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Finishesaka: tileaka: floor tileaka: wall tileaka: glazed tile

Ceramic Tile

In Plain English

Fired clay tiles used on floors, walls, and counters that are durable and easy to clean.

Definition

Ceramic tile is a fired-clay product used for floor, wall, and countertop surfaces. It is manufactured in glazed and unglazed varieties and rated by hardness (PEI rating), slip resistance (COF), and water absorption. Ceramic tile is set in a mortar bed or thin-set adhesive and finished with grout between joints.

Example

The restroom floors were specified as 12×12 unglazed ceramic tile with a 0.60 coefficient of friction to meet ADA slip resistance requirements.

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