TILE FINISHES

TYPE OF TILES
▪1.CERAMIC TILES IS A TYPE OF
TILE THAT IS TYPICALLY MADE
FROM RED OR CLAY. CERAMIC
TILE CAN BE USED IN SEVERAL
AREAS THROUGHOU THE HOUSE.
2.PORCELAIN TILES ARE CERAMIC
CERAMIC TILES COMMONLY USED
TO COVER FLOORS AND WALLS,
WITH A WATER ABSORPTION RATE
OF LESS THAN 0.5 PERCCENT.
3. MOSAIC TILES A PICTURE OR
DECORATIVE DESIGN MADE BY
SETTING SMALL COLORED PIECES,
AS OF STONE OR TILE, INTO A
SURFACE.
4. ENCAUSTIC TILES ARE CERAMIC
TILES IN WHICH THE PATTERN OR
FIGURE ON THE SURFACE IS NOT A
PRODUCT OF THE GLAZE BUT OF
DIFFERENT COLORS OF CLAY.
THEY ARE USUALLY OF TWO
COLORS BUT A TILE MAY BE
COMPOSED OF AS MANY AS SIX.
5. CEMENT TILES ARE HANDMADE
COLOURFUL TILES USED AS
FLOOR AND WALL TILLING.
 TILE FINISHES
▪Glazed finish:
A glaze is a glass layer that is often
added to ceramic and porcelain tiles.
Glazed tiles offer a number of benefits
and are available in matte, glossy and
textured finish. Apart from the aesthetic
advantage, they are easy to clean. The
glaze layer makes them non-absorbent
in nature.
▪Glossy finish:
Such tiles have a shiny surface coating
and they make the ideal option for
walls and floors. Glossy tiles have a
reflective surface and can brighten up
a space. They can be used for the
kitchen or bathroom walls and
backsplashes. They are easy to clean
and can impart a modern look to your
space.
▪ Matte finish:
Matte finish tiles have a granular and
hard surface with a non-reflective
matte finish. They help to create a
rustic or traditional look. They can be
used as bathroom floor tiles and even
in the living area. Moreover, since
these tiles are slip-resistant, they can
be used in outdoor areas too.
▪Textured finish:
They are ideal for offering a
good grip and are slip-
resistant. This makes the tile
suitable for wet areas like the
bathroom and kitchen.
▪Unglazed finish:
Tiles are created from clay that is fired in
a kiln. The layer of glaze is applied before
the tile is fired. However, unglazed tiles
have a natural and earthy appearance as
they are devoid of the glaze layer. Their
colour is determined by the mineral
deposits in the clay. Since unglazed tiles
do not have a protective coating, they
have the tendency to absorb liquid and
can be stained. Unglazed matte porcelain
tiles make the perfect option for
commercial spaces with high footfall.
▪Honed:
This includes tiles that are glazed or
unglazed, with the surface polished in
a satin finish. An important benefit
offered by these tiles is that they are
scratch resistant.
▪ Lappato:
This is a form of tile that has been
polished but not deep enough to
attain the lustre of a full reflective
polish. The surface finish has an
uneven nature. They can be used
for the kitchen and bathroom
walls.
▪Polished finish:
The surface finish of a glazed or
unglazed tile that has had its
surface polished to achieve a
high, uniform luster. Available in a
range of options, they offer a
luxurious feel.