Ceramic tiles are suitable for all internal residential applications.
Ceramic tile glossary.
Adhesive used for bonding tile to a surface.
A comprehensive glossary of ceramic porcelain and stone tile terms and definitions.
Battiscopa the italian term for a bullnose trim piece.
The most common system rates ceramic tile abrasion resistance or its overall durability.
Acid washed a treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture.
Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more.
Ceramic tiles are usually glazed and are often for wall use only because of this but many can be used on both walls and floors.
For example a 12 by 12 floor tile will actually measure 11 7 8 inches square.
Defining the language used by tile suppliers designers and installers alike.
Tile glossary of terms.
Brushed finish a finish resulting from treating the stone surface with a coarse wire rotary brush.
This glossary provides a collection of the tile and stone industry s terms that you should understand before you buy.
Ratings are typically found on the tile sample or in the product catalog.
Most ceramic tile manufacturers use a rating system based on or supported by this group.
Breaking strength the force needed to break a tile.
Border a strip of tile with design texture or contrasting color that creates a design concept.
Currently the most popular ceramic floor tile are the larger sized tiles such as 13 by 13 16 by 16 and 18 by 18 sizes.
Scratch resistance moisture absorption.