ISO Ceramic Tile Standards & Regulations For Tile Manufacturing
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) needs no introduction as the non-governmental body promotes industrial and commercial standards for products and services at the global level. It also sets some unique standards for products and services, including the manufacturing of ceramic tiles. The ISO 13006 standard relates to the determination of ceramic tile description, sorting, features, […]
Indian Tile Industry: An Overview
As of 2012, the size of the Indian ceramic tiles industry was nearly 172 billion INR and stood on the third position in terms of global production. It also accounted for around 6% of the total world production during the same year. Top 10 Manufacturing Countries (2013) Country 2013 (Sq. m Mill.) % on 2013 […]
Five Facts That You Should Know About Engineered Quartz
Quartz is naturally occurring mineral mainly comprising oxygen and silicon atoms in a continuous framework of SiO4 and it is the second most abundant mineral in earth’s crust after feldspar. However, despite of its easy availability, it is not directly used for construction. Instead, a refined and man-made version of quartz, known as engineered quartz […]
Difference Between Glazed And Unglazed Tiles
Porcelain and ceramic tiles can be glazed or unglazed, and both come with a specific set of advantages and disadvantages; depending on the place of their installation and required functionality. Major differences between the two types are based on factors like thickness, scratch resistance, skid resistance, stain resistance, design pattern and finishing. For a better […]
Ceramic Tiles For Kitchen Floor: Feasible Or Not
Kitchen remodeling is a basic need. That is why people keep on changing kitchen floors to make the most out of it. When it comes to choosing a flooring material, floor tiles matter the most. With new designs, patterns, and colors, homeowners get better choices. But they always swing between choosing a man-made conduction material […]
Ceramic Tile Features And Consumer Expectations
In the last decade, ceramic tile manufacturing has witnessed a big change. There is huge difference between the traditional and modern ceramic tiles. Modern tiles made of ceramic materials are highly innovative. Thanks to current manufacturing processes that yield top quality and productivity. With state-of-the-art technology and automated machines, ceramic tile companies match global tile […]
Advantages Of Using Engineered Marble
Engineered marble is primarily a composite material mainly composed of marble dust and chips, in addition to resin binder and pigments. Its major constituents are the by-products of marble mining and processing industry. Colored glass, metals or shells can also be additional constituents of engineered marble or stone. Since engineered marble minimizes wastage and utilizes […]
Advanced Ceramic: A Tailorable Material For High-Performance Tiles
Nowadays, manmade tiles are being made using an advanced technology that is quite different from traditional methods of making ceramic tiles. This technique is called advanced engineering ceramics. It is also known as high-tech ceramics, technical ceramics, engineering ceramics, high-performance ceramics, or industrial ceramics. Advanced ceramics differ from conventional ceramics when it comes to evaluating […]
7-Step Ceramic Tile Testing Procedure To Calculate Stone’s Strength
Nowadays, the use of ceramic tiles has increased in various residential and commercial construction projects. Ceramic tiles are manmade but emerge as a superb alternative to expensive natural stone. People who are not aware of the performance of ceramic tile products can evaluate the ability or strength of a tile through a 7-step ceramic tile […]