What Is Ceramic Tiles?
Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clays and other natural materials, such as sand, quartz and water. They are primarily used in houses, restaurants, offices, shops, and so on, as bathroom wall and kitchen floor surfaces. They are easy to fit, easy to clean, easy to maintain.
What Is Ceramic Tile Made Of?
Ceramic tiles are made of finely ground sand, clay and talc. The process by which the tiles are made also differs: porcelain tiles are formed using high pressures and are fired at high temperatures (ca. 1100 – 1200 °C).
Why Is Ceramic Used In Tiles?
Ceramic tiles are hygienic, they do not stain and they are easy to take care of. Ceramic does not facilitate the development of bacteria, does not deteriorate, is waterproof, non-absorbent and is one of the easiest materials to clean and disinfect.
Are Ceramic Tiles Slippery?
Ceramic and porcelain tile floors can be notoriously slippery. The very feature that makes tile easy to clean its smooth, non-porous nature also means that it is slippery underfoot. Add extra tile glazing, water, and dress shoes, and a rush to get to work can mean a trip to the emergency room instead.
Is Ceramic Tiles Good For Flooring?
Ceramic tile is a suitable choice for many areas of the home, whether it’s walls, floors, countertops or backsplashes. It’s resistant to moisture, stands up to stains and won’t absorb bacteria or odors. Since it often feels cool, it’s a good flooring option in rooms that tend to get hot during warmer months.
How Do You Clean Ceramic Tiles?
Clean ceramic tile floors with warm water or a mixture of warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. Add fresh water frequently to avoid cleaning with dirty water. Wash and dry one section of the floor at a time.
How Can I Make Ceramic Tile Shine?
Combine 1/4 cup of ammonia with 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket. Soak a mop in the solution and wring out the excess water. Mop the tile floor to disinfect it. If the tile floor contains odd yellow discolorations or mildew, the ammonia will return the tiles back to their original shine.
Does Ceramic Tile Scratch?
While ceramic tile is designed to be a durable, easy-to-clean floor covering, it’s still prone to scratches. A sharp edge on a metal chair leg may cause a scratch in the tile’s finish; sliding a heavy appliance across the floor can do the same thing.
Do Ceramic Tiles Crack Easily?
Both ceramic and porcelain tiles are incredibly strong, but if subject to hard impacts like a heavy item being dropped on them, you may find they crack – particularly if there are other installation issues.
How Strong Is Ceramic?
Extreme Hardness Surpassing that of Metals
The hardness of alumina ceramics is nearly three times that of stainless steel; silicon carbide is more than four times harder than stainless steel. This extreme hardness is one of many unique properties that makes Fine Ceramics “super materials” for modern technology.
Prices Of Ceramic Tiles In Ghana:
Most homeowners opt for durable glazed ceramic tile in the GHS37. 86 to GHS75. 72 per square foot price range In Ghana.