Ceramic tiles: terms and definitions

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Question 1

Ceramic tiles and slabs are used mainly for flooring and wall cladding. As a rule, they are molded at room temperature using the extrusion method (method A) or the semi-dry pressing method (method B). Indicate what types of ceramic tiles are molded using the semi-dry pressing method (method B).

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Cotto (terracotta)

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Clinker

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Majolica

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Cottoforte

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Porcelain tiles

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Gres red

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Information on this issue can be found on the forum Classification of tiles and area of ​​use .

Question 2

The existence of ceramic slabs with different types of surfaces is the result of successful experiments by manufacturers. The most popular of them can be considered surface polishing (with its variations). Select the correct definitions or statements.

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A polished surface is obtained by special matte polishing.

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Tiles with a matte surface are not only the most affordable, since they do not require additional processing, but also the most durable.

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The tile that comes out of the kiln and is not subjected to additional mechanical treatment after firing has a matte surface.

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Polished Surface - The surface of glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles and slabs that is polished at the final stage of manufacture to impart shine.

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When exposed to water, polished tiles become very slippery.

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When polishing, the topmost “sintered” layer is cut off. As a result, polished porcelain stoneware is slightly inferior to matte in terms of performance characteristics, in particular, wear resistance.

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To obtain polished tiles, their surface is polished with special diamond nozzles using a large number of chemicals.

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Polished porcelain tiles are less slippery than polished ones, but due to the smooth surface of such tiles, they are easy to clean.

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A matte surface is more slippery than, for example, polished or glazed.

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Material on this issue is presented in the article Porcelain tiles - many faces and diversity .

Question 3

Unglazed tiles consist of one layer - a ceramic shard. The color is obtained from the raw material or is colored by metal oxides throughout the tile body (tile). The surface can remain untreated (natural) or be processed, taking on various surfaces: polished, honed, rusticated, structured, etc. Unglazed tiles include:

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Extruded gres

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Cotto (terracotta)

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Clinker

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Cottoforte

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Majolica

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Gres Porcellanato (ceramic granite)

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Gres red

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Information on this issue is presented in the article Unglazed tiles .

Question 4

Glazed ceramic tiles can be used to cover walls and floors. Which of the following statements regarding glaze are true?

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Frit is a special type of glass that, during the firing of the tile, melts and adheres tightly to the shard.

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The fragility of the adhesion of the glaze to the shard is expressed in the formation of a network of cracks in the glaze layer (cek) or the detachment of the glaze from the shard after firing and cooling.

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The chemical composition of the glaze and the ceramic shard is different. Their thermal expansion also varies in size.

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Transparent glazes are colorless and colored.

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Transparent glazes are also called enamels.

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Tsek is a type of glaze defect. This occurs due to the difference in the expansion coefficients of the shard and the glaze itself. The center has the appearance of web-like cracks.

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Glaze is a shiny or enamel glassy layer in the form of a thin film (1 - 3 mm).

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Glaze, consisting of frits only, is used only to achieve a shiny surface on some types of wall tiles.

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Material on this issue is in the article Glaze general concepts and classification .

Question 5

Ceramic products can be divided into three groups:

  1. building ceramics;
  2. facing ceramics;
  3. art ceramics.

Which of the following products can be classified as veneer ceramics? 

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Pipes

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Expanded clay

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Brick

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Compositions, for example, a vase with flowers, a girl on a swing, etc.

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Facing brick

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Roof tiles

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Ceramic tile

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Tile

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Dishes

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Information on this issue is presented in the article Ceramic products, facing ceramics .

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