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What is a vitrified tile? |
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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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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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Why should I use Vitrified Tiles instead of Marble or Natural Granite? |
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Vitrified Tiles have far superior properties compared to marble or natural granite because being a manufactured product their quality is controlled whereas in naturally occurring marble and granite good quality is just a coincidence. Vitrified tiles posses much better mechanical strength (MOR), scratch resistance, resistance to acids, alkalies and chemicals, resistance to staining etc compared to marble or natural granite. Marble is a very soft material and hence its abrasion resistance is approximately 3 whereas vitrified tiles have an abrasive resistance of 6-7 on MOH scale. Marble is calcium carbonate which is strongly attached by Hydrochloric acid which is commonly used in toilet & floor cleaning. Marble yellows over extended time duration whereas vitrified tiles retains their colour for decades. Polished natural granite shows several surface defects and a good quality is just a matter of chance whereas vitrified tiles are guaranteed for consistent good quality. Marble laying is very cumberrsom and time consuming whereas vitrified tiles may be laid in a matter of hours and put to use after 48 hours. |
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Can I tile over tile or should I remove them? |
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It is always advisable to remove the old tiles because when fixed over thin set of cement mortar the upper level can be maintained and upper surface of tow tile can be matched. In laying tile over tile firstly cement mortar cannot be used because it will not grip on the previous toles. For this purpose tile adhesive is more desirable but it cannot absorb the thickness variation will show up by the same amount on the surface also. |
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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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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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