One of types of ceramic tiles:Unglazed tiles

Source: 　　Date: 2011-12-30

Unglazed tiles have a completely different character and appeal.Their properties make them ideal for different applications,including areas with heavy traffic like entrance halls and shopping malls,both indoors and out.Unglazed tiles include Red Stoneware,Terracotta,Clinker and Porcelain (China Tiles,Fully Vitrified Stoneware or Impervious Stoneware).

Unglazed tiles usually have natural colors and a smooth,matte surface,although other colors and textures are available.Terracotta,for example,may have a rough surface or it may be polished to a high sheen,which intensifies its natural color.Porcelain may also be polished,or,like Clinker,may be coated with a thin layer of glaze.Speciality tiles are also available for a wide range of different applications.

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