Various materials are used for lining of floors and walls. However, few of them were able to reduce the demand for all their favorite ceramic tiles. After all, sometimes it is precisely this facing material that is almost indispensable in the repair work.
Ceramic tiles have a lot of advantages, not at all inferior in this strength such materials such as reinforced concrete and cement, and even exceeding it by about 20 times. Tiles, like clinker brick, facing, the price of which is low, resistant to damage, does not bend. Tiles of ceramics and sufficient thickness differs, which provides it with significant rigidity. Due to the content in its composition, the tile is the owner of excellent frost -resistant characteristics. The presence of more pores provides a stronger absorption of moisture, which can break the tile. Therefore, the frost resistance of the tile is determined primarily by its density. Ceramics tile also finds its use in the cladding of fireplaces and furnaces, since it has wonderful fire -resistant and refractory characteristics. A special advantage of such material in this case is not only the possession of refractory properties, but also the ability to protect against the fire of the lined surface, without the release of toxic substances.
Ceramic tiles are characterized by high thermal conductivity. Moreover, quickly received heat, the material immediately gives back. Therefore, in our climate, the most relevant is the use of tiles as a floor covering in combination with heating. But in a warm climate, on the contrary, this quality of the tile is only an advantage. A similar facing material of the racks to the effects of UV rays, that is, the sun’s rays in no way affect the properties of the tiles and its color. That is why often tiles of ceramics are used not only in well -lit sunny rooms, but also as an external cladding of the building. It is characteristic of tiles and antistatic, which means cleanliness and comfort in the house, since dust does not stick to this material. Most of the hospital premises, for example, are lined with ceramic tiles, since this material is the most hygienic of all the others. Cheap tiles for the kitchen are not inferior in comparison with other materials and in its decorative properties. It is represented in various colors and in all the variety of patterns.
Due to its water resistance, strength, wear resistance, ceramic tiles can be used both when facing a terrace or pool, as well as floor and walls indoors.The practicality of this material has been proved for a long time during impeccable operation for many years.