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Porcelain Tile - Porcelain tiles are growing in popularity with homeowners and interior designers. They are more dense and less porous than glazed ceramic tile. Plus, porcelain tiles are highly resistant to moisture, stains, bacteria, odors and even harsh cleaners. For homeowners, porcelain tile is especially resistant to staining, scratches, fading and is available in both polished and matte finishes. They are available in a variety of sizes, colors and textures. Porcelain tiles come in either a glazed porcelain or a through-body porcelain tile. Through-body porcelain tiles have the same colors all the way through from front to the back of the tile. If they are chipped or scratched the color will not change. Glazed porcelain tiles are similar to glazed ceramic tiles. They have a design layer (glaze) on top of the tile body that is a different color and will be noticeable if chipped. True porcelain tiles have a 0.5% or less water absorption rate, making these tiles freeze-thaw stable. This is why porcelain tiles can be used outdoors in exterior settings, as well as indoors. Porcelain tiles are formed under extremely high pressure and fired at very high temperatures. This gives porcelain tiles superior chip resistance making it stronger and more durable in most cases than granite. They are ideal for entry ways, corridors and other high traffic areas, as well as kitchen countertops.
Unglazed Tile – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to the tile. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. The most common unglazed tiles are the red quarry tiles or the granite looking porcelain ceramic tiles used in heavy commercial areas. Some of the other important things we can help with when selecting a ceramic tile floors is the slip-resistance, the size and color of the grout joints, the thickness of the tile, height variations from room to room, size of the tile, suitability of the subfloor, and cleaning of the tile. |
If
you have never considered ceramic tile before you will be amazed at the variety
of colors, patterns, sizes, shapes, and textures available for you to choose
from. With the sophisticated manufacturing processes being used today ceramic
tile and stone has become easy to maintain, much more affordable, and will
compliment any interior design. At Color Tile of Atlanta we offer over
600 styles of ceramic tile, marble, granite, porcelain and limestone to
choose from. Color Tile has the finest imported and domestic tile selection
available from any retailer and we have expert tile mechanics to install
whatever tile you choose for your home.
Glazed Tile - Most of the common ceramic floor tiles have either a glazed or unglazed surface. The glazed tiles have a special ceramic coating that is applied to the body of the tile and then fired under tremendous heat. The glazing becomes hard and non-porous resulting in a flooring that is: