Ratings are typically found on the tile sample or in the product catalog.
Ceramic tile glossary.
Breaking strength the force needed to break a tile.
Ceramic tile a clay bodied tile which is typically glazed and fired at lower temperatures less dense and with greater water absorbency then a porcelain tile.
The most common system rates ceramic tile abrasion resistance or its overall durability.
Brushed finish a finish resulting from treating the stone surface with a coarse wire rotary brush.
Scratch resistance moisture absorption.
Adhesive used for bonding tile to a surface.
For example a 12 by 12 floor tile will actually measure 11 7 8 inches square.
Most ceramic tile manufacturers use a rating system based on or supported by this group.
Battiscopa the italian term for a bullnose trim piece.
Ceramic tiles are usually glazed and are often for wall use only because of this but many can be used on both walls and floors.
During the firing process ceramic tile will shrink on average by about 10 in size.
This glossary provides a collection of the tile and stone industry s terms that you should understand before you buy.
Currently the most popular ceramic floor tile are the larger sized tiles such as 13 by 13 16 by 16 and 18 by 18 sizes.
Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more.
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Defining the language used by tile suppliers designers and installers alike.
Tile glossary of terms.
Ceramic tiles are suitable for all internal residential applications.