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 | Vitrified tile is a tile which has been processed in such a way that it has very very low porosity (and water absorption) which make it stain resistant and very strong. |
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| | Why is a Vitrified tile superior to the ordinary Ceramic tile? |
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The manufacturing process of the Vitrified tiles is far more superior than Ceramic tiles. The Vitrified tiles are also homogeneous and consistent in composition. Ceramic tiles have merely a decorative coat on the top and hence their composition is not consistent. |
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| | What is the difference between Vitrified tiles and porcelano tile? |
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Vitrified tiles are unglazed tiles. Their polish is achieved by very hard materials and they are very very strong and durable, whereas porcelano tiles are glazed tiles and their durability is as good as the durability of the glaze applied over them. And glaze are not hard and scratch resistant as the vitrified tiles. |
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| | Are all tiles stain resistant? |
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No all tile are not stain resistant, stain resistance depends on the water absorption(WA). The higher the WA lower the stain resistance and vice versa vitrified tiles have high stain resistance because of their very low WA. |
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| | What is the difference between 'polished' and 'unpolished'? |
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Vitrified tiles come in polished and unpolished finishes. As the name goes, the polished tiles have sheen while the unpolished ones, do not have sheen. |
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| | What are the different types of fixing tiles? |
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The tiles can be either dry fixed or wet fixed. In dry fixing the tiles are fixed by using conventional cement mortar. In wet fixing this is done by using special adhesives that can fix tiles directly on the existing flooring, which can be of any type, and even on metal floorings. |
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| | What is laying with spacers? |
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Tiles can be laid with readily available plastic spacers, thereby achieving a uniform gap, and the same can be grouted with suitable grouting compounds. |
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| | Where can tiles be used? |
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Tiles can be used in virtually any part of the house like bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, portico, foyer, drive way, drawing / living rooms, study, lobby, pooja room etc. They can be used both on the walls and floors. Some special tiles can be used in industries too. |
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| | Is it possible to fit new tiles on an old tiled floor? |
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Yes it definitely is possible to fit new tiles on top of an old tiled floor providing that none of the underneath tiles are loose or uneven. However it is not advisable as the cost would be high and you would be reducing the headroom (height between the floor and the ceiling). However if you still want to go ahead, then see that the existing surface provides a good 'grip'. If the existing flooring is of glazed tiles then they have to be roughened to give a good grip for the new floor.There are some other factors also that you have to take into consideration before deciding to fit new tiles on an old tiled floor. The most important being the finished floor level. You need to allow for the thickness of the tiles that you are laying, plus approximately 6-12 mm for the cement slurry/adhesive, depending on the type of flooring to be laid. Once this thickness is added on top of your existing floor, will you still be able to open doors. |
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| | How are vitrified tiles affected by the use of hydrochloric acid which is commonly used to clean the floors? |
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Vitrified tiles are not affected by the use of hydrochloric acid as a cleaner. |
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| | Do vitrified tiles have a homogeneous body? |
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Yes they have a homogeneous body. |
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| | What is the effect on Vitrified tiles in the event of fire? |
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Vitrified tiles are not affected by fire and are absolutely fire safe flooring material. |
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