Pompicity ~ Tilers And Tiling Portsmouth

Choosing Your Tiles.

Tiles have been used as a decorative building material for thousands of years and can be used to create attractive, hard wearing, hygienic and easy to clean surfaces.

Tiles come in a variety of types the main ones being;

Ceramic tiles glazed or unglazed are available plain or decorated and are suitable for use when tiling walls and floors.

Unglazed ceramic floor tiles can be used in laundries and utility rooms. Some are available with non-slip textures.

Quarry tiles are from natural clay, extruded by machine, and then fired. They are generally available in a more limited colour selection than other tiles.

Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles with a very low absorbency. They are usually made from specialised clays and are fired at about very high temperatures, they are very durable and can be used on walls or floors.

Natural products such as limestone, marble, granite and slate. Depending on the material may require additional sealing.

Mosaic tiles are very small tiles set into a base to create decorative and geometric patterns.