Low Cost Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic is mainly produced from a mixture of non metal mining materials like clay, kaolin, feldspar, quartz sand, and others, then processed at high temperatures. While the tiles are made in standard sizes, they often differ with regards to surface hardness.

In other countries, particularly ASEAN member countries, abundant raw materials as well as cheap labor costs for making ceramics have enabled buyers to purchase them at lower prices than the available levels in international markets. This signals good projections for ceramic-related businesses in other countries, with the rapid growth of the ceramic tile flooring industry, closely followed by the ceramic tableware industry. As an example, in Indonesia, ceramic products produced in large scale quantities include wall tiles, floor tiles, bricks and roof tiles.

Types of Ceramic Tiles

Producing ceramic tiles involves the initial processing of raw materials, forming and shaping by pressing, glazing and then printing and firing inside kilns. Most producers of ceramic tiles end up with two types of tile: glazed tiles and unglazed tiles. For glazed tiles, the glaze can either be applied before or after firing, and is usually done by spraying or dipping the tiles.

Ceramic tile sizes can vary from 200 cm sq to more than 900 cm sq in surface. Tiles are available in all kinds of assorted colors, with plain or textured designs. A new type of tile called Granito is exclusively made from high quality raw materials with a glazed surface and is mainly used for expensive luxury homes and multistory buildings.

The Right Choice

Ceramic tile makes an excellent flooring material for any part of your home, particularly in areas with high traffic and constant exposure to dirt and water like entryways, bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. The tiles can be purchased from most home centers, large discount outlets and tile specialty stores, which usually carry the best selection of merchandise and have knowledgeable sales staff. A majority of these stores can also lend you sample tile boards, so you can have an idea how the tiles will look in the actual area of your home where they will be installed. In addition, installing a ceramic tile floor can be an enjoyable and rewarding do-it-yourself project, as long as you have the right tools, materials and some patience.

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