If you don’t think about the type of decoration style you want in advance, it will be in vain to rush to the building materials market to choose bricks. So what type of ceramic tiles are better for decorating a house? At this time, we must first know what types of ceramic tiles there are, and then combined with the tile selection skills, we can choose ceramic tiles that suit the style of our home, so let’s follow Zhongtao Jun to take a look!
1. The types of ceramic tiles are as follows
1. Glazed tiles
Glazed tiles are made by applying a layer of glaze on the surface of the full-body tiles. Antique tiles can also be made without using glazes and colors. The anti-slip performance of glazed tiles is also very good, and various patterns can be fired on the surface. There are many colors to choose from. Since the surface is glaze, the wear resistance is slightly worse than that of vitrified tiles, and the surface gloss is also inferior to vitrified tiles. .
Applicable spaces: living room floor, kitchen, bathroom (wall)
2. Polished tiles
Polished tiles are polished tiles that are made after polishing the surface of the full-body tiles. Based on the application of infiltration technology, polished tiles can produce various imitation stone and imitation wood effects. It can be divided into infiltration type polishing tiles, micro-powder type polishing tiles, multi-tube fabric polishing tiles, and microcrystalline stone. The characteristics of polished tiles are bright surface, high hardness, and not easy to scratch.
Applicable space: It is generally used in public areas such as living rooms and restaurants. It is not suitable for use in spaces with high moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms.
3. Vitrified tiles
Vitrified tiles are made of quartz sand and mud fired in a certain proportion, and then polished and brightened without polishing. The surface is as smooth and translucent as a glass mirror. It is the hardest type of all ceramic tiles. Vitrified tiles It is superior to ordinary glazed tiles, polished tiles and general marble in terms of water absorption, edge straightness, bending strength, acid and alkali resistance, etc. But it gets dirty easily and is not slip-resistant.
Applicable space: suitable for living room, bedroom, walkway, etc.
4. Full body brick
Full-body tiles are unglazed porcelain tiles, and the material and color of the front and back sides are the same, and they have good anti-skid and wear resistance; most of what we usually call "anti-skid tiles" It is a full-body brick, which is a kind of wear-resistant brick. Although there are still varieties such as full-body bricks with seepage patterns, their designs and colors are not as good as glazed bricks.
Applicable space: widely used on floors such as balconies and kitchens, and generally less used on walls
5. Microcrystalline stone
It is a new type of building material. The main method is to compound a layer of crystallized glass on the vitrified stone, so it has strong gloss and permeability, and the effect is relatively high-end and luxurious. , the price is also relatively expensive, so it is often used in TV background walls.
Applicable space: Because it is extremely wear-resistant, it is suitable for wall mounting and not suitable for paving on the floor
6. Imitation marble tiles
The texture, color, texture, feel and visual effects of imitation marble tiles are completely realistic to those of natural marble. The polished surface of high-quality marble tiles has a mirror-like luster, which can clearly reflect the scenery and make the space transparent and bright. Light-colored marble tiles make the overall space cleaner, while dark-colored marble tiles can bring out a sense of three-dimensionality and fashion in the space.
Applicable space: It can be used in living rooms, bedrooms, corridors, restaurants and other spaces. It can also be used in special spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and balconies.
2. Brick selection skills
1, look
The product has high gloss - the higher the gloss, the better the decorative effect!
2. Weigh
Heavier ceramic tiles mean higher product density. When you are on site, you can weigh the ceramic tiles and feel the weight. Taking 800*800 floor tiles as an example, one piece is about 15kg.
3. Scrape
The hardness of ceramic tiles is high, and the product is wear-resistant; the quality can be seen from the traces. Check the surface quality of the ceramic tiles. You can scrape them with a hard object to see if they are scratch-resistant.
4. Knock
The sound of knocking ceramic tiles is crisp and clear; the most important thing when choosing ceramic tiles is to consider quality issues. There are many standards for identifying the quality of ceramic tiles. You can knock them. The crisp sound indicates that the ceramic tiles have high porcelain density and good quality.
5. Rub
When purchasing, check with the naked eye whether there are any pinholes on the surface. If there are any, it means that the glaze is not completely integrated and may easily accumulate dirt. You can use some pens to write on it to see if it can be wiped off.
6. Water absorption
You can drop water on the back of the ceramic tile to see how fast the water soaks after it spreads. Generally speaking, the slower the water absorption is, the greater the density of the ceramic tile is; conversely, the faster the water absorption is, the sparse density is. Comparing the two, the one that absorbs water slowly is of better quality.
The above content is the content of the article shared by Zhongtaojun. When buying ceramic tiles to decorate a house, we must first understand clearly What types of ceramic tiles are, and then combine them to see what is suitable for our home. It just depends on what style and type of tiles you choose to choose the tiles. Finally, I hope everyone can choose the tiles that suit your home! ! !
