| Tiles have been decorating homes,
palaces and churches since ancient times. This versatile floor
and wall covering is one of the most preferred mediums for augmenting
the aesthetics of any building. Two types of tiles that are
often used today are ceramic and porcelain tiles.
Ceramic tiles
are produced from natural raw materials such as feldspar,
clay, silica sand and dolomite, which have to endure a process
called ‘vitrification’ at temperatures of almost
1200 degrees Centigrade. This mixture of raw materials determines
the ceramic nature of the tiles. Ceramic materials are very
ancient products, but they are still used today in the most
advanced and modern applications. The tiles possess several
inherent advantages when compared with natural stone or clay
tiles. Low water absorption, non-existence of radioactive
metals, high resistance to stains, easy cleaning, and strength
and durability are some of the benefits of using ceramic tiles.
Porcelain tiles
are extremely compact and resistant flooring materials. Natural
raw materials are fused at very high temperatures 1200 degrees
Centigrade to form a single and extremely solid body, creating
a perfectly homogenous slab. The product is almost completely
vitrified, and because of its excellent mechanical properties,
porcelain tiles are ideal for use in public spaces and for
industrial purposes.
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