Porcelain & Ceramic Tiles

The use of ceramic tile can be traced back centuries from the creation of clay roof coverings. Despite the fact that it has been around a while, it is still popular today as technological advances in tile have meant that it can be used on walls, floors, ceilings, fireplaces, in murals, and even as an exterior cladding.

Over time, the designs for ceramic tile and porcelain tile have included not only  roof tiles, but have developed to become ornamental as well as functional. All over the world, Brightly colored brick-and-tile panels have adorned homes and public buildings.  These are particularly popular in Spain and Turkey, where mosaic tiles were commonly used from the bathroom to the dining room in the Roman Empire. In Burma, glazed ceramic plaque tiles were used to tell mythic stories in temples and shrines.

Because of its versatility and elegance,  porcelain floor tiles are an innovative product that is gaining popularity among homeowners, builders, and interior designers. Porcelain tiles are Created from super-fine porcelain clay and fired at a higher temperature than ordinary ceramic tile. Porcelain tiles are dense and tough and made for today’s demanding applications both indoors and out. Available in glazed and unglazed, high-gloss and refined or textured to resemble natural stone.