Available as solid (for use at
or above grade) and engineered
(can go anywhere in the home).
Traditional styles and exotics.
Natural, stained, prefinished or
site finished. Remember: wood
has a color too!
Ceramic Tile
Unlimited colors and shapes. Unlimited
potential for custom installations.
Exceedingly durable. Graded for use.
Styles to include natural stone.
Porcelain can go indoors or out. These
are the different types:
Wall Tile
Ceramic
wall tiles are normally less durable
than tile designed specifically for
flooring. Most wall tile is glazed with
a semi-gloss or matte surface. The
glazed surface has a very low slip
resistance and becomes slippery when
wet. Therefore, glazed wall tile is much
more suited for wall or countertop
applications rather than floors.
Glazed
Ceramic Tile
Glazed
Ceramic Tile is comprised of two basic
elements, clay and water. Various clays
are mined, ground and blended to a fine
powder, and pressed together to form the
body of the tile. The pressed clay body
is then dried to reduce the moisture
content. Next, the surface of the tile
is coated with a colored glaze (similar
to glass). The glaze is then permanently
fused to the surface of the tile by
firing it in kilns at approximately
2000° Fahrenheit, to form the finished
product
Porcelain
Tile
Porcelain tile is made from a blend of
fine-grain clays and other minerals to
produce a very dense body, which makes
it highly resistant to moisture,
staining and wear. Because of these
features, porcelain tile will withstand
years of heavy foot traffic in both
interior and exterior applications while
maintaining its color and beauty.
ColorBody™ Porcelain
Tile
This is
the densest of all tile types, ColorBody™
Porcelain Tile has a through-color body
and is defined by its <0.5% water
absorption. These tiles can withstand
heavy foot traffic and are suitable for
both indoor or outdoor applications.