ceramic tile for our tub/shower area. There is an uncentered window in the primary wall. He keeps saying "no matter how I figure it, I still end up with 1/2" gap at the top of wall". Is there any way you can tell him what he's doing wrong? Thanks SOOO MUCH! Exterior Chimney - Do you have any information on tiling the exterior of a stucco chimney? Below freezing in winter.

Slate tile is cut to Metric sizes - the Imperial sizes quoted are purely nominal measurements. Tiles sizes will be as follows. Indian Slate: 12"x12" - 300mm (+/- 1mm), 16"x16" - 400mm (+/- 1mm). Chinese Slate: 12"x12" - 300mm (+/- 3mm), 16"x16" - 400mm (+/- 3mm), 24"x24" - 600mm (+/- 3mm)

The PEI refers to ratings set by the Porcelain Enamel Institute. These ratings were developed for the Ceramic and Porcelain tile industries. There is therefore no PEI rating for slate. However, slate is very hard and durable and can be used where a long-wearing product is required.

Porcelain inlays are considered durable by most NJ dentists, with a manufacturing process that enables a high degree of accuracy in placing the inlay. Porcelain inlays bind onto the tooth and increase the overall strength of the tooth. These inlays may cost more than other types of filling procedures. Ceramic inlays are used to repair somewhat damaged back teeth. They are made of very strong and durable industrial ceramics.

Ceramic tiles are made from a mixture of clays which have been fired at a high temperature to give the tile its hardness. It is then glazed or left unglazed depending on their intended use. Ceramic tiles have a water absorption rate of between 3% and 7%. Porcelain tiles are a higher grade of ceramic tiles. They are made from a finer type of clay and refined to a higher purity they are also fired at a higher temperature than Ceramic tiles. Usually around 1200 degrees C.

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This is not quite so straightforward. In short, it depends on the porcelain. Porcelain tiles have evolved much over the last few years with the result that there are now many different standards available, although generally speaking, the first generation porcelain tiles were so dense that they did not require sealing it is no longer the case that all porcelain tiles are impervious. First conduct a water test - if your porcelain tile absorbs water then it may benefit from being sealed.

If using polished porcelain tiles in areas where the soil load is heavy and/or the tile is light in color and is going to be grouted with a darker color, the use of a penetrating sealer is recommended prior to grouting. The polishing process produces microscopic surface pores that can become traps for dirt if it is not sealed properly. A penetrating-type sealer is recommended because it will not leave a coating on top of the tile.