What Is Tiles?
Tiles are usually thin, square or rectangular coverings manufactured from hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass. They are generally fixed in place in an array to cover roofs, floors, walls, edges, or other objects such as tabletops. Alternatively, tile can sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications. In another sense, a tile is a construction tile or similar object, such as rectangular counters used in playing games (see tile-based game). The word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of fired clay.
Tiles are often used to form wall and floor coverings, and can range from simple square tiles to complex or mosaics. Tiles are most often made of ceramic, typically glazed for internal uses and unglazed for roofing, but other materials are also commonly used, such as glass, cork, concrete and other composite materials, and stone. Tiling stone is typically marble, onyx, granite or slate. Thinner tiles can be used on walls than on floors, which require more durable surfaces that will resist impacts.
What Is Tile Made Of?
The tiles themselves are generally made from a mixture of water, sand, and clay. However, the spaces between the tiles, known as “grout,” are filled with a separate mixture of water, sand, and “cement” like material. In some installations, the tile grout is made from epoxy instead of cement.
What Are The Types Of Tiles?
- Ceramic Tile.
- Porcelain Tile.
- Glass Tile.
- Marble Tile.
- Granite Tile.
- Other Natural Stone Tile.
Why Are Tiles Important?
Tiles serve more than just their function as a protective surface for areas of your home. They play an important role in the interior design of your home by creating an atmosphere which adds to the look and feel of the living space.
Tiles Prices In Ghana:
Cost varies, and you’ll find tiles priced anywhere from GHS75.72 to GHS151.45 per square foot. Below are some prices of other brand of tiles:
Black Concrete Vinyl Floor Tiles / PVC Tiles
Price = GH₵ 45.00
Spanish Type Bathroom Floor Tiles
Price = GH₵ 55.00
60 by 60 Floor Tiles
Price = GH₵ 100.00
Porcelain Floor Tiles
Price = GH₵ 65.00