Whether you’re planning on installing your own tile floor or simply calculating the materials you need to budget for, you can determine how much tile you need. If it is a wall project instead of a floor, the steps are the same.
The process of making porcelain has been around for centuries and was often seen throughout history in the homes of the elite and in bathing areas and spas. Created from natural products extracted from the earth, the tiles are shaped into squares and then fired in kilns. Let’s look at just how glazed tiles are made.
Porcelain tile is one of the easiest flooring options to maintain. It typically consists of a natural stain and is nearly impervious to water making maintenance a cinch. Spills are easily wiped away from the tile surface. The same goes for glazed ceramic tile.
The easiest and fastest way to tell a ceramic tile from a porcelain tile is to take a look at its edge. A ceramic tile, whether for floor or wall use, has a glaze on top of the surface, giving it its color and finish.
Ceramic tile may be classified as having one of several different water absorption rates: