Ceramic tiles are often used in repair work. It is made of clay, quartz sand and other natural constituents. Ceramic tiles - an integral element of the decor of any modern housing.
Types of ceramic tiles
Porcelain tiles are the most modern type of tiles. It can simulate, for example, a natural stone with its pattern and texture. Its main advantage is a poor level of water absorption, which allows it to be used for facing buildings outside.
Pressed tiles are obtained by pressing a powder mixture and has a natural color scheme.
Glazed tiles are covered with a special glass, which has a different color, pattern and texture. Such a coating can have excellent gloss. This ceramic tile can be glossy, depending on the type of glass . Possible and matt ceramic tiles of this type.
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There is a porous ceramic coating. It is able to absorb water perfectly, therefore it is not suitable for bathrooms. According to the degree of firing ceramic tiles are double firing and single. More modern ceramic tiles of single firing, it is characterized by strength and less porous. On the floor it is better to put just such a coating. As for wall tiles, then you can use a double firing coating, because it is cheaper, and the functional load on the walls is much lower than on the floor.
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Separately it is worth mentioning the features of facade ceramic tiles. It is very important to know which coating is best used for facing the house. First, it should not be too thin, its thickness should start from one centimeter, optimally - two or two and a half. Secondly, it must have a low level of water absorption and be an additional waterproofing agent for the house. Thirdly, it is worth considering how the tile should look. It can be a ceramic tile for a brick or ceramic tiles for a stone. After all, these natural materials are now in fashion, but they are expensive and do not have those useful characteristics that ceramics have.
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Another very important place is covered in places such as a kitchen and a bathroom. For the apron in the kitchen you can use the ceramic tile is not too strong, but not too expensive. For a wall above a working surface ceramic mosaic tiles will perfectly approach, it will be very stylish and beautiful. However, such a coating should be resistant to chemicals and be smooth for ease of maintenance. The same applies to tiles for the walls of the bathroom. On the floor is better to put a stronger tile.
As for the possible color scheme, then without special treatment it can only be shades of clay. Thus, white ceramic tiles, gray ceramic tiles and red ceramic tiles are obtained. However, modern technology can work wonders. Therefore, by glazing, you can find variations of any color and pattern.
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Features of laying ceramic tiles
In order for the tile to be durable, it must be able to put it correctly. It must be remembered that the ceramics should be placed on a perfectly flat surface. Therefore, the floor should be an ideal screed, and the walls should be perfectly plastered or plastered with plasterboard. If the floor does not differ evenly, it is better to use special layers to align it. It will be cheaper than rearranging tiles. In this case, the coating will lie perfectly, and the floor will leave even and beautiful.