Featuring mosaic designs, penny-round, pebble stone, subway, hexagon, and many more. Tiles, especially decorative can be comprised of different materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, glass, natural stone, and metal.
Ceramic materials are time-honored, ancient products, which are used extensively in every internal and external aspect of our built environment. Tiles Brisbane vary in thickness from 5 mm to 25 mm. Products are manufactured from mixes of clay, sand, and a variety of natural substances which are fired at extreme temperatures which frequently exceed 1200 degrees Celsius. The blend of raw materials and the temperature they are fired determine the nature of the tile and its suitability for use in specific applications. The firing process produces hard, rigid products which are fragile in certain circumstances. However, once tiles are correctly installed, they are capable of withstanding heavy loads, and substantial levels of foot traffic, without bending or deforming. At this stage, they are highly resistant to abrasion and their resistance to impact is increased. While the pressing stage initially sets the hardness properties, it is the final stage of the firing process that ultimately determines the hardness of the product. The high-temperature production process produces a surface finish that is easy to clean and maintain. Ceramic tiles are inert; they can be fully immersed in water without any change occurring. Significantly, the flames of a fire will not alter their structure. Consequently, tile can adhere to any internal or external, vertical or horizontal, wet or dry surface that has been correctly prepared. Utmost ceramic materials are highly resistant to staining and have a very high resistance to a wide range of chemicals. Appropriate specified ceramic surfaces can be laid in laboratories, hospitals, abattoirs, or virtually any commercial environment. Many porcelain products are practically impervious and highly resistant to liquid impregnation and subsequent staining. Glazed ceramic products do not stain. Porcelain tiles are particularly effective heat banks as they are thermal insulators. Advanced ceramic products are produced with titanium dioxide fired into the surface of the tile producing hydrophilic properties which ensure that the tiles are extremely easy to clean. In addition, an anti-bacterial effect is created, in the presence of any form of light, the photocatalytic process produces O2 active oxygen which can decompose microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, moss, mold, and viruses, even the antibacterial resistant ‘super bugs’ are destroyed, this process also breaks down the toxic emissions such as nitrous oxide from motor vehicles. Tile can be most beneficial when used in hospitals, on building facades, and in private homes bringing major health and environmental benefits. Tiles are also available in a range of slip-resistant surfaces that provide additional grip. This is perfect for swimming pools that surround public amenities, and where building codes require specific slip standards to promote safe foot traffic. Unlike other flooring materials, tiles are electrically neutral. This means that they cannot become electrically charged when walking or touching them as a result of friction. The benefit of this is that you will never receive a jolt of electricity from any static. Tile is so durable that ancient cathedrals still have the original tiles installed and more recently pre-1900 ceramic and porcelain tiles have been sold around the world. Tiles on the other hand are nonporous or impervious to liquid. Glazed porcelain tiles particularly have a 0.5% porosity rate which means they will not absorb soils or moisture, keeping your home odor free. Ceramic and porcelain tile is among the most durable product in the world with an average lifespan of up to 100 years and in some cases even more. This makes tiles great value for money.
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