Porcelain Tiles

You might be familiar with porcelain tiles. Ceramic tiles that have undergone a higher temperature firing are known as porcelain tiles. The tiles become uniform, dense, and impenetrable due to the higher temperatures' extreme hardening of the tiles.

Various porcelain tiles are produced to fit different applications and designs, depending on slight differences in production techniques. Here in this article, we'll familiarize you with the types of porcelain tiles according to their properties and necessary details.

Three Most Popular Types of Porcelain Tiles

Generally, as per design and texture, porcelain tiles can be of three different body types:

• Glazed Porcelain Tiles
• Technical Porcelain Tiles
• Premium Glazed Porcelain Tiles

 Let's see how these are different from each other.

Glazed porcelain tiles

Glazed porcelain tiles go through a second fire process where a layer of liquid glass is applied to protect them. The tiles are slightly slippery due to this protective covering, but it also enables inkjet printing of many patterns and hues.

Porcelain tiles with glaze look best indoors and significantly improve the aesthetics of your house. They work well in bathrooms, kitchens, and even spotless laundry rooms.

Besides, these tiles are available in many colors. The glazing process enables you to create almost any look you choose. You just need to try using your imagination.

Technical porcelain tiles

Technical porcelain tiles are made by injecting dry, colored clay powder into a mold, pressing it down, and then firing it. Each porcelain tile produced using this method has a distinctive pattern.

As a result, technical porcelain tiles usually need less care. This tile is perfect for household and commercial use because it is incredibly durable. Usually, sealing is not necessary.

Premium Glazed porcelain tiles

Premium Glazed porcelain tile bodies have their surface colors evenly resembling the tile body's density, which comprises materials with complementary hues. Finely mottled color combinations or color compounds are used in the tile-making mixture. It ensures that the tile's body matches the color of the surface.

Premium Glazed porcelain tiles offer both aesthetic and toughness. The additional work applied throughout the production line to match the tile's surface will ensure surface longevity. Also, the color of the body underneath the glaze is almost the same. You can use these tiles in zones with moderate to high pedestrian movement.

How to Install Porcelain Tiles?

Professional installation of porcelain tiles is necessary to guarantee a high-quality outcome. Follow the below steps to do this:

• Prepare the base floor
• Apply cement and sand solution on the floor and spread them (see tiles guide to know the ratio)
• Level the floor's surface to prevent cracked tiles
• Trim the tiles to match the walls' margins (if necessary)
• Put grouts using a grout spreader between the tiles
• Wipe out extra grouts using damp cloths
• Let the floor dry for the next 24 hours.