Pottery, ceramic tile

Ceramic Name "ceramics" comes from the Greek word "Keramos", which means clay. "Ceramic" refers to products made of a mixture of clay, sand and other natural materials. After cooking the mixture to give the necessary form, then blanks are fired at high temperature. "Ceramics" - is one of the most modern and advanced materials, special ceramic materials are increasingly available in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear energy. No other known materials could not completely replace the ceramic tiles for cladding floors, which in addition to its durability, aesthetics and ease of keeping it clean, and have more dignity, they form a favorable environment for human environment. Ceramic tile is also one of the oldest and finishing materials. In every country, every culture had their own special pottery mass, glazing and painting techniques. In the 70 years of XX century as a result of the connection of the old methods with the latest technology a huge number of different types of products produced by industrial methods. Over the past ten years with the development of the market range of tiles has expanded to producing countries and in design, format, and prices. A finish residential ceramic tile has become increasingly popular. Proposal ceramic tile on the market is extremely diverse in terms of technical characteristics of the product, since the range of ceramic tiles is extensive. This veneer interior floors, outdoor patios and sidewalks, interior walls, facades, staircases, swimming pools, etc. But the general properties of the lining of the same for all types of tiles, and such common features are: - the hardness and mechanical strength - stiffness - fragility - inertia. Hardness is the result of reactions and processes that occur in the mixture during firing at high temperature. Tile has a high tensile strength and high resistance to deformation. Like all ceramic materials, tiles will not deform or bend even at high loads, which can lead to its destruction. With the fragility linked a relatively low impact strength, which is typical for all ceramic materials. The material has a stable structure, and little or not at all react with other substances or the environment in which it is located. That is, tile is an inert material. Ceramic materials do not dissolve and will not change its characteristics, not only in contact with water, but also in contact with most chemicals (except hydrofluoric acid), they are less polluted and are extremely easy to care. Inertia is preserved not only at ambient temperature, but also at high temperatures. Chemical composition of ceramics does not change even during a fire. Moreover, it was proved that the fire ceramic tile provides effective protection of structures to which it is attached. This dramatically reduces the thermal effects on them and, consequently, the risk of collapse. Tile has a high hardness and mechanical strength that can withstand high loads. Nevertheless, being a finishing material, it must interact with the surface to which it is attached. Thus, to facing a long-lasting, it is critical to design and carry out tiling. Compared with other materials, tile is more durable, but the process of laying more complicated. Due to the chemical and physical inactivity, ceramic tile is also the safest material in terms of accumulation of harmful substances. Using ceramic tile can be any type of surface. Using ceramics, you can create a non-slip surfaces - rough or specially shaped. Thus, choosing ceramic tile, you can be sure that you choose a safe and reliable coverage ...