{"id":45646,"date":"2022-08-17T14:57:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T14:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cesarom.ro\/placile-ceramice-ce-sunt-si-cum-le-alegem-in-functie-de-spatiul-pe-care-il-amenajam\/"},"modified":"2023-03-13T09:09:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T09:09:34","slug":"ceramic-tiles-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose-them-according-to-the-space-we-decorate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cesarom.ro\/en\/ceramic-tiles-what-they-are-and-how-to-choose-them-according-to-the-space-we-decorate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceramic tiles. What they are and how to choose them according to the space we decorate.<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clays and other natural\nmaterials such as sand, quartz, and water. They are mainly used in homes,\nrestaurants, offices, shops, and so on, in bathrooms and kitchens. The\nadvantage of using them is that they are easy to install, clean, maintain, and\navailable at reasonable prices. <\/o:p><\/p>

The global demand for ceramic tiles was estimated at around\n$72 billion in 2014 and reached about $120 billion in 2020. In terms of volume,\nthe global ceramic tile market recorded 13 billion square meters in 2014.\nCeramic tiles are widely used in various industries, such as in the renovation\nof residential and commercial buildings, or in the construction of new\nbuildings. <\/o:p><\/p>

Ceramic tiles are most commonly used in the renovation of\nexisting homes, representing in recent years more than 45% of the total volume\nconsumed. The demand for ceramic tiles used for home renovation has increased\nbecause they are successfully used as a substitute for paints and other\nproducts. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market, with a share of over\n50% in total consumption volume. Europe is the second largest market, followed\nby Latin America, the Middle East Asia, Africa, and North America.<\/o:p><\/p>

Porcelain or non-porcelain tiles?<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

Porcelain tiles are fired in an oven at temperatures of\napproximately 1200\u00b0C. The tiles are either left in their natural state or\ntransformed to imitate different materials such as stone, wood, concrete,\nmosaic, hexagon, 3D, terrazzo travertine, marble, granite, or other materials.\nNon-porcelain tiles are not as durable as porcelain tiles, and owners must\nquickly remove leaks, mold, infiltrations, due to their relatively high\nabsorption rate. It is best to avoid using non-porcelain ceramic tiles in areas\nexposed to moisture, such as the shower and terrace. Also, due to its tendency\nto absorb moisture, non-porcelain ceramic tiles require weekly cleaning, unlike\nporcelain ones, which should be treated monthly.<\/o:p><\/p>

Tile resistance<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

Indoor floor tiles for heavy traffic<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

One of the most important features of tiles is their wear\nresistance. Since each space in the house has its own characteristics, it is\nimportant to choose a material that suits the room’s needs. Thus, according to\nthe Porcelain Enamel Institute evaluations, there are five wear classes:<\/o:p><\/p>

Class I: No pedestrian traffic. Suitable for wall\napplications only.<\/o:p><\/p>

Class II: Light traffic or interior walls. Suitable in areas\nwhere traffic is made with soft shoes, without dirt. For example, bathrooms and\nbedrooms without exterior access.<\/o:p><\/p>

Class III: Light to moderate traffic, as well as countertops\nand walls. Suitable for spaces with normal traffic and few sources of\nscratches. Fits in all rooms of the house, except kitchens, entrances, and\nother areas with heavy traffic.<\/o:p><\/p>

Class IV: Moderate to intense traffic. Can be installed in\nall areas of the house, including kitchens, hallways, entrances. These are the\nbest floor tiles to use, as they combine beauty and function perfectly.<\/o:p><\/p>

Class V: Very intense traffic, as well as exposure to\nscratches. Works well in any room of the house, as well as in commercial\nspaces.<\/o:p><\/p>

Large ceramic tiles<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

The advantage of large ceramic tiles is primarily that they\nare much more resistant. This is because a larger surface leads to a more\nuniform distribution of weight. Another advantage of using large ceramic tiles\nis that they are easier to install, as they can be placed horizontally or\ndiagonally, depending on the pattern you want to achieve. Using large ceramic\ntiles also helps you in terms of design, as you will have fewer joints.<\/o:p><\/p>

Advantages and disadvantages of non-porcelain ceramic\ntiles outdoors<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

Advantages:<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

– They are less expensive than porcelain tiles; <\/o:p><\/p>

– They are lighter and easier to cut and install than\nporcelain tiles; <\/o:p><\/p>

– They offer a wider range of colors and styles. <\/o:p><\/p>

Disadvantages<\/b>: <\/o:p><\/p>

– They are more prone to cracking than porcelain tiles; <\/o:p><\/p>

– They are less wear-resistant than porcelain tiles, making\nthem vulnerable to heavy traffic in an outdoor setting where sand, gravel, and\ndirt could damage them; <\/o:p><\/p>

– They are more porous, making them more vulnerable to water\ninfiltration and staining.<\/o:p><\/p>

Bathroom ceramic tiles<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

When it comes to bathrooms, flooring makes a significant\ndifference in the overall aesthetics. Bathrooms are wet spaces, where surfaces\ntend to get wet regularly. For this reason, water-resistant flooring is the way\nto go. Although there are several materials on the market that repel moisture,\nnatural flooring is the first choice of specialists. <\/o:p><\/p>

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Ceramic tiles are naturally cool, which makes them desirable\nin warm areas and not as popular in colder regions. They come in almost any\ncolor or design. Non-porcelain ceramic tiles have a higher water absorption\nrate than porcelain tiles. That being said, ceramic tiles are generally a more\naffordable choice financially.<\/o:p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clays and other natural materials such as sand, quartz, and water. They are mainly used in homes, restaurants, offices, shops, and so on, in bathrooms and kitchens. The advantage of using them is that they are easy to install, clean, maintain, and available at reasonable prices. The global demand […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1449,1595,1450],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-floor-tiles","category-tips-tricks-en","category-wall-tiles"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCeramic tiles. 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