Porcelain Tiles: The Next Big Thing in Ceramic Tiles

Tiles and its footprints can be dated back in history to early 1000 BCE, while some have attributed its discovery to the Egyptians some have contended its existence in the early Mesopotamian and Chinese civilization. Since then, the Tiles or Ceramics, as they are broadly classified have come a long way. With every turn of century, with every change and need, with every new progression in techniques the evolution of Tiles is what we have now, and oddly enough there is still room for more technological advancement in Ceramics. By 19th century and with Industrial revolution mass production of Tiles was only a matter of time, making it easier for anyone to have access to tiles. With demand and need for new innovations to come up with novel ideas in Ceramics led to revolutionary manufacturing and designing concepts and new doors opened to explore other ceramics; eventually with every new development Porcelain Tiles have emerged, and as the Next Big Thing in Ceramic Tiles.

The Ascend of Porcelain Tiles

By 15th Century, Porcelain Tiles started doing rounds, but Ceramic Tiles and other natural stone had always had an edge over the contender for a long time. However, with new technological breakthroughs and innovations over the years Porcelain Tiles have slowly but surely have crept up to its competition with new found boost of the 20th Century enhancements. Now, after centuries of existence, Porcelain Tiles are ready to take over the mantle.

Structure of Porcelain Tiles

Like any other Ceramics, natural clay is the main element constituting the structure of the Porcelain Tiles blended with other minerals. Made out of very fine clay the Porcelain tiles are first treated at very high temperature, this treatment in turn provides the Tile with much distinctive characteristics like very low retention of moisture, provides its high density and necessary hardness to endure all kind of applications.

Application of Porcelain Tiles

Due to its treatment in high temperature for a long time all the moisture from the clay is removed giving its harder and denser quality. For this reason, the Porcelain Tiles makes it way easily into your bathrooms, kitchens and anywhere you expect to have water, and because of its low water absorption rate which makes it impervious to water these tiles are a palpable and appropriate choice.

Also, by design Porcelain Tiles are highly durable and show great resilience to breakage, wear and tear and its high density naturally makes it way to high traffic areas where heavy footfalls are expected.

Evolution of Porcelain Tiles meant that they are no longer just limited to flooring or cladding for a more durable operation, but also with up-to-date designing perceptions are even suited for your Walls, Ceilings, Fireplaces and everywhere where once you had just one option.