Vitreous Ceramic Tile

Vitreous are your clay terracotta very soft tiles that have a high water absorption rate.

Vitreous ceramic tile.

The four different ratings for tile moisture absorption are. Mode vitreous glass tile. Where it s used. Earth friendly easy to cut you are sure to find a collection to meet your needs.

The fact that it is so water absorbent means you shouldn t install non vitreous tile in showers and other wet areas. Some types of tiles may crack if the moisture penetration is too high. Vitreous tile is a type of ceramic tile that absorbs less than 3 moisture. The word vitreous means glass like and describes the high gloss shine that vitreous enamel gives to porcelain and ceramics.

Semi vitreous medium density tile with water absorption of more than 3 0 percent but not more than 7 0 percent. Vitreous glass tile is a traditional glass tile first created in italy. Vitreous china is a glazing technique that is added to porcelain. Nablue assorted colors vitreous glass mosaic tiles for home decoration and crafts supply 0 4 by 0 4 inches 500 pieces 300 g 4 1 out of 5 stars 49 17 99 17.

So a vitreous tile obviously would be horrible for a wet area application. Ceramic and porcelain are basically the same meaning they are both fired in a ki. Vitreous china porcelain is commonly used to make basins and toilets. We are proud to offer mode 3 4 mosaic tile.

It includes and an extensive assortment of handcrafted glass collections including virtue brilliance radiance and 24 kt. Non vitreous low density tile with water absorption of more than 7 0 percent. Orange white fancy vitreous iridescent 15mm tiles 4 oz approx. It is a glass based enamel coating that makes things more.

Only the finest materials are used in a manufacturing process that results in a smooth glossy tile that is less grainy than other lower quality tile and does not crumble when cut. Each with their own unique qualities. It is the highest quality tile and is fully vitrified which means it can be used anywhere.