Tiles Flashcards
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are thin objects, usually square or rectangular
in shape.
* A ……is a manufactured piece
materialsuch as of hard-wearing
ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay,
or even glass
* Usage: generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, or other objects such as tabletops
Tiles
When considering a tile surface for your object,
you will address all the specs below
:
* Tile material.
* How the tile is formed.
* Surface quality.
* Finish of the body of the tile.
* Size of the tile.
* Installation method.
* Grout and sealants
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Tile are made from a variety of materials: P 275
1.Clay
2.Glass
3.Stone
4.Concrete
5.Metal
6.Composite
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….is the most common tile body. * ….tiles are tough materials. * They are made from naturally occurring materials ( earth) that are baked into the tiles. They usually come in their natural earthy color * ….tiles are fired once
* …..
: are fired twice and more impervious
Clay
Monocottura
Bicottura
The various kinds of clay tile are often distinguished by
their absorption rates, which are a measurement of the
porosity of the tile as the following:
1.Non-vitreous –13% or more
2.Semi-vitreous –3% to 13%
3.Vitreous-0.5 % to 3%
4.Impervious –0.5% or less
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Clay Tile Types:
* Terracotta
* Ceramic tile
* Porcelain
* Quarry Tiles
* Stoneware
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- When you expose the red clay
lowest temperature
, like red pots, to the
, you get a …..tile. - ….. also has the high absorption rate this largely due to the low firing temperature.
- It is non-vitreous, therefore this tile isnot a good option for application near
water. - It is good to be used mostly inside.
- Naturally resistant to mold and bacteria.
Terracotta
- Made from Natural Clay
, sand and water
. These materials
are molded to form square or rectangular
tiles and then
baked in a kiln to remove most of the moisture
. - Typically glazed for internal
uses and unglazed for - The Glaze Finish on the face of glazed ceramic tiles is
impervious to water; however, if there are undetected
cracks in the glaze,
water may permeate through these
cracks into the tile body
Ceramic Tile
- are very impervious to staining.
- Porcelain tiling is categorized as “impervious,” which means it has a water absorption rate of less than 0.5%.
- They are usually formed by pressing very dry clay into a
mold. - ….tile is formed with very little water and then fired at very high temperatures.
- The density of …..tile makes it more durable than ceramic tile
Porcelain
….tile is a popular choice for bathroom floors
* ….is a denser, less porous and harder option that offers greater stain and water resistance
than ceramic tile
Porcelain
is very durable and serviceable.
* They are often designed to imitate stone tiles for areas where stone look is desired but more
durability is required
Porcelain
Porcelain tile is available in a variety of surface qualities:
1.Polished Surfaces.
2.Matte Surfaces: Good Slip resistance.
3.Textured surfaces: Excellent Slip resistance
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🔹 Ceramic:
Construction:
Made with red, brown or white clay.
Softer and less dense.
Pros:
Easier to use.
Available in more up-to-date designs.
Cons:
Can be prone to cracking in cold weather.
Best used for:
Walls and floors.
Home interiors.
Commercial interior walls.
Low foot traffic areas.
Price:
Cheaper.
Ease of cutting:
Easy to cut and shape.
Interior / Exterior:
Mainly interior.
🔹 Porcelain:
Construction:
Made with white clay.
Fired at a higher temperature.
Harder and more dense.
Pros:
Absorbs less water.
More hard-wearing.
Cons:
More brittle.
Only available in basic or very simple designs.
Best used for:
Commercial properties – hotels, offices, retail outlets.
Areas with very high moisture levels.
High foot traffic areas.
Outside.
Price:
More expensive.
Ease of cutting:
Can be difficult to cut.
Interior / Exterior:
Exterior and interior.
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…..Tiles are slightly thicker
than usual clay tiles.
* They are made of coarse clay material, can
or unglazed
, providing good
be glazed
slip resistance for high
traffic commercial environments
.
* They maybe sealed against staining
.
* Unlike clay terracotta, …..tiles are not porous
will resist
water
Quarry
Stoneware tiles have low absorption
but are
less resistant to breakage than porcelain
.
* Tiles referred to as porcelain stoneware.
* Resemble
porcelain properties.
* Stoneware products sit between
the ceramic
products and porcelain products.
Quarry
…..tiles are formed by casting glass into molds
.
* ….tiles may have integral color
or color enamel
that is
baked on. The enamel creates opacity and color in the tiles
.
* Tiles can be clear ….
(Transparent …..) or translucent
….
(frosting ….) with polished or matte finish
glass
…tiles are generally a little more brittle
a flat rigid substrate
so
such as (cement –based)
is especially important.
* …tile changes in dimension
in response to
temperature, their use around fireplaces
and
countertops
should be carefully evaluated
glass
glass
Mosaic tiles are sold in 12
x12 inches square.
* Meshed back
* Paper-face
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….tiles are distinguished from ….slab
by length,width and thickness.
* ….tiles are designed for tight joints , allowing the
installer to use unsanded
grout.
ston
- tiles are typically Quarried
by cutting off large
pieces of rock
, which are then cut sliced into slabs
using a large industrial saw
&
. - These slabs are then polished down to give them a
nice, smooth finish, and are further cut down into the
finished tiles
Stone
tiles for interior use are available in
sizes and colors.
* They should be sealed against staining and can be finished with acrylic to prevent some kinds of staining if installed indoors.
many
- Concrete tiles Cure to harden rather than being fired
in a kiln. - Grout sealer: protects your grout, so it’s water resistant, Sealing the grout helps prolong the look
texture and consistency of your grout and it prevents mildew and mold
Concrete
Solid …tiles have characteristics inherent in the …selected.
* Tile maybe solid …or …fused to a porcelain body
metal
…..tiles are a combination of two or more
materials often including tiles, plastic, or natural
stone and resin or cement.
Tiles can be composed of small chips or larger pieces
of stone
.The color often derives from
a pigmented matrix and
the color of the companion material
.
Composite decking tiles are
a cost-effective and
durable alternative to the traditional wood
decking.
Composite
