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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| 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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| A polished surface is obtained by special matte polishing.
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| When exposed to water, polished tiles become very slippery.
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| A matte surface is more slippery than, for example, polished or glazed.
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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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| 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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| To obtain polished tiles, their surface is polished with special diamond nozzles using a large number of chemicals.
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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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| 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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