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Porcelain tiles or ceramic tiles are porcelain or ceramic tiles commonly used to cover floors and walls, with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5 percent. The clay used to build porcelain tiles is generally denser. They can either be glazed or unglazed. Porcelain tiles are one type of vitrified tiles and are sometimes referred to as porcelain vitrified tiles.
Historically, porcelain was not the usual material for tiles, which were much more often made of earthenware (terracotta) or stoneware. The first porcelain tiles were made in China, for example in the 15th-century Porcelain Tower of Nanjing (now largely destroyed). Here the tiles were used for walls, which long remained typical. In Europe, a few rooms were made in palaces of porcelain plaques, often with forms in high relief. These were made by Capodimonte porcelain and Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro among others.
Although porcelain has now been widely used for making tiles for many years, modern production methods and quantities have made porcelain tiles available for the average householder in recent years.

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    Ardex Out of Date Ardex X7 G - Adhesive Past Sell By Date

    By way of background that might go some way to explain this question - I'm from Yorkshire... I have some bags of Ardex X7 G tile adhesive left over from a DIY tiling job i did in spring 2016, when i tiled my downstairs shower room/ toilet. There are two unopened bags and one open. The date...
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    Mapei Mapei adhesive help please

    Evening. I've a job coming up, 200m2+ of wood effect tiles onto piped ufh, cement screed. 50% 1200x200mm 50% 1800x200mm tiles. When I quoted for this, I said to get standard set adhesive, as I envisioned having to clip them, (the 1.8m ones at least.) I haven't seen them yet to see how bowed they...
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    Porcelain Plywood + Flexible adhesive or Plywood + Ditra matting

    Hi there, need some advice. Have spoken to quite a few tilers, tile companies and read loads of info online and now I have a lot of conflicting advice/mixed opinions. I am renovating a house and have a 4m x 10m kitchen area. Original kitchen and flooring has been removed leaving a large empty...
  4. dg-1984

    What adhesive from local shops

    I am just doing some DIY so dont need alot of bags, need adhesive and grout from local shops as I was planning on getting from online store but postage was alot as only buying a few bags. So can anyone recommend any good adhesives that would be available from Toolstation, Screwfix, Topps tiles...
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    My 1st Job which adhesive and cutter?

    We've got some nice looking porcelain tiles, made by foshan viewgres. They're 600x400. My husband bought these from Topps Tiles some years ago but unfortunately got sick before he could use them. He's not got better so I'm taking the job on myself. I'm not actually bad at DIY but I've not tiled...
  6. A

    Which tile adhesive types

    What is the difference between a C2FT adhesive and an S1 adhesive as both say they are flexible and for use in shower areas? Which is the best for a wet room floor? Thanks
  7. D

    Porcelain Tiles come away from Adhesive after 7 years

    Hey guys, first time poster so be kind! I had some porcelain tiles fitted in 2012, in the conservatory with underfloor heating. The same tiles have been laid throughout the ground floor of the property. Recently, myself and my wife noticed a hollow sound when our daughter threw a tennis ball...
  8. Cstiling

    Tilemaster Where to buy Tilemaster adhesive

    Hi everyone ,does anyone know of a good online supplier for tilemaster ? I have a anhydrate floor to tile and need get hold of some anhyfix,matting ECT. My local tile shop that used to sell it here in the isle of man has closed down and tilemaster won't sell it to me directly. Cheers Colin
  9. Cranbrook

    A question for the mosaic experts

    Been asked to price my first kitchen mosaic splashback in a seriously long time, and the customer is supplying the brick effect type.. but he wants the complete reveals tiled including the heads.. two windows worth.. Maybe im having a dull moment but how do the mosaic folk on here go about doing...
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    Python Adhesives - New Website

    Hello fellow tilers, Python Adhesives is a premium range of tiling adhesives, grouts and sealants and has become a trusted brand within the tiling environment. It's a preferred choice with contractors, architects and specifiers due to our products being manufactured to the highest standards...
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    The Mapei Academy is open and taking bookings!

    Mapei's brand new, purpose built, state of the art training facility is now open and taking bookings. Mapei’s free training courses are carried out by a dedicated, award winning team of training experts. Their extensive knowledge coupled with Mapei’s experience in manufacturing industry-leading...
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    Can adhesive colour bleed to stain tiles or grout?

    If using grey adhesive, can that dark colour bleed into grout or stain pale tiles from below? I have come across mention of it on here, but seemed a nebulous concept. Tried to search about and its not clear. It seems to be the case that adhesive dark colour can come through on pale tiles or...
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    Why are you not getting the coverage you thought you should from your adhesive?

    I read this interesting article recently. Its from Mapei USA but its still a good read. Most of us know this already but may be new for some- There are a two main reasons you might not get the coverage you expected from an adhesive: Lack of surface prep and using the wrong trowel. Let's talk...
  14. Andy Allen

    Adhesive on a wooden substrate.

    I normally use bal single part fast flex on wooden substrates over boarded with Hardie. I need an adhesive that's as flexible, but more rapid setting than the 5 hours fast flex takes to dry... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...:)
  15. D

    Tiles coming up, cracks, and hollow points

    I recently had my whole ground floor tiled as part of a larger renovation project. On moving back in I noticed a tile with a crack in it which the contractor said would be replaced. Over the course of the next two months, a few more tiles developed cracks in them and a few lifted off the floor...
  16. kiteboy

    What primer and adhesive - underfloor calcium sulphate

    Hi all Just wondering if there are any recommendations for correct primer and adhesive for a kitchen with underfloor (piped) heating on a calcium sulphate screed Ive was planning on using Bal APD primer and BAL adhesive but Ive just read that BAL stuff is cement based so perhaps no good...
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    Which tile adhesive did you use most during 2018

    Please choose 1 brand for your go to adhesive for last year 2018. Listed brands are in order for adhesive choice for 2017 ( top 10 anyway!)
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    Wetroom 3 different ways?

    Hello everyone, I tried to avoid asking this question as I'm sure you're all sick of seeing the same questions being asked, but after days of research I am unable to choose the best flooring to put down for a small ground floor wetroom on a suspended timber floor. 1.65x1.85m room dimensions...
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