General
Which tiles are long-lasting?
Floor tiles play a vital role in the house. They add strength and durability and determine the overall aesthetics of the home. There are different colours, designs and textures. Porcelain and glazed ceramic tiles are the best tiling options available in the market. They are easy to clean, durable and very functional. These tiles are ideal for busy areas and can last a long time. What really makes them stand out is that they are offered in all kinds of appearances, including stone, marble and even wood! These tiles are scratch and heat resistant. Perfect for all types of floors, from kitchens to bathrooms.
What are the different types of finishes on tiles?
1. Polishing Finish
Each tile is passed through a series of stepwise polishing wheels during the finishing process. These devices then polish the tile's surface, gradually giving it a perfectly smooth finish and reflective look with high gloss.
2. Sharpened Finish
During the finishing process for sharpened tiles, the manufacturer stops polishing before the surface becomes shiny. This leaves a flat, satin-like feel with a smooth, velvety feel. The sharpened surface tiles are easy to clean, but they do not particularly reflect light and remain highly resistant to chips and scratches.
3. Matte Finish
Matte finish tiles have a non-reflective matte finish and a rough, hard surface. They help create a rustic or traditional look. They are a good combination of the ability to hide dirt well, non-slip and easy to clean the tile surface.
4. Natural Finish
The surface of a natural finish tile usually duplicates the finish of the material on which it is based. A tile with a stone and concrete look, the surface is very similar to the look and feel of natural materials and has its markings, patterns and textures.
5. Grip Finish
Grip finish tiles provide a very non-slip surface for use in wet areas such as bathrooms, pool areas and shower areas. It has an ultra-fine texture and was specially developed for wet surface conditions where non-slip is required.
6. Textured Finish
Textured finish means that the tile's surface changes from flat to the textured surface during the forming process. This texture can take a variety of shapes, from roughly random textures to prominent geometric shapes.
What does the nominal size of a tile mean?
The nominal size was adopted to represent the approximate size of the manufactured product. Due to the fluctuation of the manufacturer, process and material, if the size is 595 mm x 595 mm, read and listen to the 600 × 600 size to describe the medium size square tile.
What's the difference between a floor and wall tile?
When looking for tiles to make your home attractive and elegant, there are so many types on the market that you have to face many dilemmas when choosing suitable tiles. There are various types of tiles in the market, including ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, glass tiles, cement tiles, metal tiles, stone tiles, etc. These types of tiles have a specific job, making it difficult to choose the right tile for your home. The old way of looking at tiles as "walls" or "floors" is a bit outdated. Advances in design and technology have made the world of tiles a fascinating time, and the boundaries between bathroom, kitchen, wall and floor tiles are becoming increasingly blurry. Of course, wall-only tiles always have space and are small in size, so they are essentially unique. However, the next time you buy a wall tile, it is highly recommended that you check the full range of tiles before deciding. You will be genuinely fascinated by the stunning design and style offered.
Can floor tiles be used on walls?
All floor tiles can be used for walls, but wall tiles cannot and should not be used for floors. You can use floor tiles as a motif to create design patterns or break the monotony of wall design. Besides finding floor tiles on the wall, you can also frame them and hang them on the wall. However, the wall tile range is full of unique designs and patterns, so you'll find beautiful designs in your wall tile collection. However, if you like the design of floor tiles and want to stick them on the wall, you can.
Is tile waterproof?
Most ceramic tile floors are not waterproof. Tiles and joints do not make the floor waterproof. The tiles themselves are waterproof, but most tiles allow water to pass through the edges. Water can move slowly, but it is not waterproof. This is especially true for stone floors. Water flows through the mortar in a few seconds. To waterproof the floor, you need to use some kind of waterproof membrane.
Which is best – the box rim or the open rim toilet?
The rimless/open rim toilet is not only a functional option but also adds elegance and sophistication to the utility area.
Do you do price match?
Yes, we can certainly do price match, on specfic terms and conditions: the product must be identical (not similar) and brand new; the product must be listed on Initial Tiles website; the price match only applies to current sale prices; the product must be in stock or readily available with an authorised channel -- NOT applicable to auctions, group buying, flash sales, clearance stock, out-of-stock, private seller, or wholesalers); the price match only applies to the product itself, not to related services that might be included together, such as delivery/shipping arrangement.