What is an unglazed tile?
A. A hardened piece of clay. Q. What is a glazed tile? A.A glazed tile is the same as an unglazed tile except that a protective glass coating is applied to its surface Q. What determines the durability of a tile? A. The hardness of the glaze The density of the clay (Bisque) Q. Are unglazed tiles as stain resistant as glazed tiles? A. No. While some very dense unglazed tiles are highly stain resistant, a glazed tile is practically stain proof. Q. Are shade variations more common in glazed or unglazed tiles? A. Both. Most consumers prefer shade, and even colour variations in unglazed or glazed tiles. It adds character to the installation. Q. What is a glaze? A. it’s a liquid glass coating that is sprayed or poured on the tiles surface and hardened in the oven. Q. What are the glazes’ colours made of? A. A mixture of various minerals such as zinc, copper, mercury, cobalt and many, many others. Q. Does the temperature of the oven affect the hardness of the glaze? A. Yes. The higher the tem
