Tiles: Users' Experience, feedback and reviews |
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| Cost | Rs 30 to 200 per sft. |
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| Raw Material | The word tile flooring is used for many type of floorings and here we will discuss ceramic tiles. These tiles are made from porcelain, fired clay or ceramic with a glazed surface. These are available in both shining surface and rough surfaces which also makes them suitable for areas that tend to become slippery.
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| Implementation Raw Material | Tiles of all types are laid on the base coat with 12-20 mm thick cement mortar 1:3 and joint should be filled with white cement. Base coat is usually broken bricks or moti-rodi. If an existing cement flooring is already done then the tiles can be implemented on top of that using tiles adhesive. This implementation procedure is quicker compared to the implementation done through base coat.
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| Style/Finishing | | Tile flooring is one of the fastest growing trends in flooring and comes in a large variety of colors, styles and patterns. Now a days, non-standard size tiles such as 800 mm by 800 mm and similar are also available in the market which look pretty stylish. Now a days tiles are being made using nano technology where the raw material used for the top layer is made of very small particles which are resistant to dust and keep the tiles clean for longer durations. |
| Maintenance | - The tiles are easily maintainable as these tiles are easily swiped, mopped and cleaned.
- Once you make sure that the tiles are implemented properly using the right leveling, you will not have to worry about the tiles for a long time.
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| Advantages | - Tile flooring are very strong.
- This type of flooring is easy to clean and maintain being stain free, acid and alkali resistant.
- Glazed tiles have a very high abrasion resistant.
- This flooring does not attract dust.
- Bacteria free.
- Good insulators.
- Fire proof.
- Do not require polishing etc
- Easy to lay and ready for use in a matter of 48 hours after laying .
- Available in many shades.
- There are anti slip tile variant available in the market.
- Infact, this is an architect marvel, with the infinite combination available in terms of design, color and finish, a designer can extend her imagination and create unique wall and floor design.
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| Disadvantages | - The biggest disadvantage of tile flooring is that tiles can easily break.
- Tiles are slippery in nature so be careful when you order tile and see which areas would require non-slippery tiles.
- Tiles are generally cool underfoot so in cold weather places they should be merged with wooden flooring to make sure a warmth is provided in the flooring design
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| Uses | | It is used in flooring in interior and exterior of buildings except pathway where special type of exterior pathway tiles are used. It is also used on walls decoration in kitchen, bath room and entry gates or similar exterior places etc. |
| Size Availability | Tiles are available from 4’’x4’’ to 36’’x 36’’. They are available in square and rectangular shape.
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| Thickness | Wall tiles are 5mm in thickness. Floor tiles range from 6mm to 7mm in thickness.
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| Strength | | These tiles are scratch resistant, stain resistant and durable. |
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