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If you’ve done any kitchen or bathroom remodeling lately, you probably looked at miles of tiles—glass, porcelain Tiles, glazed, and natural materials like granite, soapstone, and marble. Some suppliers might have referred to the glass, porcelain, and glazed tiles as Vitrified Tiles, while the other tiles might have been categorized as stone or natural tiles. You probably learned that vitrified tiles are less porous and easier to keep clean, while natural tiles are often favored for their tactile and aesthetic features. But did you know that, for the same reasons vitrified tiling is a good choice for kitchens and bathrooms, it can be good for industrial flooring where sanitation is critical?
For decades Indian Ceramic Tiles manufacturers benefited from ready access to non-absorbent, fully-vitrified industrial floor Tiles. This type of tile has gained favor in North America over the last five years, yet many industry professionals are still unclear about the performance benefits of fully-vitrified tiles.
Impervious, fully-vitrified Floor Tiles fit well into industrial food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing environments. The tiles are very dense and do not support bacterial or fungal growth. When pressure-embedded in high-strength adhesive and grouted with epoxy, these strong tiles resist cracking and chipping, providing a durable, long-lasting floor. Numerous surface texture options offer different degrees of slip resistance, while a range of color choices provides architectural diversity. Highly chemical- and thermal-resistant, these tiles can stand up to harsh sanitizers and frequent steam or hot water cleaning.
For decades Indian Ceramic Tiles manufacturers benefited from ready access to non-absorbent, fully-vitrified industrial floor Tiles. This type of tile has gained favor in North America over the last five years, yet many industry professionals are still unclear about the performance benefits of fully-vitrified tiles.
Impervious, fully-vitrified Floor Tiles fit well into industrial food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing environments. The tiles are very dense and do not support bacterial or fungal growth. When pressure-embedded in high-strength adhesive and grouted with epoxy, these strong tiles resist cracking and chipping, providing a durable, long-lasting floor. Numerous surface texture options offer different degrees of slip resistance, while a range of color choices provides architectural diversity. Highly chemical- and thermal-resistant, these tiles can stand up to harsh sanitizers and frequent steam or hot water cleaning.
Vitirified Tiles in numerous color options offer architectural diversity. Pale color choices enhance light reflection in manufacturing areas.
Not just any joint materials will grab the smooth, dense surfaces of fully-vitrified tiles. High-strength epoxy adhesive and grout, specially formulated with adhesion promoters, do the trick. Pressure-embedment optimizes contact between the adhesive and tiles at the bed joint.
Let’s begin by defining vitrification. It is a process by which unfired ceramic bodies are turned into a fluid state producing a singular, homogeneous substance. For manufactured Ceramic Tiles, heat drives the process. As the tiles increase in their degree of vitrification, they approach a glassy state and their capacity to absorb water is reduced. Water absorption is the ratio of the weight of water soaked into the tile divided by its dry weight. ANSI A137.1 divides tiles into four categories by their water absorption.
When choosing floor tiles for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants subject to strict sanitation regulations, water absorption is an important physical property to consider. While Ceramic Tiles do not support the growth of bacteria, fungi, or molds, the pores in the tiles can harbor microbes and retain life-sustaining fluids. It follows that lower-absorption tiles are inherently more sanitary than higher-absorption tiles, because they have less capacity to support or harbor harmful organisms.
Not just any joint materials will grab the smooth, dense surfaces of fully-vitrified tiles. High-strength epoxy adhesive and grout, specially formulated with adhesion promoters, do the trick. Pressure-embedment optimizes contact between the adhesive and tiles at the bed joint.
Let’s begin by defining vitrification. It is a process by which unfired ceramic bodies are turned into a fluid state producing a singular, homogeneous substance. For manufactured Ceramic Tiles, heat drives the process. As the tiles increase in their degree of vitrification, they approach a glassy state and their capacity to absorb water is reduced. Water absorption is the ratio of the weight of water soaked into the tile divided by its dry weight. ANSI A137.1 divides tiles into four categories by their water absorption.
When choosing floor tiles for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants subject to strict sanitation regulations, water absorption is an important physical property to consider. While Ceramic Tiles do not support the growth of bacteria, fungi, or molds, the pores in the tiles can harbor microbes and retain life-sustaining fluids. It follows that lower-absorption tiles are inherently more sanitary than higher-absorption tiles, because they have less capacity to support or harbor harmful organisms.
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