Tile flooring Brisbane – Not all tiles are made the same, they are made of various materials with different finishes and uses. It can be overwhelming trying to find the right quality tile for your project, here at North Side Construction, we want to make tile flooring easy for you.
Below is a handy guide to common tile terminology and what to be mindful of when selecting your tile for flooring.
Different Types of Tiles for Flooring
Creating tiles is very similar to baking a cake. Different mixes produce a variation of designs and types. Like a cake, tiles are made by mixing different natural materials and then ‘frosted’ by printing and glazes. They are then fired in an extremely hot oven called a kiln and come out as the tiles you see in our online store.
Understanding a tile composition can help you select the perfect tile for your budget and application.
Here are the common types of tile materials:
Ceramic Tiles
- Usually made from natural clay and sometimes sand mixed with water
- Best suited to residential and recreational spaces
- Available glazed and unglazed
There are two types of ceramic tiles:
- Glazed Ceramic: A thin coat of liquefied glass (glaze) is applied over the surface making them moisture and stain-resistant.
- Unglazed Ceramic: Has no glaze and is more porous.
Pro: Widely available, relatively affordable, easy to cut, easy to maintain, easy to repair.
Con: Prone to cracking in extremely cold weather.
Porcelain Tiles
- Made from special clay, fine sand and feldspar
- Fired and pressed at higher rates than ceramic tiles making them more durable.
- Porcelain tiles suit almost all applications.
Pro: More durable than ceramic tiles. Easier to maintain. Can be used in more spaces such as exteriors and high-traffic areas
Con: Can be a bit more pricy and sometimes harder to cut
Here are 5 types of Porcelain tiles:
- Unglazed Porcelain: Made from powdered coloured clay that is compressed tightly.
- Glazed Porcelain: Has an additional firing process where a thin coat of liquefied glass (glaze) is applied.
- Polished Porcelain: The Porcelain surface is polished using a diamond disk.
- Double Charged Porcelain: Two layers of clay are compressed together making a generally plain design tile with earthy colouring.
- Colour-bodied porcelain: The colour of the pattern goes from the surface to the base.
Tile Finishes
- Matt Tiles: A non-shiny glaze that has a flat non-reflective finish
- Satin Tiles: A soft low sheen appearance achieved from light polishing.
- Gloss Tiles: A shiny glaze that has a reflective finish
- Lappato Tiles: A shiny texture that gives a semi-gloss look
- Structured Tiles: A tile that has rough random texture or protruding geometric shapes
- Textured Tiles: A tile that has a smooth-rough textured feeling.
- Honed Tiles- A smooth matt tile that has had a soft polishing
Tile Edges
This is the type of edge the tile has, there are three common types:
- Pressed Edge or Cushion Edge: A slightly rounded edge formed by the tile mould or pressing.
- Rectified Edge: A perfectly straight edge that has been precisely machined.
- Handmade Edges: An organic edge formed by handcrafting processes.
North Side Construction | Best Tile Flooring Company in Brisbane
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Contact Details
Phone: 0458-471-327
Email: info@northsideconstruction.com.au
Address: 24 Murphy Rd, Zillmere QLD
FAQs on Tile Flooring Brisbane
Question1. What are the types of tiles used for flooring?
Answer. There are two types of tiles used for flooring.
Ceramic Tiles – These are made from natural clay; sometime sand mixed with water
Porcelain Tiles – These are made from special clay, fine sand, and feldspar.
Question2. Are installing tiles beneficial for healthy living?
Answer. Yes, installing tiles is a way to healthy living. Tiles are hygienic and odourless, and so does not contain any allergens. Also, it is easy to maintain tiles with chemical-free cleaning methods.
