For example a 12 by 12 floor tile will actually measure 11 7 8 inches square.
Ceramic tile glossary.
Tile glossary of terms.
Ceramic tiles are suitable for all internal residential applications.
Our glossary defines language used by tile suppliers designers and installers for ceramic marble granite floor glass tile and much more.
Acid washed a treatment applied to the face of a stone to achieve a texture.
Other ratings may include.
Brushed finish a finish resulting from treating the stone surface with a coarse wire rotary brush.
Defining the language used by tile suppliers designers and installers alike.
A comprehensive glossary of ceramic porcelain and stone tile terms and definitions.
Border a strip of tile with design texture or contrasting color that creates a design concept.
Battiscopa the italian term for a bullnose trim piece.
Breaking strength the force needed to break a tile.
Scratch resistance moisture absorption.
Ratings are typically found on the tile sample or in the product catalog.
This glossary provides a collection of the tile and stone industry s terms that you should understand before you buy.
Currently the most popular ceramic floor tile are the larger sized tiles such as 13 by 13 16 by 16 and 18 by 18 sizes.
During the firing process ceramic tile will shrink on average by about 10 in size.
Most ceramic tile manufacturers use a rating system based on or supported by this group.
Adhesive used for bonding tile to a surface.