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Ceramic Tile Types

 
 

 
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Shiny versus Matte, Glazed versus Unglazed, Wet versus Dry, Light versus Dark, Rough versus Smooth, Hard versus Soft… there’s many things to consider when trying to better understanding ceramic tile.

There are many myths concerning slip-resistance of different surfaces.

It is often thought that a matte glazed surface will be slip-resistant. This is not true. Even rough glazed tiles can be slippery when wet, if not treated with the ‘Safe Solution®’ anti-slip treatment.

Everyone wants easy-clean tiles but they are willing to trade some of the ease of cleaning for greater slip-resistance and safety. Even to buy a slip-resistant tile initially is to trade some of this ease of cleaning.
 

 


 
Finding the balance between 1 to 10 needed and wanted attributes:

 
THE OBJECTIVE

The objective is to find a middle ground; to choose a tile with acceptable target qualities. To find a point where it is acceptable for cleaning and maintenance but no longer slippery. It’s not a question of shiny versus matte or even shiny versus dirty. The alternative is treating a glazed tile. It can still leave it more cleanable and slip-resistant than if an unglazed tile or a slip-resistant tile was initially selected for the floor.
 

 


 

 
 
 
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