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Floor Tile Facts:

- These tiles, glazed or unglazed, have sufficient strength, impact and abrasion resistance to withstand weight and foot traffic.

- They are usually thicker, denser and heavier than wall tiles.

- If the substrate is strong enough to support the weight, floor tiles may also be used on walls and counter tops.

Wall tile installation

 Wall Tile Facts:

- Any ceramic tile is suitable for walls, but the very thin, high glossed and decorative tiles are most commonly used.

- The most popular size for wall tile is still 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”, but there appears to be a trend taking place for larger, more luxurious tiles.

- Wall tiles have a very soft glaze and porous body and therefore should never be used on floors or for outdoor applications.
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Overview: Tile Floors

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Types of Tile

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Ceramic Tile Characteristics

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Floor & Wall Tile Facts

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Glazed vs. Unglazed Tile

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Installation Process

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Tile Distributors

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Tile Shading:

- Many tiles, both glazed and unglazed, are deliberately produced with a wide shade variation to capture the natural beauty of the product.

- A certain degree of shade variation is inherent in all ceramic tile.

- The manufacturers limit the amount of shade variation within a carton by sorting the tile as it comes off the production line. Also, the shade and run numbers are marked on each carton.

- To minimize any noticeable shade variations, the installers work out of several cartons simultaneously. In doing so, they are able to blend the tiles
together.

Tile Sizing:

- The sizes of the tiles will vary slightly. This is inherent with most tiles.

- Most manufacturers will keep sizing to an acceptable level by sorting the tile by size prior to packing it.

- The grout joints will conceal slight size variations.

NOTE: If either the sizing or shading is too apparent, the installer should not set the tile.

Normal vs. Actual Sizing:

Although most tile is advertised and sold by nominal sizes such as 8”x 8” or 12”x 12” the actual sizes will be more like 7 7/8” x 7 7/8” or 11 7/8” x 11 7/8”.

Facts about the Clay Body:

- The clay body, which is also called the bisque, consists of various types of clay and other minerals. Combined, these raw materials give the bisque its strength and stability.

- The strength of the bisque is also determined by its density. The strongest bisques, those suited for heavy commercial installations, have the smallest and least number of air pockets.

- The density of clay also determines if the tile is suitable for outdoor use. Tiles that are too porous, absorbing more than 3% moisture will freeze and crack if
installed outdoors in cold climates.

The density of the tile is measured by the amount of water it absorbs:
Non-Vitreous Tiles absorb 7% or more of their weight in water. Suited for indoor use only.

Semi – Vitreous Tiles
absorb 3% to 7% water. Suited for indoor use only

Vitreous Tiles
 absorb 0.5% to 3% water. Suited for both interior and exterior use. They are frost resistant.

Impervious Tiles
 absorb between 0 and 0.5% of their weight in water. Suited for both interior and exterior use. They are frost resistant. They are also considered the strongest tile.

Facts about the Glaze:

- The glaze is a liquid glass that has been sprayed or poured onto the surface of the tile. It is then fused and hardened by means of tremendous heat.

- The colors of the glaze are made from a mixture of minerals such as gold, silver, zinc, copper, mercury, cobalt and many others.

- The strength and wear resistance of the glaze is determined by its hardness. The following factors may effect this hardness:

Temperature:
- The higher the temperature of the kilns (ovens) the harder the glaze.

Colors:
- Dark color glazes such as blacks and blues are usually softer than light colored ones.

Gloss Levels: 
- Shiny glazes are usually softer than matte or satin finished glazes.
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