Tile glossary of terms.
Ceramic tile glossary.
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.
Brushed finish a finish resulting from treating the stone surface with a coarse wire rotary brush.
Most ceramic tile manufacturers use a rating system based on or supported by this group.
Adhesive used for bonding tile to a surface.
Ratings are typically found on the tile sample or in the product catalog.
Breaking strength the force needed to break a tile.
Ceramic tiles are suitable for all internal residential applications.
Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more.
Scratch resistance moisture absorption.
Battiscopa the italian term for a bullnose trim piece.
A comprehensive glossary of ceramic porcelain and stone tile terms and definitions.
Border a strip of tile with design texture or contrasting color that creates a design concept.
During the firing process ceramic tile will shrink on average by about 10 in size.
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Defining the language used by tile suppliers designers and installers alike.
This glossary provides a collection of the tile and stone industry s terms that you should understand before you buy.
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.
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.