25/03/2022
What to Know About the 14 Types of Tiles?
Tiles come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, which could surprise anyone who has never tiled before. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are the most common, but you can also choose from glass tiles, cement tiles, metal tiles, and stone tiles, among others. To make things even more confusing, not all kinds of tiles are suitable for every application. Your budget is also important to consider.
We asked some experts to explain the 12 most common kinds of floor and wall tiles if you're planning a new project or just planning for the future.
Choosing the right tiles for every type of home remodeling project is the key to a long-lasting remodel.
1)Ceramic Tile
• The ceramic tiles are made of a combination of natural clay, sand, and water. This mix is heat-treated at high temperatures to remove most of the moisture and produce a hard and durable tile. Ceramic tiles are primarily used in square or rectangular shapes and are available in a variety of sizes and colors. They are easy to install and have long-lasting options. The ceramic tiles are available in enameled or not and are extremely durable and beautiful.
• Characteristic durability, Dirt Resistance, Color Variety, Texture & Patterns, Stain Resistance, Economy & Pocket, Skid Resistance, Longevity of colors, Hygiene, Easy installation.
• They are primarily used in houses, restaurants, offices, shops, and so on, as bathroom wall and kitchen floor surfaces.
2)Porcelain Tile
• Porcelain is the most durable type of tile in the market, is harder, denser, harder, and less porous than ceramic tiles. It also has a very low absorption rate, which means that it is virtually impermeable to water damage, even after prolonged exposure.
• Porcelain used on floors, both inside and outside. in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, hallways) terraces, balconies
• fireplaces, garages, high-traffic areas.
• Sizes: 600 x 600 mm ,800 x 800 mm, 600 x 1200mm , 800 x 1200 mm
3)Glass Tile
• Glass tiles are usually used for walls, bathrooms, window details, or decorative purposes. Some glass tiles are built to be used as floor tiles. Glass tiles are often texturized to avoid slipping when wet.
• Glass tile is relatively low maintenance, we need window cleaner and a clean, soft cloth to clean this type of tile. Glass tile is impervious to water and will not stain.
• glass tile is that it is extremely versatile and can be put in relatively any room. Swimming pools, fireplaces, walls, floors, and kitchen backsplashes, shower areas.
• Sizes: 2” x 8”, 3” x 12”, 4” x 12” and 4” x 16”.1” x 1” square tiles, as well as 1” x 2” and 1” x 4” rectangles, the sheet comes in 12“x12”
4)Cement Tile
• Cement tiles aren't hard to maintain but they do require some basic cleaning and maintenance to keep their freshness alive.
• Cement tiles must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout from staining the tile.
• Cement tiles can be used on the floors and walls in the kitchen, living room, foyer, dining room, bathroom, and laundry room; on the kitchen backsplash and underside of the island; they can be used on the walls to add a unique work of art; on an outdoor patio.
• Sizes: standard size, 8" x 8" (20cm x 20cm).now comes in 12”×12”, 18”×18”, 12”×24”, and even larger dimensions for floor tiles, and 8”×10”
5)Marble Tile
• Marble is a very popular natural stone that is used as tiles and slabs for floors, countertops, and walls. Makrana White Marble is the best quality marble. Makrana Marble is durable and becomes shinier with time and usage. It originates and is produced in Rajasthan, India.
• Wastage is more in Marble. Marble tiles are not suitable for cold climates. Marble is difficult to clean and maintain. marble is porous and easy to get stains. marble installation is difficult, and marble is expensive.
• Marble is eco-friendly, used in high traffic areas. marble is a luxurious material. very natural product
• Size: 800X800, 1000X1000, 1200X1200 , 800X1600 MM thickness 20 mm
6)Mosaic Tile
• Mosaic tile is any combination of tile sizes, shades, shapes, and/or substances, set in a sheet for a clean installation. They may be ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, or even steel or reflect, set randomly or in a sample, and commonly on a mesh-established sheet.
• Size: 12 x 12, 16 x 16, 12 x 24 and 18 x 18. thickness 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick.
• Mosaic tile is non-porous, glass mosaics are resistant to stains, Mosaic tiles are waterproof so they can be used as a backsplash in the kitchen. bathroom wall, mosaic tiles are also used as inlay in flooring. These tiles are also used in any murals, wall treatments interior, and exteriors too.
7)Granite Tile
• Granite tiles are natural stone tiles crafted from granite rocks, which are one of the hardest materials on the earth. They arrive in unique color options.
• Granite is waterproof.
• There are many more uses of Granite tiles such as making staircases, skirting, mainly used in big projects.
• Size : 60 x 60 thickness : 5-10 mm
8)Limestone Tile
Limestone tiles are made of natural stone, and it's one of the cheapest options in case you want to keep away from artificial materials on your floors. Limestone is a higher good buy compared to something like granite or marble.
Limestone has its unique style, customizable sizes, but it has less durable as compared to other stones, limestone tile is heavier than other options, limestone needs maintenance to maintain its beauty.
305x305 mm (12"x12") 10 mm (3/8”)
400x400mm (16"x16") 10 mm (3/8”)
305x615mm (12"x24") 10 mm (3/8”)
600x600mm (24"x24") 20 mm (3/4”)
400x600mm (16"x32") 20 mm (3/4”)
9)Travertine Tile
different minerals blend collectively with the calcite to create swirls and motion that provide travertine. Travertine comes in a variety of stunning colors and can form various patterns. This makes it much easier to replace tiles later.
The tile’s non-slip texture makes it easy to grip and walk on.
Travertine tile is very porous and has a lot of holes and high maintenance. It needs a special product to clean.
Travertine is used for walls as well as flooring.
Sizes: 12 x 12” , 16 x 16” , 18 x18 “ , 24 x24”.
10)Quarry Tile
quarry tiles are made from a brick-like, coarse material, quarry tiles are manufactured mixed materials like clay, feldspar, and shale together and extrude them into tile formats.
Due to high-temperature baking, this type of tile is a strong, durable tile with high water resistance levels. Due to the anti-slip characteristics of quarry tile, This means that quarry tiles are a great choice for use in wet rooms, bathrooms, walk-in showers, patio, outdoor. Size 6 x 6 inch, 8 x 8 inch, 12 x 12 inch with thickness ½” to ¾” .
11)Terracotta Tile
Terra cotta is one of the oldest tile materials terracotta is made from potters' clay which is refined and smoother. They are easy to clean terracotta tiles are very tough and durable. They are unlikely to chip, and they will not fade in a sunny spot. Your terracotta floor will look new for many years to come. They have a uniquely beautiful look and feel you can use them anywhere. we can use it in the courtyard, patio, kitchen, verandah, garden, landscape, etc. mainly comes in size 600mm x 600 mm. thk. 15-20mm.
12)Metal Tile
metal tiles are usually crafted from copper, tin, aluminum, and stainless steel, with recycled tiles being environmentally pleasant and famous these days.
Like most metals, they are durable and resistant to high temperatures, moisture, and food stains, making them ideal to use as a kitchen splashback. In addition to splashbacks, metallic tiles are suitable for walls, bathrooms, and even ceilings, inlays, wall treatments so the opportunities are endless throughout the home.
13)Resin Tile
Resin tile is an affordable tiling solution easy to install, nowadays Implement resin wall tiles in attractive patterns and designs to restyle your kitchen or bathroom easily and affordably. These tiles are water-resistant and highly durable. Mainly comes in 24” x 24”.
14) Handmade Tile
They are made with natural clay and water, then hand-shaped and kiln-fired, with molds, colors, and designs that are unique. its craftsmanship is done by skilled laborers, artists.
Long Life Easy to Clean, Attention to detail, Handmade Character, Personalization. It is used n furniture inlay, flooring, in kitchen, bathrooms, parking lots, rooftops, and used as tabletops for dining rooms.
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