selection

Do you know of a direct location to purchase tile?

ANSWER - Most manufacturers will not sell direct to the consumer and they require large container quantity orders. For your protection you are better off working through a distributor who can stand behind the product…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection Standards Testing

Is there astm testing or a report on using talavera tile?

ANSWER - Talavera tiles are typically glazed tile on a porous red body that is irregular in size with excessive warpage that doesn’t meet ANSI A137.1 standards. The products physical properties will vary depending on…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection Slip Resistance Testing

What is the criteria for specifying "slip resistant" ceramic floor tile?

ANSWER - Slip resistance is measured in different ways, and there is some controversy in terms of what is a true indication of a safe surface. Testing Background: The ASTM C1028 Static Coefficient of Friction…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floor Warming selection

Is Ceramic Tile a Good Choice for Sunrooms?

ANSWER - Ceramic tile is perfect for sunrooms so you can benefit from the energy saving passive solar effect (Winter time allows sun to shine on the floor and absorb heat, then it is released…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection

What is the product difference for ceramic and porcelain tile?

ANSWER - Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is a clay body tile that is a composition of water and clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials mined from…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection

Where can I find ceramic tile with northwoods look?

ANSWER - I am assuming that you want a painted mural for your kitchen counter back splash. There are artists who can paint any scene or picture with ceramic tile glaze as the paint and…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection Slip Resistance Wet Areas

Is a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 tile safe for shower floors?

ANSWER - If it is a white body wall tile it normally isn't recommended for floors. In the past this type of tile was considered okay to use for bathroom floors if it had a…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile selection

What the differences "ceramic" "porcelain" and "quarry" tile?

ANSWER - Porcelain and quarry tile are part of the family of ceramic tiles, which are clay based materials. Porcelain is a more refined and dense type of ceramic tile. Quarry tile is an extruded…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Floor Warming selection

Which type of tile would be warmer on the feet?

ANSWER - Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile. They are both clay based material. Generally Porcelain tile is more dense than many ceramic tiles, but not always. There is no significant difference in…

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