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Glazed Tile:
Most of the common ceramic floor tiles have
either a glazed, or unglazed surface. The
glazed tiles have a special ceramic coating
that is applied to the body of the tile and
then fired under tremendous heat. The
glazing becomes hard and non-porous
resulting in a flooring that is, Stain
Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Fire
Resistant, Slip Resistant, and doesn't fade
from sun light.
Unglazed Floor
Tile (Pavers): There is no glazing or
any other coating applied to these tiles.
Because these tiles are porous it is
recommended that a special penetrating
sealant be used to maintain this type of
floors and to help prevent stains from
seeping into the pores of the tiles. Their
color is the same on the face of the tile as
it is on the back resulting in very durable
tiles that do not show the effects of heavy
traffic.
Natural Stone
Marble:
Marble is a natural product and is not made
in a factory. For this reason no 2 pieces of
marble look the same and the veining is a
natural characteristic in all marble. Extra
care should be used when cleaning and all
abrasives and acidic cleaners should never
be used when cleaning.
Granite:
This is another natural stone and is not
manufactured in a factory. Granite can be
used indoors or outdoors and is less porous
than marble. It is still recommended that
you use a sealant to protect the finish from
staining.
Slate: A
naturally textured surface that works well
in both formal and informal areas. Slate is
a soft, porous material and we recommend
that you used a sealant to protect the
finish.
Porcelain:
Tile-The strength of porcelain comes from
unique clays that are fired at extreme temps
which produce denser tile for unmatched
durability that outperforms even granite.
Select tiles can be used indoors, as well as
outdoors. Porcelain tile offers exceptional
stain and water resistance.
Grout:
Grout is a mixture of cement and a color
additive. For tile floors with wider spaces
between each tile sand is added to the
grout. Also a liquid latex additive can be
added to the grout to give better resiliency
to the grouted areas. For ease of
maintenance a penetrating sealant should be
used on the grout. It should be noted you
may see a change in color of your grout over
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