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How to distinguish the good and bad of the tiles?

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Water absorption reflects the density of marble tiles, and indirectly reflects the hardness of cement tiles, but there is a point need to pay attention, the tiles design are not be the lowest water absorption the better quality is. When purchasing ceramic tiles, we need to pay attention to the smoothness of the kitchen tiles. Poor quality wall tiles the smoothness will be uneven.

The surface of the tiles determines whether the effect is smooth, and the straight test of the edge corner of the tiles are to see if the wood tiles are tidy and the size of the gap is consistent. To test the stain resistance on tiles, we must know that tiles will accompany us for a long time.

The wood marble tiles now have a series of innovations in wear resistance, such as polished tiles, microcrystals tiles, full body glazed tiles, and rustic tiles, which have a qualitative leap. To judge whether the surface is wearable, we only need to pick up the knife or key in the hand and scrape to the surface of the tiles to check if it will scrape the glaze off the surface of the tiles. If such a small description can not be accepted, it can be concluded that this tiles are not a good companion who can accompany us for a long time.

The qualified tiles are usually packed in cartons, and the name of the production plant, the product name, the trademark, the size, the grade, the weight, the color number and the quantity should be printed on the packing box. The national standard stipulates that the surface quality of the superior tiles should be observed at least 95% surfaces at least 0.8 meters without obvious defects. Of course, most of the tiles will be able to reach the standard if they are based on this standard. But we mainly do not look at 95%, but have no obvious defects, from the packing box random checks of several tiles, see the surface of the product has the following defects: ripples, spots, glaze, knock, crack, lack of glaze and so on.

The dust, the debris thoroughly clean, no empty drum, crack and sand and other defects, the smoothness will fundamentally determine the quality of the tiles, good tile workers this step is in place. Before laying the tiles, we need to find the vertical line in advance so that the tiles are uniform and vertical. In addition, the elevation control line should be popped around the wall before the construction, and the cross line is popped out on the ground so as to control the size of the marble floor tiles.

On the basis of the design requirements of the drawings, the color, texture and surface leveling of the glazed floor tiles are selected strictly, and then the pre paving is required according to the requirements of the drawings. The possible size, color and texture errors in the pre paving are adjusted and exchanged until the best effect is achieved, and a smooth stack is stacked smoothly according to the paving.

The surface of polished floor tiles should be wetted before paving. The floor tiles are placed on the cement mortar according to the requirements, and the wood floor tiles are tapped with a rubber hammer until the dense and smooth surface reaches the requirements. It is very uniform when the mortar is smeared. It is to prevent the possible cause of the tile empty, and there is a hole and other tools to smooth the post paving of the cement layer.

What’s the ceramic tiles?

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Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clays and other natural materials, such as sand, quartz and water. They are primarily used in houses, restaurants, offices, shops, and so on, as bathroom wall and kitchen floor surfaces. They are easy to fit, easy to clean, easy to maintain and are available at reasonable prices. Ceramic tiles design show good strength and can withstand high temperatures and acidic materials, but are brittle, and weak in tension and shearing. Applications include floor tiles, pipes, bricks, cookware, tableware, sanitary ware, pottery products, gas and fire radiants, kiln linings, glass and steel crucibles, knife blades, disc brakes in vehicles, watch cases, and biomedical implants.

The global demand for ceramic tiles was valued at around USD 72.0 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach around 120.0 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of slightly above 9.0%. In terms of volume, the global ceramic tiles market stood at 13.0 billion square meters in 2018.

The demand for ceramic tiles is primarily driven by the growing construction and infrastructure industry. Strong growth of construction industry in emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil and South Asian countries is expected to fuel the growth of ceramic tiles market in the future. Increasing industrialisation and urbanisation has resulted in growing demand for commercial as well as residential buildings in the emerging economies. Technological advancement in the manufacturing of ceramic tiles and availability of abundant raw materials is also contributed in growth of ceramic tiles market.

Floor tiles, wall tiles and others are the key product segment of cement tiles market. Floors tile was the largest product segment accounting for more than 50.0% share of the total volume consumption in 2018. Floor tiles are also expected to be the fastest growing product segment in terms of volume throughout the forecast period. Marble Wall tiles was the second leading segment. Other products segment, including tabletops, facades, countertops, etc. are also expected to exhibit significant growth in the years to come.

Ceramic tiles are widely used in host of application in different industries such as, residential replacement, commercial, new residential, others (facades, countertops etc.). Residential replacement was the largest application in 2018, accounting for more than 45% of the total volume consumed. Demand for wood tiles used for residential replacement has increased due to its potential as a substitute for paints and other products. New residential is also expected to grow rapidly.

Asia Pacific was the largest market in 2018 with more than a 50% share in total volume consumption. Europe was the second largest market followed by Latin America, Middle East Asia & Africa and North America respectively. China, India and Brazil are alos major driving factors for the growth of global ceramic market. Some of the key industry participants in global ceramic tiles price market include Porcelanosa Groupo, Saloni Ceramica, Mohawk Industries, BARANA Tiles price, RAK Ceramics, Kajaria Ceramics, Crossville Inc., Ceramiche Ricchetti, Atlas Concorde, and Florida Tile.

Types and advantages and disadvantages of tiles

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There are many classification methods of tile, each kind of tiles design have its own advantages and disadvantages. In the process of choosing floor tiles, it is not only to consider the shape and pattern of tiles, but also to understand the use and material of different home tiles, and to verify the quality of the selected  wall tiles through various methods.

Tiles are classified according to their materials, uses and technological characteristics. According to the production process, it can be divided into full body tiles, polished tiles, mosaics, glazed tiles and polished marble tiles. According to the function of floor tiles, it can be divided into floor tiles, wall tiles and line tiles. According to the water absorbing ability of tiles, it can be divided into ceramic tiles, and porcelain tiles. According to the tile application occasions, it can be divided into inner wall tiles, floor tiles, outdoor wall tiles and square tiles. According to the radioactivity of tiles, it can be divided into A grade, B grade, and C grade. According to the forming process of tiles, it can be divided into dry pressing tiles, extrusion molding tiles and plastic forming tiles.

The general tiles, also called the porcelain tile, is the same material color in the opposite side, the surface is not glazed, the water absorbability is poor, the scope of application is wide, it is suitable for the place where the aisles and halls are more obvious, and the wall is less used. Glazed tiles have been treated with glazed surface, with rich colors and patterns, good antifouling effect and convenient cleaning. It can be used in kitchen and the bathroom. Polished tiles, the full body after polishing, smooth surface, high hardness, relatively wear-resistant, but not slippery, so It can be used in the bathroom and kitchen.

The polished marble tiles are polishing but not polished, with a mirror-like finish and the highest hardness, and can be used in living rooms, walkways and bedrooms. Mosaic is made up of many small tiles. It is acid and alkali resistant. It is not easy to seep and break easily. Often used in the interior of the small area of the wall decoration.

Different types of casstle tiles are used in different places. The kitchen and bathroom need glazed tiles with good dirt resistance and good skid resistance. The living room and bedroom need a smooth and beautiful polished tiles. The decoration of the wall needs decorative tiles such as mosaic.

Understanding the various parameters of tiles, cement tiles hardness, wear resistance, water absorption and other important parameters directly affect the service life of floor tiles as well as the ability to resist moisture and pollution. Check the quality of tiles design by watching and beating. To check whether the colors, patterns, trademarks and shades of tiles are clear, and whether the splicing effect is good or not. Knock the tiles and listen to whether the sound is crisp and no noise.

Why not use the stone for the decoration, to use the ceramic tile?

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Family decoration is a very important and grand thing, and the good or bad decoration not only affects the overall visual effect, but also related to the daily life of the use, In the entire decoration process, the choice of decoration materials is often very important. Is family decoration stone or tile?

The stone is cracked and fragile, and the processing requirement is very high. If it is not careful, it will cause fragmentation. Ceramic tiles are made by physical suppression and chemical firing. They are hard in texture and can be machined according to the actual decoration requirements of consumers.

Stone Mori hardness is only 2-3 grade, long time for the ground, the surface is easy to wear and wear. The ceramic tile is 4-7 degree Mori hardness, the surface adds the glaze protection, the product is super wear-resisting.

Stone is easy to break and fragile, especially large long boards. Even if the glued steel mesh is fixed, slotting and steel bars are easy to break when transporting and installing paving. Ceramic floor tiles are made by physical suppression and chemical firing. The texture is hard and dense. Generally, cars will not break through brick surfaces slowly.

The stone is mainly made of calcium carbonate naturally, with more cracks on the surface and easy to permeate. All kinds of stolen goods at home are easily infiltrated into the marble. The clean surface can not be cleaned at all, and the professional nursing price is expensive. The glaze layer on the surface of the ceramic tile is fired at high temperature. The stains are completely impervious and polished. The surface is smooth and easy to clean.

The nature of stone material causes small holes and crevices on the surface of stone, easy seepage and high water absorption, which is the reason why stone cleaning and nursing can’t be used for water. The glaze layer of ceramic bath tile is dense and smooth, and the water absorption rate is less than 0.3%. Therefore, tiles can be washed and cleaned with water.

The natural stone of the stone surface texture color difference is large, many defects, even if there is a uniform and unflawed stone, the price is also very expensive, the common stone will be filled with glue, dyeing treatment; Ceramic tile specialized production, raw materials, technology is completely controllable, no defects and chromatic aberration.

Stone is rough mining and simple processing, semi-finished products are not. At the same time, due to the non renewable quality of the products and mine resources, supply is not stable, replenishment is basically impossible, home installation especially large project in supply and time is difficult to control; The ceramic tile flooring is the finished product of the standardized industrial production, the size specification can be made according to the requirement, the product is bought in and out, the supply is stable, the quantity is big also can be delivered on time, the time limit is guaranteed.

Lay tiles for seams, and should be use the cross

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Ceramic tile is a ceramic product fired by high temperature. Its physical and chemical properties are quite stable. Why there is no problem when many ceramic tile products are sent to the customer for acceptance? There are various problems after laying. How to ensure that the paving construction is all the same? At that time, the tile cross played its unique role.
The tile cross is a kind of plastic products used in the construction of ceramic tile, which is used to adjust the size of the seam. The use of the tile cross not only improves the efficiency of the slit, but also improves the precision of the seam and the seam.

The more mature products in the building materials market are HDPE materials, the color is porcelain white, milk white, its advantages are good toughness, good tensile strength, non-toxic and odorless, resistance to impact, moisture resistance, and chemical resistance.
Ceramic floor tile left seam, wall to 1 – 2MM for good, some small tiles, in order to beautiful, to retain the seam but need big; the ground seam, in addition to the ancient glaze tiles generally need to leave a larger gap 2.5 – 5MM, the other varieties of tiles generally 1.5 – 3MM for good.

Under normal circumstances, a piece of tile with one, 5MM tile cross can be taken down if the tiles are almost dry, it can be recycled at least three times, which can save some cost; the tile cross of 3MM and 2MM is not easy to take off, otherwise the tile can be easily taken off, only after the tiles are dry thoroughly can be taken down, so the general is very difficult to reuse, do not want to put down on the inside to fill the seams to see, it is recommended in accordance with a tile with a tile cross of the principle of the purchase.
The cement mortar of ceramic flooring and paste ceramic tile will have heat expansion and shrinkage problem. In the process of temperature or humidity change, the ceramic tile and cement mortar will have some expansion. If no seam is left, it will lead to the drum or crack in the process of the later use.

Although the ceramic tiles are now mechanized production, but in the process of tiles production, there will be a certain size error (the error is too large for the quality of the product). If no seam is left, it is easy to appear the joint unevenness when tile paving, affecting the beauty of ceramic tiles.
Tile paving is a very high proficiency of a construction project, the workers in the whole process of paving, it is impossible to complete the placement of every tile when there is no error, the workers’ mood is not good, daytime and night, and other different conditions of tile, the effect will be different, if no seams, the same, the same It is difficult to ensure the straight seam of ceramic rustic tile, which affects the aesthetics of tiles placement.

What’s the benefit of the seams?
1, sewing can prevent ceramic tile flooring from hollowing, deforming, cracking, jumping or even falling off.
2.Retention of seams can save materials
3.All tiles have errors, and tile joints can reduce the negative effects of errors.
4.Proper retention of seams can enrich the effect of paving
5.Avoid slit more difficult to clean
6.Reduce the uneven joints caused by the construction error
7.It is more convenient to maintain and replace later

Why do you need to remove wax before paved the tile?

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When polishing tile, glaze tile, microcrystalline stone tile and other bright face tiles, many people will have such experience, think that the tiles construction is finished on the ground, is this true right? In fact, there is a very important process after the tile is completed, that is, wax removal, but it is such a simple process that is often easily ignored.
The ceramic tiles will be beforehand treated before they go out of the factory. The wax treatment is mainly to prevent the tile from accidental damage in the future, and the thick surface of the wax is also the main cause of the tile dark light, so the wax layer can be well restored to the original gloss of the ceramic floor tiles, but also the wax is also available. In order to improve the antifouling performance of the ceramic tile surface, the uniform wiping of the wax can well fill the small pores on the surface of the ceramic tile, and make the anti fouling molecular distribution more uniform on the surface of the antifouling layer, thus improving its antifouling performance and wear resistance.

Wax removal can restore the gloss of ceramic flooring, improve the antifouling performance and enhance the wear resistance. The main method of removing wax for ceramic tiles is surface wiping.
Commonly used materials: double fly powder, washing powder, flour, wax powder, powder and other powder, generally recommended to use double fly powder, double fly powder is also widely used to remove wax, the main chemical composition of the double fly powder is calcium carbonate, but also contains a small amount of magnesium carbonate, double fly powder itself is no toxic, no harm to the human body, but the removal of wax needs Attention should be paid to avoiding inhalation of dust and protective mask when operating. The surface of the ceramic tiles is cleaned first, and the wax is scattered under the condition of dry surface, such as several kinds of wax removal materials mentioned above, and then wiped with a rag or dry towel.

After the polishing process, the floor tiles, generally its surface must be treated with wax, and then add a layer of plastic film to cover the surface of the ceramic tile with the same size as the size of the ceramic tile; its function is to prevent the spillover of the wax layer and stabilize the wax layer on the surface of the tile; two, as the wax is an organic chemical, if it is an organic substance. For a long time exposure in the air will be oxidized, causing the wax layer to solidify on the surface of the ceramic tile and increase the unnecessary process in the later period. Three, the ceramic tile and the ceramic tile are isolated, and the tiles and the tiles are both faced and back between the tiles and the tiles in order to avoid the surface of the tiles before packing. The rules are stacked, and the plastic film plays a good role in isolating tiles when stacking in the face of the specifications.

If the tile is paving, it will not tear off the plastic film. It may cause the tile plastic film to be hard to tear off after the completion of the tile, and it will greatly increase the workload. At the same time, it is easy to cause the unnecessary after sale problem, so it must be plastic before the tile with plastic film is paving. The film is torn off, and this action is absolutely beneficial without harm, and this step is also the key.

In fact, the plastic film on the surface of the glazed ceramic tile is only one of the packing layer, the real product is the ceramic tile. The plastic film plays a very small role in preventing the scraping, because the plastic film is the polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene chemical composition material, which itself is the material with low hardness, brittle and weak, so the surface of the ceramic tile is plastic. The so-called protective effect of material film in the later stage of ceramic tile construction is not very effective.
After the tile application is laid on the ground, it is necessary to ensure that the surface of the tile is clean and tidy, and the gravel can not be left on its surface. It is suggested that the protective layer, for example, be best used as a carton to cover the ceramic tile surface in all directions.

BARANA tiled time rustic tiles create an elaborate home for you

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Lu Xun said that if you do not live by selling your text, you don’t need to “trick” it. In the evening, we were in a hurry. We looked at the flow of people and built countless “detailed” delusions. We long for life to be slower, slower, and meticulously intensive and clear.

In Asia, the first healing art documentary “The Great Shokunin” was directed at the craftsmanship of 20 ingenious craftsmen in Asia, truly recording and displaying the process of making unknown craftsmanship and exquisite artifacts. The form of the show exquisite 20 artifacts and local culture. The lens faithfully reproduces the local cultural landscape and customs of the craftsmen. They (her) are a light in the time; they are the inheritors of life and meticulously carve the beauty of life.

It took three years for Suzhou Jing, a fan artisan who was obsessed with ancient culture, to visit only the remaining traditional craftsmen in Suzhou. With these old craftsmen, he not only restored the work of the old ancestors, but also inherited the art of the old literati. The silk fan of silence for a thousand years has passed from the past to modern society. The group fan represents a kind of attitude towards life, living in a dark, peaceful and elegant world. Although it is mellow and reserved, it is generous and natural. This move by Li Jing has made the ancient fanatic radiance of the new era.
Li Jing said that there is no worthless art, only repressed efforts. Respond to secular prejudices with your own opinions. Not for their own name, only to pass on the name. In the end, I let my true love things be treated by any era. As history rolls forward, wood type printing has been abandoned in the old paper pile?

The 14th generation of Wang Chaohui, the 14th generation descendant of the wood type printing technique in Jiangnan Dongyuan Village, was more than Lianjia. He still insisted on printing the genealogy in wood type. In the era of electronic typography and type printing, he personally left ink in the book pages. A kind of ancient art that was supported by the ritual sense, still persists in its own attitude in the torrent of the times. Maybe this is a faint sound, but it cannot disappear.
Wang Chaohui said that there is no shortcut on the road to become a master. The most clumsy efforts can also be harvested slowly. Although Yugong is foolish, he also sees his craftsmanship.

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Some people say that the passage of time recalls that time; some people say that whether the fast-paced life can be a short pause; some people say that life lacks a kind of ingenuity and serious beauty. In fact, I want to say that this beauty is in your home. Home is a sheltered bay; home is a small street light; home is a warm hotel and an eternal destination. For each of us, the family is very important. With the indifference of the people, we hope that the family can warm our hearts; in a cruel society, we hope that our family will bring us good things; a huge pressure of life, we hope to return home and enjoy quietly.

Tiles, as an important part of home decoration, always resonate with our hearts. When we suffer from the coldness of the outside world, we walk into a space that is carefully designed with ceramic tiles. It is simple and stylish, as beautiful as a painting. Some soft outfits add a little bit of fortune, touch the hand and feel the moment when the last drop of water in the desert evaporates.

Carving time rustic tile new products series, through inkjet technology and glaze processing technology, showing athens rustic wood tile series of antique charm, open the athens culture of fashion aesthetics, recalling the beauty of time. The heavy texture, well-embossed line patterns, such as the rugged mountains of the mountains, are also the marks after years of polishing, depicting the texture of modern fashion.

The deep gray tone and fine lines give the product itself more vividness, such as the melody of the beat, the minimalist design, the sense of fashion, and a sense of space. Sensual brown, light and bright lines, like the shallow texture of the flow of river, combined with movement. The simple bookcases allow the elegant space to be full of fashion and personality.

Marble Tile Home Maintenance Cheats

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1, scrub marble tiles, do not use steel wire ball and other hard objects, generally with a wet cloth can remove surface stains.

2, the bathroom marble tiles if rust, dirt, soap and smear greasy, can buy detergent paste clean detergent paste is not expensive.

3, ceramic tile crevice can use brush dipped in a little decontamination cream to remove dirt, in order to prevent water seepage and mold growth, can brush waterproof agent in the crevice.

4, move heavy furniture, what are also a little bit careful, do not drag away, so as not to scratch the tiles surface layer.

The problem of maintenance of natural marble caused by everyone is due to the natural property of natural marble itself. Because of its loose material, easy to absorb water, stains, very sensitive to scratches and damage. Especially on the ground daily walking wear, if there is no regular maintenance care, it will lose luster, become gray, and even touch feel rough.

But unlike the marble tile tile properties, high density, high hardness, not easy to scratch, not water, corrosion resistance, stain is only on the tile surface, do not penetrate to the inside of the brick aesthetic.

Selection Of Color Of Kitchen Tiles

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General kitchen room is relatively small, with windows and a door and cabinet, the net area is relatively small, in order to avoid the waste of space and maintain coordination, should choose the small size tiles, thus paving waste will be small, to avoid the inconvenience of large size ceramic tile cutting construction brings.

Kitchen operating environment is high temperature environment, the choice of tile color should be mainly light and cold colors, such as white, light green, light gray and other colors. This color can feel the breath of spring and cool, under the condition of high temperature and light colors can feel in space extended to avoid dark colors make people feel dull and depressed in a small space. Because there are many cabinets in the kitchen, the back of the cupboard should not be tiled, because it is a waste of tiles to be covered in such a place completely blocked by the cabinet.

The best matte paving tiles, matt tiles will make people feel not good cleaning, actually this is wrong, matt tiles of good quality not only very easy to clean, and the delicate, earthy luster can show elegant aesthetic master, make the kitchen more harmonious and natural taste. Avoid the use of tile waist line, because of the small space using the waist will make the space look cluttered, cumbersome, but suitable for ornament posted a few trailers pawnshop, the kitchen exuding some vitality and romantic.

Maintenance Tiles Four Coup, So That Home Tiles Lasting Bright

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maintenance tiles four coup so that home tiles lasting bright

Using a bead

Advantage: can protect ceramic tile angle, decorate again, conceal short seam

The traditional tile is generally rectangular corner bead, solve safety problems have the child’s family can choose the thick tile collocation inverted arc. Materials suggested the use of stainless steel bead, Aluminum Alloy bead of soft material, in the construction process of slight collision or extrusion, will sag deformation.
In addition to the protection of the ceramic tile angle bead can beautify and conceal defects such as tiles, some tiles irregular cross-section, corner joints to perfect seam bead can be obscured.

Two, ceramic tile sealant

Benefits: high dirt resistance, strengthen the bathroom mildew

Floor tile is generally not easy to mildew and dirty, dirty tiles because the gap between the tiles is most moldy or falling dust, the traditional ceramic tile construction with cement, silicone sealant or even replace sealant, in fact as long as in the use of ceramic tile construction sealant well can prevent this problem.

Three, ceramic tile waxing

Benefits: waterproof, antifouling, bright and extended service life

Do not think that only the floor is actually need to wax, waxing is a protection material of the ceramic tile good way! A layer of wax paved tiles can improve its waterproof, anti fouling, not words polishing trouble can be carried out once every 2-3 months interval, a year only four times can get home the tiles are durable and beautiful, prolong life.

Four, anti oil stickers

Benefits: greasy dirt, lazy, good helper, easy to clean

The kitchen is the home of smoke heavily, lining tile most easy to get dirty and most difficult to clean, use a long time the kitchen tiles will fade, looked at heart stopper, and posted a piece of anti oil sticker in the kitchen tiles before use, the troubles can be easily solved.