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How to know if the Tile in your Hand is for Wall or Floor?

First of all, you have to understand the fact about wall tiles manufacturers that they don’t make ceramic tiles specifically for walls or floors. In other words, when a tile is made, it is the strength and durability that decide the use of tile for floor or wall.

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How to know if the Tile in your Hand is for Wall or Floor?

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  1. How to know if the Tile in your Hand is for Wall or Floor? First of all, you have to understand the fact about wall tiles manufacturers that they don’t make ceramic tiles specifically for walls or floors. In other words, when a tile is made, it is the strength and durability that decide the use of tile for floor or wall. While you can use any tile for walls, there are certain grades of ceramic tiles truly meant for flooring. The grades ranging from 0 to 5 are given to tiles once they are manufactured. The tile making companies mention the tile grade on the box; however, in case you don’t find any grade listing on the box, you can ask manufacturers directly. Grade 2 tile can be used for walls or residential floors where traffic is less, such as bathroom. Grade 3 tiles are ideal for floor application. Builders use grade 3 tiles for residential flooring where traffic is heavy. These tiles work fine at commercial floors with light traffic. Grade 4 tiles are meant for commercial areas that involve heavy traffic, such as banks, grocery store, shopping malls, etc. Grade 5 is the highest quality tile used for industrial projects as they involve heavy traffic. These tiles are rarely used for residential projects since they are less decorative. Difference in floor tiles and wall tiles Manufacturers are making wall tiles lighter and thinner as compared to floor tiles. The glazing done on wall tile varies from floor tiles. Wall tiles are not designed to withstand abrasive forces from foot traffic. Manufacturers use different types of clays and materials

  2. to create different range of tiles. Wall tiles are delicate in design and not meant for load bearing. The advantage of floor tiles is that you can use them for walls. You cannot do vice-versa for wall tiles. Any tile that is not rated or fails to qualify for even grade 1 rating is known as wall tile. Wall tiles cannot be used as floor tiles. For flooring, tiles should have minimum grade 3 rating. Since porcelain and ceramic tiles have vitreous nature, tiles are usually applied in bathrooms, kitchens, and wet-rooms. Several wall tiles are having high glossy effect. Due to slip risk, you cannot use them for flooring in bathroom. It is always better to have reliable wall tiles manufacturers on your side to guide you and help you in taking sound decision about tiles. Source:How to know if the Tile in your Hand is for Wall or Floor?

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