About ceramic wall and floor tiles

• Ceramic tiles can be made to virtually any specification – including size, colour and thickness – and the product choice is simply vast.
• Once fitted, ceramic wall tiles are remarkably easy to maintain.
• Ceramic tiles are made from a clay or silicate mixture and are then kiln fired to produce the end product. Red or white clay is typically used, although the final appearance of the ceramic tile depends on the exact manufacturing process. A protective glaze or non-slip coating can be added to make tiles suitable for different environments, including bathrooms and kitchens.
• Porcelain tiles are produced in the same way, except different types of clay are used and more layers are involved in the manufacturing process, leading to a denser and much less porous product that is moisture resistant and non-absorbent.
• Porcelain tiles are more expensive than non-porcelain ceramic wall tiles, but they are an excellent and elegant choice for bathrooms, and other wet spaces in your home including pool and spa areas.