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    The document provides information on best practices for checking the quality of ceramic tiles at a construction site. It lists several steps to evaluate tiles, including ensuring proper size and thickness, uniform color and texture, absence of cracks or defects, sharp edges and corners, and water absorption below 10%. The summary also notes that additional laboratory tests can further analyze properties like crazing and chemical resistance for large projects.

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    Best Practice to Check the Quality of

    Ceramic Tiles at the Site!


    Materials

    Oct 27, 2017

    Gharpedia.com

    Ceramic tiles are thin slabs manufactured through the process of heating and cooling clays,
    silica, fluxes, colouring with other mineral raw materials. It is generally used as coverings for
    floors, walls or facades.

    Ceramic tiles come in a wide array of colors, sizes, shapes, textures, and finishes. They are
    square and rectangular in shape, but they also appear in different shapes, like triangles, circles,
    rhombs and similar to achieve the desired look and feel. Besides size, shape, and design, ceramic
    tiles differ in technical characteristics based on their use (like wall lining, floor covering, indoor
    or outdoor), exposed to low temperature, chemical substances and wear and tear.

    Also Read: Basic Things to Know About Ceramic Tiles

    The classification of ceramic tiles based on shaping Process is:

     Extruded Tiles (Shape A): Further Classified in Split Tiles and Quarry Tiles
     Pressed Tiles (Shape B): Further Classified in Vitrified Tiles, Semi Vitrified Tiles, Fully
    Vitrified Tiles
     Cast Tiles (Shape C):

    The classification of ceramic tiles based on the degree of vitrification and water absorption
    is:

     Glazed Tiles
     Non-Glazed Tiles
     Engobed Tiles

    The basic types of ceramic tiles are sinter, terracotta, majolica, tiles with red biscuits, tiles with
    white biscuit and mosaic.

    Also Read:

    Properties of Ceramic Tiles

    Pros & Cons of Ceramic Tiles

    Things to Keep in Mind while Buying Ceramic Tiles


    Courtesy -Shutterstock

    Best Practice to Check a Ceramic Tiles Quality on the site:


    (Best Practice to Check a Glazed Tiles, Non-Glazed Tiles, Engobed Tiles, Pressed Tiles,
    Extruded Tiles, and Cast Tiles quality)

     The size of ceramic tiles should be perfectly square or rectangular. The dimension should
    be as per actual size and tolerance should not exceed 1mm in length and breadth and
    tolerance should not exceed 3mm in thickness.
     It should have uniform colour and texture.
     It should be firm enough to resist breaking and cracking.
     Ceramic tiles edges should be sharp and perfectly at a right angle, and not broken at
    corner.
     It should be checked for curvature and warping by putting tiles on the perfectly flat
    surface.
     The diagonals of Ceramic tiles should be perfect and both should measure same in length.
     The top finishing and glazing should be uniform and good. It should not have been
    chipped off.
     The thickness of ceramic tiles should not be less than 5 mm and corner should not be bent
    or broken.
     Water absorption of ceramic tiles should not exceed 10% of its dry weight when kept
    immersed in water for 24 hours.
     The top surface of ceramic tiles should be checked for evenness. The top surface must be
    smooth and even.
     It should be free from cracks, depressions, holes, specks, spots and cavities. It should be
    scratch resistant.
     The test should be done to check the resistance of glazing to chemical substances that are
    used during cleaning in households.

    Above are the basic field tests and if you want to really check the material quality, there are
    certain laboratory test like water absorption, crazing and chemical resistance, etc. In today’s
    global markets, it is necessary to test all materials in the laboratory, particularly for a large
    project.

    Vitrified Tiles: Advantages & Disadvantages


    Materials

    Aug 12, 2016

    Gharpedia.com

    The vitrified tiles have certain pros and cons which homeowners have to consider while selecting
    tiles for your home. Vitrified tiles are stain resistant but it is very slippery when wet.
    Courtesy - 123rf

    Following are several pros & cons of vitrified tiles:

    Advantages/Pros:
     They are more durable and scratch resistant.
     Vitrified tiles are consistent in sizes, shades and thickness.
     Vitrified tiles are easier to install and need practically no setting time or polishing after
    laying. Therefore they can be used within 48 hours after laying.
     Vitrified tiles have very less water absorption and are stain resistant.
     Due to moisture resistant, vitrified tiles prevent bacteria and fungi from growing.
     It is easy to clean as it has shiny surface.
     These tiles will best option the flooring in wet areas as they are moisture resistant.
     The sheen is not lost very soon.
     The effect of sunlight neither alters the colour of the tiles nor causes them to fade.

    Must Read: Properties of Vitrified Tiles

    Disadvantages/Cons:

     Tiles need to be installed by an expert tile layer to ensure thin, even and neat joints
    between the tiles.
     The major disadvantage of vitrified tiles is that they are more expensive.
     The tile with the defect must be cut away along the grout lines and surrounding material
    could be damaged in the process.
     Moreover, it is quite unlikely that you will find the same tile after some years and hence
    when you buy tiles, always buy few extra pieces and serve it for public future use.
     In order to ensure the stability, high quality adhesives are used.
     Every year or after two year, the grout must be resealed or it will begin to look dirty. The
    sealant will create a hazy finish on the tiles if allowed to dry.
     It is difficult to install.
     Vitrified tiles are slippery when wet.
     Vitrified tiles are not environment friendly as the process of making them causes a
    significant cost of energy and carbon dioxide.

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