SILICA DUST & CERAMIC TILES
September 20, 2024 7:55 am Leave your thoughtsWHAT IS SILICA? Silicon (Si) is naturally occurring and the second most common element in the Earth’s crust. The compound...
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WARNING: SLIP RESISTANCE RATINGS
July 10, 2024 9:15 am Leave your thoughtsWARNING: SLIP RESISTANCE RATINGS Variations in slip ratings are inherent in all batches of ceramic tiles and between tile products...
In/Out Floor Tiles
July 4, 2024 11:25 am Comments Off on In/Out Floor TilesWhat are In/Out tiles? Commonly used terms for these products are ‘In/Out,’ ‘Smooth-Grip’ or ‘Microtec.’In/Out finish floor tiles, as the...
How to Cut Holes in Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles
February 15, 2018 4:55 pm Leave your thoughtsFor the drilling of Porcelain, Ceramic, Terracotta, Masonry and Natural Stone such as Granite and Marble, you’ll need to employ...
How to Install Shower Grates 101
November 6, 2017 5:38 pm Leave your thoughtsThe following is an excellent short video depicting the basic processes to be followed when installing shower grates and waterproofing,...
Cleaning, Care & Maintenance of Ceramic Tiles
August 7, 2017 3:50 pm Leave your thoughtsGENERAL CLEANING We recommend the use of proprietary tile cleaners as these are specifically formulated for the task. General purpose...
General Guide to Ceramic Tiles and Tile Installation
August 7, 2017 3:38 pm Leave your thoughtsREGULATIONS All tiles must be laid in accordance with the Australian Building Code and the appropriate Australian Standards. The Australian...
Manufacturing Tolerances for Ceramic Tiles
August 7, 2017 3:32 pm Leave your thoughtsCeramic Tiles are generally manufactured to conform to the European Agreed Standard, of which the English language version is BS-6431...
Installation of Large Format & Rectified Tiles
August 7, 2017 3:26 pm Leave your thoughtsINSTALLING LARGE FORMAT CERAMIC TILES Modern manufacturing techniques have allowed the production of large format porcelain tiles with a high...
Tile Glossary
August 7, 2017 3:22 pm Leave your thoughtsAbrasion resistance Is the degree to which a floor tile’s surface will withstand friction (the wear of foot traffic; resistance...