First, the classification of tiles Before choosing tiles, you first need to understand different types of tiles. According to different materials and surface treatment methods, ceramic tiles can be divided into the following categories.
1. Fully glazed tiles: tiles with completely glazed surfaces. It is made by firing a ceramic blank into a ceramic blank and then polishing the surface of the ceramic blank. Full glazing is to cover the glaze evenly on the surface of the porcelain blank, and then fire it at high temperature, so that the glaze and the porcelain blank can be integrated to form a smooth and beautiful surface. It is characterized by smooth and bright overall effect, wear resistance, antifouling and easy cleaning, and is a common material for indoor floor and wall decoration.
2. Polished brick: Polished brick is a kind of ceramic tile, and the surface of ceramic tile is polished. Polished tiles have very smooth surface, high glossiness and reflectivity, and good visual effect in interior decoration. Polished tiles are usually used for indoor floor decoration, but due to their smooth and slippery surfaces, special attention should be paid to safety when using them.
3. Vitrified brick: The surface of glazed tile is vitrified by special process, with fine and smooth surface and high compressive strength, which is suitable for floor and wall. Its color and texture are diverse, and we can customize it according to our own needs. Its surface can present marble, wood grain, stone and other effects, which has high decorative effect and artistic value. At the same time, vitrified brick also has the characteristics of wear resistance, corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and is suitable for the decoration of indoor and outdoor walls, floors, kitchens, bathrooms and other places.
4. Antique bricks: Antique bricks are usually made of cement, fine sand, pigments and additives. Its main features are durability, frost resistance and waterproof. The surface is treated with antique technology, with natural texture and color, which is suitable for retro decoration. Its installation is relatively simple. Generally, bricks are stuck to the ground or wall with glue or mortar. However, attention should be paid to the smoothness and dryness of the base before installation to ensure the paste effect and service life of antique bricks.
5. Mosaic tiles: Mosaic tiles are small-sized tiles, usually made of ceramics, glass, stone or metal. They are usually small in size and are usually collage patterns composed of squares, which are mostly used for local decoration such as toilets and kitchens, and can be below 1x 1 inch. These small tiles can be used to create various patterns, images or decorative effects.
Second, the key points of ceramic tile purchase 1. When purchasing ceramic tiles, we need to pay attention to some details, so as to select products with good quality and meet the demand. First, we need to check the identification information on the product packaging box. This information includes factory name, address, product name, after-sales service telephone number, specification, quantity, trademark, production date and implementation standard. At the same time, we should also pay attention to whether there is a 3C certification mark. This information can help us understand the source, quality and after-sales service of products.
2. Secondly, when observing the surface color and flatness of ceramic tiles, we should pay attention to whether the color is clear, and the more reflective the better. In addition, you can also scrape the glaze lightly with a hard object to check the quality. If the surface quality is good, the service life of ceramic tiles can be guaranteed.
3, the third point is to piece together to see the size. Field measurement, use a ruler or tape measure to measure the four sides and diagonal of the tile. Common floor tile sizes are 600× 1200, 800×800 and 600×600. The correct size can ensure that there is no gap when laying tiles, thus ensuring the beauty and use effect.
The fourth point is to knock on the face and listen to the sound. Tap the surface of the tile gently and listen to the sound to distinguish the density. The crisp sound shows that the tiles have high density and good quality. If the sound is dull or echoing, it means that the quality of tiles is not good.
5. The fifth point is the durability of dripping water. The lower the water absorption of ceramic tile, the higher its inherent stability, and the more suitable it is for the space with high moisture and steam content. You can observe the seepage velocity of the tiles with the water drops on the back. Tiles with slow or impermeable water permeability are of better quality, because they can effectively prevent moisture from infiltrating into the surface.
6. The sixth point is visual inspection. If there are pinholes on the surface of ceramic tile, it means that the glaze is not completely fused and it is easy to accumulate stolen goods. You can also write on the tile to see if it can be erased. The surface of good quality ceramic tile should be flat and pinhole-free, and it is not easy to leave defects such as stains.
7. The last point is to look at the waterproofness of ceramic tiles. Drop water on the back of the tile, and observe seepage velocity after the water is dispersed. The slower the water absorption, the higher the density and the better the quality of tiles. This kind of ceramic tile can effectively prevent moisture from infiltrating into the surface, thus maintaining its beauty and service life.
In a word, choosing suitable tiles and correct construction methods is an important link in tile paving in new house decoration. When purchasing ceramic tiles, we need to comprehensively consider the above points, so as to choose products with good quality and meet the demand.