Why use Ceramic / Porcelain Tiles? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ceramic tiles are dynamic. Their unique character, texture, and naturally-made material add energy, excitement, and enchantment to any room. Ceramic tiles have been around for centuries and, with modern technology, manufacturers have created new design and application possibilities that were not available as recently as 10 years ago. If you have never used ceramic tiles before, or if it has been a long time, you will be amazed at the wide selection of colours, sizes, shapes, and new textures that are now available. Simple Ingredients make them Sensational Ceramic Tiles are a natural product made of clay, a number of other naturally occurring minerals, and water. Porcelain Tiles are a particular type of ceramic tile made using a special type of clay and a different process. Porcelain is a much higher density material than standard ceramic tiles making them generally heavier and harder. There are also different types of Porcelain with varying technical characteristics that have an effect on the quality and the price. All Grespania tiles are Porcelain tiles ranging from very high quality to medium quality porcelain. Because of their higher density and consequently lower water absorption, Porcelain tiles are suitable for outdoor use where normal ceramic tiles are not. A tiles that absorbs water, if used outdoors, can result in a broken tile in freezing temperatures  when the water freezes and expands inside the tile causing breakage. All Porcelain Tiles can therefore be called Ceramic Tiles however not all Ceramic Tiles are Porcelain. Glazed Ceramic Tiles, whether Porcelain or not, have a ceramic coating applied to the tile body, which gives the tile its colour and finish. Glazed ceramic tiles are the natural choice for interior floors and walls and, in the case of Porcelain tiles, for outdoors. Glazed Ceramic Tiles have numerous qualities as listed below: Durability - a properly installed ceramic tile will outperform and outlast nearly any other floor covering product created for the same application. Easy Care - Glazed Ceramic Tiles resist stains, odours, and dirt. They can be cleaned up with a damp mop, sponge, or common household cleaners. Scratch Resistant - Scratch resistance is measured on a scale of I to V with I being the least resistant (softest) and V being the most resistant (hardest). Grade III and Grade IV are extremely resistant to scratching and you never have to worry about a cut or a tear as with some other types of floors. Most Grespania tiles have a rating of IV with a few having a III rating and a few others having a V rating. On the Products page of this website the scratch resistance is shown against each tile. Environmentally Friendly - Ceramic tiles are manufactured using natural materials and do not retain odours, allergens, or bacteria. In addition the materials used to lay ceramic tiles are, except in special circumstances, non-toxic inert chemicals that are water-based. Beautiful and Versatile - an unlimited number of colours, sizes, styles, shapes, and textures that will add rich beauty and character to any room's decor. Fire Resistant - ceramic tiles do not burn nor emit toxic fumes. Even hot kitchen pans will not scorch or melt the surface of glazed ceramic tiles. Water Resistant -Properly manufactured glazed ceramic tiles are impervious to water. There are, however ,on the market many cheap ceramic tiles which do not  have a properly glazed surface and require expensive sealing to make them usable. All tiles sold by Bright Tiles come with the exclusive 25 Year Guarantee which safeguards the quality of the glaze.

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