Published Thu, 2016/08/25 - 14:26 by user Dmitry Kedrov
In 18th century Portugal, the taste for intricate and large-scale decorative panels reached its apogee. After liberation from Spain, the nobility of Portugal was actively engaged in the construction of palaces, richly decorated with ceramic tiles. The involvement of artists in the creation of decorative ceramic compositions led in the mid-18th century to the formation of a unique artistic period. A number of famous artists are retraining for ceramic painting, signing their works as works of art. During this period, numerous monumental ceramic panels were executed for palaces, monasteries and churches in Portugal and Brazil. Baroque subjects, gallant scenes, and various illusory effects make up the subject compositions of ceramic panels of rich residences.
Published Fri, 2015/11/20 - 13:40 by user Dmitry Kedrov
On the forum “ Criteria for choosing ceramic tiles ,” our community discusses this topic in detail. To date, the discussion has gone well beyond the scope of this article. For example, such criteria as: surface hardness on the Mohs scale, abrasion resistance, slip resistance on dry and wet tile surfaces, and others are thoroughly considered.
I suggest first reading the article entitled “Slip Resistance on Dry and Wet Surfaces,” which is presented on the website. This voluminous article talks about the coefficient of friction (dynamic and static), methods for testing tiles to determine the degree of sliding, and the relevant standards are indicated. I think this will be a detailed answer.
It turned out to be a sensible article. Now I think we can sum up intermediate results. Returning to the topic of discussion “Criteria for choosing ceramic tiles”, we have outlined the following important aspects that you should pay attention to, so these are:
water absorption;
molding method;
surface treatment method (glazed - unglazed);
surface hardness;
abrasion resistance;
frost resistance;
slip resistance on dry and wet surfaces.
In my opinion, all the important criteria are listed, and as a free bonus for ceramic tiles there is ease of cleaning and surface hygiene. Like this.
Starting this forum thread, I wanted to jointly find answers to the following problems:
highlight the main parameters by which classification of ceramic tiles is possible;
classify ceramic tiles;
For each type of tile, indicate the area of application.
Let me sum up the intermediate results. We managed to find information on all tasks. Thanks to this forum thread, the “Standards” section on the website has been updated. The European standard EN 14411 , which can be consulted on issues of classification, quality indicators and labeling of ceramic tiles and slabs. Also on the site appeared the interstate standard GOST 6787-2001 , which applies to glazed and unglazed floor tiles.
So let's sum up the intermediate results. In order to take into account all the characteristic features of each category of tiles, the entire variety of tiles can be reduced to the following classification:
BY CLAY TYPE: pottery (red clay); earthenware (white clay); porcelain (a mixture of white clay, kaolin, quartz and feldspars).
BY MOLDING METHOD: extrusion, pressing, casting.
BY SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD: glazed, unglazed.
BY FIRING METHOD: single, double, triple.
BY TYPE OF SHELL: porous, compacted, vitrified (vitreous).
Unique artistic period
In 18th century Portugal, the taste for intricate and large-scale decorative panels reached its apogee. After liberation from Spain, the nobility of Portugal was actively engaged in the construction of palaces, richly decorated with ceramic tiles. The involvement of artists in the creation of decorative ceramic compositions led in the mid-18th century to the formation of a unique artistic period. A number of famous artists are retraining for ceramic painting, signing their works as works of art. During this period, numerous monumental ceramic panels were executed for palaces, monasteries and churches in Portugal and Brazil. Baroque subjects, gallant scenes, and various illusory effects make up the subject compositions of ceramic panels of rich residences.
Tile selection criteria - detailed discussion
On the forum “ Criteria for choosing ceramic tiles ,” our community discusses this topic in detail. To date, the discussion has gone well beyond the scope of this article. For example, such criteria as: surface hardness on the Mohs scale, abrasion resistance, slip resistance on dry and wet tile surfaces, and others are thoroughly considered.
It turned out to be a sensible article. Now I think we can sum up intermediate results. Returning to the topic of discussion “Criteria for choosing ceramic tiles”, we have outlined the following important aspects that you should pay attention to, so these are:
In my opinion, all the important criteria are listed, and as a free bonus for ceramic tiles there is ease of cleaning and surface hygiene. Like this.
Starting this forum thread, I wanted to jointly find answers to the following problems:
Let me sum up the intermediate results. We managed to find information on all tasks. Thanks to this forum thread, the “Standards” section on the website has been updated. The European standard EN 14411 , which can be consulted on issues of classification, quality indicators and labeling of ceramic tiles and slabs. Also on the site appeared the interstate standard GOST 6787-2001 , which applies to glazed and unglazed floor tiles.
So let's sum up the intermediate results. In order to take into account all the characteristic features of each category of tiles, the entire variety of tiles can be reduced to the following classification: