Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Classifications of Tiles 2

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Ceramic Tiles are made of porcelain or natural clay and are commonly used nowadays. They are very durable and non-porous. They can either be glazed or unglazed tiles. Ceramic tiles are very easy to clean and maintain since it will just require wiping with a damp cloth or with a soap and water solution.

Glass tiles are tiles generally made of glass. The newly manufactured glass after acquiring its required thickness is then applied with colored pigments and broken down into small pieces. They are excellent to use as kitchen splashboards and decorative wall tiles because of their fragility and beauty. They are not used as flooring or countertop finishes since they have the tendency to chip or break easily. Mosaic tiles are example of glass tiles that are in small pieces which are mainly used on decoration purposes.

Stone tiles are commonly used outdoors. Some stone tiles are made of clay while some are actually stones that are polished and perfected. They are not suitable for indoor use because some are unpolished which makes it ideal for patios, driveways, etc. Other examples of stone tiles are travertine or limestone which possesses impressive marble-like appearance.

Stainless Steel tiles are made of stainless steel which is cut down into small square pieces. They are mainly used for decorative showroom purposes or for heat resistant areas like in large kitchens. Stainless steel tiles are very popular in interiors with futuristic or industrial design theme.

Mosaic Tiles are generally small pieces of tiles (usually squared) which are mainly use for decoration. They are usually a sub quality of glass tiles. Mosaic tiles are perfect for kitchen splashboards and bathroom wall decorations. They composed of small square pieces of tiles. A mosaic tile is perfect when you want to create a beautiful and charming tile pattern.

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