Ceramic tiles many represent a homogeneous class of material, where the difference is only in the size and coloring of the material. But in reality there are many more nuances, both from the technological and the aesthetic side. The base of the tile is porous or dense, it can be produced on press or by extrusion, the decorative surface is unglazed or glazed. It is the last type of this finishing material that we are interested in right now. Magnificent and glossy glaze, striking a wide variety of colors, often attracts buyers who are engaged in choosing a coating for walls or floors.
Characteristics of glazed ceramic tiles
A durable and reliable decorative glazed coating is obtained with the aid of a vitreous substance, which is applied directly before the annealing process to the surface. It depends on the color of the glass, both aesthetic data and technical characteristics depend. Glaze prevents rapid erasure, protects against dirty plaque, turns this material into an excellent waterproof coating for walls in any wet room.
There is a tile with a single-layer and two-layer glaze layer, a few times you can find a material with three or more layers. In this case, the annealing is performed every time after the application of the liquid vitreous body. Resistance to mechanical damage and erasure in multilayer ceramic glazed tiles for floors or walls is an order of magnitude higher.
Glazed tiles in the interior
There are several points that should be considered when selecting this material. For example, if you make ceramic glazed tiles, both walls and floors, then its shades should be slightly different. The wall covering is recommended to be made slightly lighter than the floor covering. In general, we note that on a very light floor there will be a note each spilled drop of liquid or mote.
Often glazed ceramic tiles are used in kitchens to equip the apron , as decorative, practical and easy-care protection for walls. Try to purchase a material that is a bit lighter than the color of your kitchen set. Usually in the interior they try to create contrasting color combinations of ceramics and kitchen furniture. For example, when a headset with a bright original façade is already bought in this room, it is better for him to choose a quiet coloring for the tile. Conversely, when the furniture coloring has left you a legacy of pale and inconspicuous, the situation instantly revitalizes the juicy and bright wall cover.
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