Bathroom ceramic tiles are formed from clay, shale or porcelain, then fired at very high temperatures until it hardens. The higher the temperature and the more times the tile is fired, the harder and less porous the tile becomes. Tile for bathrooms comes in many shapes, sizes, patterns and textures. Tile shapes can be squares, rectangles, hexagons and octagons. Accent tiles are narrow-shaped and diamond-shaped pieces.
Tile can be glazed or unglazed. Unglazed bathroom ceramic tiles are simply baked pieces of clay whose colors are determined by the mineral content of the clay. These tiles are the workhorses of the industry. Generally thicker and denser than glazed tiles, they include products such as quarry tiles and porcelains. The toughness of unglazed tiles make them ideally suited (but not limited to) heavy commercial installations.
Selecting The Type of Tile
In order to make the best choice in ceramic tile, you will need to know the following. You can ask our expert remodeling contractor for his recommendations, as there are various sources of quality tile available. First of all, where will the tile be used? On walls, the floors, or counter tops? Inside or outside? Will the tile be exposed to wet or freezing conditions? Is it for a residential or commercial use? Certain tiles should be used in specific situations. You may like the way a tile looks, but it may not be heavy enough for extended walk areas or it may absorb water which would not be good for a kitchen. We can direct you to the professional sales person for the appropriate tile for your situation. Ask about the grade of your tile selection. Seventy-five percent of all tile in this country is of standard grade, which is high quality. In regard to color, remember dark colors make a room appear small, while lighter colors open up a room. Cost is also an important factor.
Our Ceramic Tile Partner
We use
ProSource for all different flooring because
they offer so many powerful benefits for our
clients. The look of natural stone continues to
be a popular trend in ceramics and porcelain,
which offers the appearance of travertine,
slates and tumbled stone without the maintenance
hassles and expense of real stone.
