With so many options for covering surfaces,
selecting a product that’s beautiful, sustainable, and enhances a design scheme
can be overwhelming. Innovations in tile production have poured into the market
over the past years.
Not all tile is created equal. With
so many options, it's important to be familiar with performance properties – or
hire a designer who is. Selecting the right tile for a project keeps you from
making expensive mistakes, lowers installation costs, and adds longevity to the
finished product.
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Interior vertical areas that are dry
or get occasionally wet, “high absorption” tiles with a greater than 7% water
absorption should be used. The tiles are fired at low temperatures, and provide
a variety of textures and colors. Best applications are walls.
Dry interior floor areas are best suited
for tiles with “moderate absorption” – 3%-7% water absorption. The lower the
percentage, the more traffic can be handled.
For exterior as well as interior
applications, “low absorption” tiles with a .5%-3% water absorption can be
used. Tiles can tolerate occasional water penetration, and are recommended for
bathrooms.
Porcelain is terminology given to
tiles with .5% water absorption or less, and can withstand heavy traffic and
tolerates submersion in water. Suitable for interior and exterior flooring that
gets foot or vehicular traffic. It’s excellent for use in bathrooms and outdoor
terraces.
Selecting the right tile for your
project is essential for sustainable beauty and function.
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a consultation.
Data source: Tile of Spain
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