Vitrified tiles are unglazed tiles. Their polish is achieved by very hard materials and they are very very strong and durable, whereas porcelano tiles are glazed tiles and their durability is as good as the durability of the glaze applied over them. And glaze are not hard and scratch resistant as the vitrified tiles.

Vitrified tile is a tile which has been processed in such a way that it has very very low porosity (and water absorption) which make it stain resistant and very strong. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

The manufacturing process of the Vitrified tiles is far more superior than Ceramic tiles. The Vitrified tiles are also homogeneous and consistent in composition. Ceramic tiles have merely a decorative coat on the top and hence their composition is not consistent. See similar questions...

This product is designed for heavy traffic areas. Its high hardness and breaking strength compared to marble and other ceramic flooring make it an ideal choice for high traffic application. It is specially suited for high traffic areas such as hotel lobbies and airports from the point of durability and aesthetics. If maintained properly, that is, kept free of grit and sand, it should last the lifetime of your home. See similar questions...

The DensShield panel should be positioned next to framing with the coated (grey) side facing away from the studs. Apply mortar or mastic and tile to the coated (grey) side of DensShield. The acrylic coating stops moisture penetration on the surface. DensShield Tile Backer is an entirely different product than greenboard. The paper facings of greenboard can wick water, and can delaminate when exposed to moisture, causing tile failure. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as the existing tiles are firm and secure and are able to support the weight of the new tiles. See similar questions...

Yes you can fix tiles over existing tiling, but first you need to check that the existing tiling is firmly bonded to the background, then clean and degrease the tiles. Make sure a polymer enhanced adhesive is used. See similar questions...

Tile Installation over Cracks - I am building a house in Florida, and the slab is a year old, and its cracked. Before I install the ceramic tile, should I use any kind of underlayment to prevent the tile from cracking, and if yes, what kind? Can I use roof paper as an underlayment? I will appreciate your answer, thank you! Old Thin-set Removal - The first floor of my house is currently comprised of carpet in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and major hallways. See similar questions...

This is something you must decide. I can, however, explain why my clients have never complained. Most tile stores don't have the variety of designs that I offer with hand painted and decorative tiles. In addition, there is no direct contact with the artist. You must tell the salesperson what you want, and the salesperson must contact the artist. This takes time and often costs more. The big companies that have a lot of hand painted tiles, import most of the tiles. See similar questions...

Glazed tiles are made the same as unglazed except that a glass wear layer called a glaze is fused to its' surface by means of tremendous heat. The glaze provides an unlimited array of colors and designs. The glaze also protects the tile from staining. Unglazed tiles are true inlaids. Unglazed tiles are very similar to glazed tile, except that their surface is not coated. See similar questions...

Wall tiles (because they are not intended to be load bearing) are typically thinner, lighter and softer than floor tiles. Wall tile glazes are not designed to handle the abrasive forces from foot traffic. Increasingly, floor tiles are being applied to walls and this is no problem so long as the walls are strong enough to support their weight and proper ceramic tile installation methods are used. However, it is not usual to recommend using wall tiles in floor applications. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Our Medallion finish is the most popular for industrial use. It has a slightly raised finish that is both non-slip and easy to clean. Our Leathergrain finish is particularly suitable for both corporate and domestic environments. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Tiles made today are manufactured from new larger molds that do not match the dimension of the tiles that would be found on older Shaker homes. Tiles matching the old dimensions are still manufactured but are more expensive. The City wants to create a database of every property in Shaker Heights with a tile roof so a local distributor may order special runs of the old tiles at a more affordable price. Please contact Planning (216-491-1430) for further details. See similar questions...

No, you do not need to use tile spacers to install the tiles. The chamfered edge provides an elegant look when installed "tile to tile". The 45-degree chamfered edge provides a natural caulking channel when the tiles are butted together. The XT-200 mastic allows sufficient time to adjust the spacing "by eye" for difficult areas. *Tile spacers can be used if you require large grout lines. See similar questions...

We have all seen how photographs reproduced in printed publications such as catalogues provide an image of an object (in our case a tile) which is faithful but not identical to the original, detailed but not necessarily complete. In other words, if we place a tile alongside a photograph and observe closely, we will see that the printed colour, although very similar, is perceptibly different. See similar questions...