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Tiles a stupendous Way to Perk Up the Floor by Richie Tappel
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Tiles a stupendous Way to Perk Up the Floor |
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Home Improvement
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If you are planning to change your flooring or tiles then there are several options available for you. The market is flooded with distinct varieties of tiles and the most admired one is the polished porcelain tiles. Porcelain is very common tile with shinny and smooth texture. But, it does not retain its look for longer duration rather it has a tendency to catch dirt quickly. Its glittering shine looks great when used on the floor but the use of abrasive cleaner can ruin its incredible look rather it requires soft material like sponge for cleaning. In order to clean it dousing and drying is equally important. Basically, one can say that the maintenance of porcelain tiles is quite difficult and lots of care is required to protect it from being damaged. Since, porcelain is available at much affordable rates this is the reason it is commonly used by the people. Not only affordability but its variety is also its one of the reasons to attract users. As far as variety is concerned, porcelain is of two types throughout bodied and glazed. They are available in diverse varieties like matt, polished and glazed porcelain tile. Throughout bodied tiles have uniformity in its composition and it has its texture and color throughout its surface is similar. This type of tile is made up of a mixture of sand, clay and minerals which is molded and fired on higher temperature. The most important feature of this type of tile is that they are sturdy and long lasting. The matte finish makes it slip and scratch resistant. But, after its polishing it becomes delicate and lots of care is required in order to maintain it. Mostly, the unfinished porcelain is used in the commercial places as it posses the strength of withstanding the huge traffic. Polished porcelain tiles are used for several purposes and it is used for flooring, and on counter tops. Though usage of glazed porcelain tile is quite difficult in wet area. Glazed tiles are also made in a similar way as polished one but they are fired in distinctive ways. The polished tile is fired at high temperature while glazed tile is fired in the furnace. Usually, glazed porcelain tile is tinted and polished to give a final touch. The glaze finish proffered to the tile makes it stain resistant and provides attractive color. The appearance of glazed tiles is glossy and matt both. It posses qualities like durability, strength and stain resistance. Many times they appear as natural stones and can give good competition to granite or slate. These mechanically made tile are available in diverse sizes and distinct shape to give an extraordinary look to your home décor. Find online glazed porcelain tile and polished porcelain tiles for your beautiful house in Sydney. Come visit our showroom.
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