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Tools & Accessories List for Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

Here’s what you will need to get your tiling job done right the first time.   Measuring tape: Make sure you use builder’s tape and measure carefully. Mastic: This latex adhesive is designed for interior installations of ceramic tile and natural stone. Chalk line: Use this tool to set your . . . Read more

How Much Porcelain & Ceramic Tile to Buy

Measuring and calculating a space for tiles can be tricky, but it can be made simpler if you follow these steps. You’ll need an accurate measuring tape and a calculator to get the numbers right. Step One: Measure the Area You Want to Tile For each area that you want . . . Read more

Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Installation Locations

Porcelain and ceramic tile has thrived for thousands of years in all kinds of uses and locations. Here’s how to choose the right tile for the job. Let a little rain fall Installing outdoor tiles is a very similar process to installing indoor tiles, but the choice of tile is a . . . Read more

Choosing Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tiles are made of inorganic materials, but they have some of the properties of metal in their chemical, mechanical and thermal strength, which makes them useful in many areas of the home. Their varying styles also make them a beautiful addition to any space. Use tile options to bring . . . Read more

Is Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Right for Me?

You know that it looks great and is easy to clean, but are ceramic tile or porcelain tile right for your home or office? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of this flooring and wall covering option. Advantages: Easy, reliable, and design-friendly Most porcelain and ceramic tile is hard-wearing . . . Read more

How are Porcelain And Ceramic Tiles Made?

The way that ceramic tile and porcelain tile is made can vary based on the type of tile and what it is being used for, but there are common design and material elements across all types. Simply explained, ceramic tile is tile made of clay that is shaped and then . . . Read more

Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Differences

The difference between ceramic tile and porcelain tile is a small one. Both tiles are made of ceramic, which is a fired clay material. Porcelain tile is a specific type of ceramic that has unique features such as a high density and durability that is hard to beat for high-traffic . . . Read more

History of Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

The use of ceramic tile can be traced back to the creation of clay roof coverings many centuries ago, but it is still popular today as technological advances in tile have meant that it can be used on walls, floors, ceilings, fireplaces, in murals, and even as an exterior cladding. . . . Read more

About Porcelain And Ceramic Tile

There are many options of porcelain and ceramic tile from which to choose. Surface patterning on tiles can include wood, stone, metal, and even fabric, while rectified tile has gone through a manufacturing process to assure each tile is exactly the same size and shape, standard tiles may have a . . . Read more