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What are glazed tiles?

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Rosy Jenny answered

Glazed tile is a type of ceramic tile to which a glaze has been applied. 

After the glaze is painted or sprayed on, the tile is filed at high temperatures, causing a chemical reaction, which makes the glaze vitrify, essentially turning it  into glass.

Ceramic tile is made from clay which is rolled out into a flat sheet and then cut into tiles which may be rectangular, triangular, square, hexagonal, or anything in between. If you want to use them, then they can be used for fireplaces, fountains, columns, corbels, rosettes, plinths blocks and mouldings 

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Sana Liaqatali answered

The glaze coating is comprised of liquid colored glass and is applied and baked to the surface of the bisque under very high temperatures. The liquid glass coating is what creates the texture, design and color of a glazed tile and protects the body of the tile from staining. The colors in the glaze come from various minerals, such as zinc, mercury, copper, gold, silver, etc.

Glazing allows ceramic tile to be offered in unlimited colors and designs. If the glazed surface is scratched or damaged you cannot repair the tile, just replace it. Glazed ceramic tile are generallt used in residential areas only, such as bathrooms, kitchens, walls and countertops. Some of the features of glazed ceramic tile are:

  • Stain Resistant
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Fire Resistant
  • Fade resistance to direct sunlight
  • Slip Resistant
  • Easy to Clean

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