When we mention porcelain, what jumps to mind? Figurines and china, no doubt. But it's far too delicate for flooring, right? Actually, that is so very wrong. Porcelain flooring's hardness is between ceramic and natural stone. The price is also generally a little higher than ceramic tile and lower than stone. Porcelain is more resistant to water than many...

A mosaic tile backsplash can be a beautiful additions to a kitchen, bath or bar area. The mixing of colors and textures can create a one-of-a-kind look that takes a simple little space and turns it into a showstopper. Defining MosaicsFirst, let's start with a quick definition. At its most basic level, mosaic is the art of combining small tiles (glass, ...

In general, a marble floor requires little maintenance. While neglect will spoil its appearance, it will not normally impair its serviceability. When properly maintained, it is doubtful whether marble floors can be excelled by any other type for brilliance and timeless beauty.Routine maintenance should be carried out with a solution of neutral detergent i...

Manual floor: good goods are not cheap Recently, the reporter interviewed a number of flooring manufacturers learned to hand-craft to create the floor, with enduring atmosphere. The reporter saw a lot of "volcanic series of the floor", each piece is hand-made floor, anaerobic baking treatment, the table panels to carbonaceous. After the format...

Today bathrooms are bright and nicely decorated places that reflect the ambience or the mood of the rest of the house. While some people nowadays spend fortune in the construction of their bathroom, you can just opt experimenting with bathroom tiles to get an amazing result. As far as selecting bathroom shower tile is concerned, there are many different...

Tile information Chapter sixteen- discussion of tile standard The new standard of tile industry is a new requirement compared to the old one in 1999. After the implementation of new standards, the original standard will be entirely repealed. So whatkind of changes of the standard compared to previous version? What’s the effect in binding and regu...

Tile information Chapter fifteen-cleaning and maintenance methods of ceramic tiles Ceramic tile is one of the most durable and easiest to maintain surfaces you can choose from for your walls, floors, counter tops, etc. With proper care and minimum maintenance, it will retain its original beauty and luster for many years. No special or unusual treatmen...

Tile information Chapter fourteen-Hand Painted Tile If you want to give your home a creative and artistic touch, then the most suitable option is to use hand painted tiles. Hand painting is one of the most popular methods for decorating tiles. Hand painted ceramic tiles not only improve the aesthetic value of your home, but also increase its resale val...

Tile information Chapter thirteen- the new tiles New texture of the tiles Tiles to the development of today, has shaken off the shackles of surface texture. Bright white ceramic tiles sometimes become “metal”, sometimes “rock”, sometimes “solid wood”, interpreting in a different fashion.Imitation wood tiles This kind...

Tile information Chapter twelve- Chinese tile industry analysis Tiles are decorative materials that leading the fashion trend. In recent years, with the real estate market development, Chinese tile’s production and consumption have been increased by big margins. Chinese tile not only has various patterns, large quantities and full varieties, but a...