Quick Guide for Tiles | Types & Uses


Every House Owner or Resident should be aware of Tiles and their types as they are the most extensively used building material for designing your home. You always need to know about the material type before installation. Choosing the right type of tile according to its application is a wise step before renovating or building your home or commercial space.

There are tonnes of varieties in Tiles depending upon the materials, surface, installation. There are a variety of tiles like Floor Tiles, Wall Tiles, Parking Tiles available in numerous colours, shades and sizes. So, here are some tiles types based upon their availability in the market.

Types of Tiles based on Materials are as follows:

Porcelain Tiles: This type of tiles is made up of finely grounded denser clay and burnt at high temperature to eliminate moisture from the tile which make the tile harder and denser. Due to its properties, it is mostly used for Flooring for densely populated areas like Commercial places, Residential Homes. The water absorption is less than 0.5% for Porcelain Tiles and the cost is higher when compared to ceramic tiles.

Ceramic Tiles: These are the non-porcelain tiles. These Tiles are made up of natural clay, sand, quartz, feldspar and water. These materials are finely ground and moulded to the required shape, generally either in square or rectangle and fired in a kiln to make it free from moisture. The clay used in this is less dense than that of clay used in Porcelain. They are extensively used in Flooring, Walls, Kitchen Countertops, Walkways and patios (an outdoor paved area which is connected to a house generally used for recreation or dining).

Vitrified Tile: Vitrified tile is a Ceramic Tile which is less porous. These tiles are used in such places where they can withstand under heavy pressure and are durable. The best use of Vitrified Tiles is at the dining room, bedroom and living room as Flooring and Wall Coverings available in customized designs according to your taste and choice.

Mosaic Tile: These are small pieces of tiles in which each piece is lesser than 2 inches in length and breadth. They are available in several numbers of shapes. These same tiles are laid to form creative patterns which give us a unique and elegant look. These tiles are made up of glass, stone, real pebbles, metal, porcelain, ceramic and many more. These tiles are used anywhere, whether it could be a living room, kitchen, bathroom.

Cement Tile: These tiles are mostly Handmade and are the oldest tiles type existing from Centuries. To manufacture a Cement Tile, we just require a few materials which are easily available in the market. They are Portland Cement, a mould, colour pigments to die and a hydraulic press. These tiles can be used in a hallway, bathroom, kitchen, balcony, living room, rooftop. Can also be used at Workplaces like Offices.



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