| A natural item made of clay, water, and several | | | | kiln at a temperature of around 2000 degrees |
| other natural materials, ceramic tiles have been used | | | | Fahrenheit. If tiles are fired after applying the glaze |
| from decades to grace the floors and premises. | | | | liquid, then it is called monocottura tile, and ceramic |
| Nowadays, ceramic tiles have become much more | | | | tiles in which glaze liquid is applied after having heated |
| popular, since day by day manufacturers introduce | | | | the green tile is known as bicottura tile, also known |
| highly sophisticated ceramic tiles that stand out in its | | | | as double fired tile. |
| design and durability. | | | | After firing, glazed ceramic tiles attain a hard as well |
| A variety of ceramic tiles are now available in | | | | as non-porous, water-resistant surface. Glazed |
| different size, shape, thickness, and design. Among | | | | ceramic tiles are available in a plethora of finishes: |
| which, the most popular category of ceramic tiles is | | | | abrasive slip-resistant, high-gloss, and matte finishes. |
| glazed ceramic tiles. In contrast to unglazed ceramic | | | | Glazed ceramic tiles are also manufactured either with |
| tile, a glazed tile contains a special ceramic coating on | | | | a hand-painted design or a pattern. |
| its body, which in turn provides the tile color and a | | | | When compared to other types of ceramic tiles, |
| superb finish. | | | | glazed ceramic tile provides a host of benefits. |
| Since it offers endless decorating options, this type | | | | Foremost is that it offers durability, i.e. an |
| of ceramic tile has now become one of the sought | | | | appropriately installed ceramic tile can last for a longer |
| after options to beauty your walls as well as floors. | | | | period of time. Another great benefit of glazed |
| Discussed further in this article are the steps involved | | | | ceramic tile is that it is easy to care, as it can cleaned |
| in the production of ceramic glazed tile as well as | | | | with an ordinary sponge and mop or any other |
| some of the benefits of this tile. | | | | common cleaning materials such as Spic and Span and |
| Production of ceramic glazed tile is same as the | | | | Mr. Clean. |
| production of ordinary ceramic tile, except for it | | | | Further, glazed tiles are scratch resistant, especially |
| includes a step known as glazing. In other words, | | | | grade III and grade IV, as they are less prone to cut |
| production of ceramic glazed tile primarily consists of | | | | or wear. Since glazed ceramic tile is produced using |
| five steps: Mining, Blending and Mixing, Pressing, | | | | natural materials and does not retain allergens, |
| Glazing, and Firing. In the mining process, the raw | | | | bacteria, or odors, they are considered |
| materials inclusive of clay and other natural ingredients | | | | environmentally friendly. |
| are mixed together. | | | | Despite a great option to beautify walls and floors, |
| The next step is the blending of clay and mineral | | | | ceramic glazed tile has now been widely used to |
| ingredients to form a semi fine powder, to which | | | | decorate kitchen floors and countertops, as they are |
| water is added to make a mud-like item. Later, this | | | | fire resistant and are not affected by hot pans or |
| mud-like item is pumped into a large dryer whose | | | | skillets. Water resistant is also one of the prime |
| result is fine clay powder that takes after fine sand. | | | | features of ceramic glazed tiles. Above all, ceramic |
| Pressing is the next step, and in this phase the tiles | | | | glazed tiles are beautiful and versatile, and are |
| are known as green tiles. | | | | available in a range of colors, size, and shape to |
| The fourth step is perhaps the most important step | | | | compliment any room decor. |
| in the production of ceramic glazed tile. In this phase, | | | | From the aforesaid discussion, it is evident that no |
| a glaze liquid made from colored dyes and a glass | | | | other tiles or flooring options can outshine ceramic tile |
| derivative, known as flirt, is applied on the tile, either | | | | for its matchless aesthetic beauty, flexibility, and |
| using a high-pressure spray or by directly pouring on | | | | unique designs. In other words, no wonder why |
| the tile. This in turn gives a glazing look to the | | | | majority of the people consider ceramic glazed tile as |
| ceramic tile. | | | | a functional as well as a practical option to decorate |
| Heating completes the manufacturing process of | | | | their home and office areas. |
| ceramic tile, and in this step, the tiles are fired in the | | | | |