Ceramic tile is one of the most common types of tile found in the home because it s suitable for many applications.
Ceramic tile types and uses.
Tile type description wall application floor application shower floor application.
Porcelain tile is fired at a high temperature making a dense durable tile that s resistant to moisture.
Increased durability makes ceramic tile perfect for any room in the house such as kitchens bathrooms or even entryways says tony castellano senior merchant for the home depot.
Ceramic tiles or non porcelain tiles and.
Based on material and manufacture following are the types of tiles used in building construction.
1 x1 or 2 x2 sizes smaller than 1 square are not practicable and anything larger than 2 square cannot.
Ceramic tile has been used for centuries and offers consumers more options in color texture pattern and overall beauty than most other floor covering materials.
Thin set mastic and epoxy tile mortar.
Mosaic is the one type of tile that does not deviate from two sizes.
For example ceramic tiles designed for interior use are generally softer and less durable than the outdoor varieties so make sure you know what you are purchasing.
The difference in ingredients and production methods creates types of tile with unique characteristics.
It offers a strong bond and is moisture mold and heat resistant.
Backsplashes and walls mosaic tile certainly can be used for floors but this application isn t popular because its many grout lines make clean up harder and it tends to have a busy look.
Thin set mastic and epoxy mortar.
With new manufacturing techniques today s ceramic tile designs are virtually indistinguishable from natural marbles travertines slates and other stone products.
Made from clay and other minerals ceramic tile is fired in a kiln and then treated with glazed color.
Both tiles are clay based and kiln fired but porcelain is technically a specialized type of ceramic.
Mortar for installing tiles comes in three basic types.
The clays used to make porcelain have a higher density and are fired longer at a higher temperature than ceramic.