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Many consider ceramic tiles to be a homogeneous class of material, where the difference is only in the size and color of the material. But in reality there are much more nuances, both from the technological and aesthetic side. The base of the tile is porous or dense, it can be produced on presses or by extrusion, the decorative surface is obtained unglazed or glazed. It is the latter type of this finishing material that interests us now. Gorgeous and lustrous glaze, striking in a wide variety of colors, most often attracts buyers involved in choosing wall or floor coverings.

Characteristics of glazed ceramic tiles

A strong and durable decorative glaze is obtained by using a vitreous substance, which is applied to the surface immediately before the annealing process. Both aesthetic data and technical characteristics depend on the color of the glass. Glaze prevents rapid abrasion, protects well from dirty deposits, turns this material into an excellent waterproof wall covering in any damp room.

There is a tile with a single layer and a double layer of glaze, a material with three or more layers is somewhat less common. In this case, annealing is performed each time after the liquid vitreous body deposition process. Resistance to mechanical damage and abrasion of multi-layer ceramic glazed floor or wall tiles is an order of magnitude higher.

Glazed tiles in the interior

There are several points that it is desirable to consider when choosing this material. For example, if you are facing ceramic glazed tiles, both walls and floors, then its shades should be slightly different. Wall covering is recommended to be made slightly lighter than the floor covering. In general, we note that on a very light floor there will be a note for every spilled drop of liquid or mote.

Glazed ceramic tiles are often used in kitchens as backsplashes, decorative, practical and easy-care wall protection. Try to get a material that is slightly lighter than the color of your kitchen unit. Usually in the interior they try to create contrasting color combinations of ceramics and kitchen furniture. For example, when a set with a bright original facade has already been bought for this room, it is better to choose tiles of a calm color for it. On the contrary, when the color of the furniture was left to you as a legacy of pale and nondescript, then the situation will instantly be enlivened by a juicy and bright wall covering.