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Category: 6. Tiles

  • Glazed tiles

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    The term porcelain is used to denote fine earthenware that is white, thin and transparent. Clay of sufficient purity and high degree of hardness and plasticity is used for the manufacture of porcelain. It is hard, brittle and non-porous. It is produced from clay, feldspar, quartz and minerals. There are two types of porcelain –…

  • Properties of Good Tile

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    It should be uniform in color.It should give a uniform and compact structure when viewed on its broken surface.It should be sound, hard and durable.It should be regular in shape and size.It should fit properly when placed in the proper position.It should be free from cracks, bends and warps.

  • what are Mangalored tiles

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    These tiles are provided with suitable dimensions so that they can be joined together. These tiles are of flat pattern but special Mangalore pattern tiles are available for hip, valley and ridge sections. The life expectancy of these tiles is approximately 25 years. These are red in color and it is found that 15 Mangalore…

  • Conceret Tiles

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    Plain concrete tiles, plain colored tiles and terrazzo tiles are the three different types of tiles that fall under this category. If the quality is good, they are easy to clean and shine well. Their price is relatively reasonable.

  • Wood tiles

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    Wood floors require a protective coating such as varnish or wax. This type is suitable for gymnasiums, skating rinks and air-conditioned rooms.

  • Draining Tiles

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    Drain tiles are manufactured in such a way that they retain their porous structure after burning. Hence, they are suitable to be placed in waterlogged areas. They allow water to pass through. They are also used to convey irrigation water. These drains can be circular, semi-circular or segmental.

  • Floor Tile

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    Floor tiles should be tough enough to withstand wear and tear. These are thin tiles of 12-50 mm thickness and can also be adopted for roofing. Colorants may be added to the clay during preparation to color the floor tiles. Low-strength floor tiles can be used to fix the wall surface. They are easy to…

  • Types of Tiles

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    1.roof Tile 2.Flooring tile 3.Drain tile

  • Introduction of Tiles

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    Tiles can be defined as thin slabs or bricks, which are fired in kilns. Tiles are thinner than bricks. Tiles are classified into two types: ordinary tiles, which are available in various shapes and sizes and are used for paving, flooring and roofing, and encaustic tiles, which are used for decorative purposes in floors, walls,…