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WHY CERAMIC IS A GREAT CHOICE
Ceramic tile is becoming widely popular in recent times because of its durability and the aesthetic warmth it adds to the home.
Ceramic tile is a mixture of clays and minerals that have been shaped, pressed, and fired at high temperatures resulting in a hard body.
Because of its hard body, ceramic flooring can last a lifetime if treated properly and offers some of the following characteristics unique to ceramic.
Durability – Ceramic is more durable than any other flooring surface
Moisture Resistance – Ceramic is less prone to moisture damage than any other flooring surface
Color Permanence – Ceramic is less prone to fade or change colors than any flooring surface.
Cleanliness – Ceramic does not retain dust and dirt
Stain Resistance – Ceramic is less prone to staining than any flooring surface
Fire Resistance – Ceramic is fireproof.
Ceramic can be installed in many places throughout your home with unlimited design possibilities to really create the room you have always dreamed of.
LOCATIONS
Ceramic can be used in a wide variety of places inside your home.
Floors – Although most common in kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways, ceramic can work anywhere
Countertops and Backsplashes
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Walls – Including shower walls
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GLAZED VS. UNGLAZED
Ceramic tile either has a glazed or unglazed surface.
Glazed tiles have a special coating, most commonly liquid glass, applied to the body of the tile and hardened by tremendous heat. The result is a stain, scratch, and fade resistant tile. Additionally, it is easy to clean.
Glazed tiles come in a variety of colors and gloss levels. Typically, lighter color glazes with a satin finish are harder than darker color glazes with a high-gloss finish. The harder the glaze, the more resistant it is.
Unglazed tiles leave a consistent body of the tile from front to back resulting in a more natural look. Their color variation is limited to the natural colors of the clay, and they have a more rugged texture throughout. They are thicker and denser than glazed tiles. The result is slip resistant tile that is more durable than glazed tiles. Highly popular unglazed ceramics are porcelain and quarry tiles.
Please contact us today for a and we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your flooring needs.
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