Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile

Posted By admin on December 13, 2010

Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile

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Why Porcelain Wall Tiles are Such a Great Choice

At one time, all wall tiles were ceramic-based and you were pretty limited for choice when it came to decorating your bathroom. However, these days many suppliers will also have a range of porcelain wall tiles to consider.

And here are 5 reasons why porcelain tiles are such a good choice...

1.These tiles are just as easy to fix to the wall as ceramic ones are.

2.They are available in a wide choice of colours.

3.They are specifically designed to be scratch-resistant.

4.Porcelain tiles are only made from natural materials and this makes them 100% recyclable.

5.Because porcelain is virtually non-absorbent, these tiles are a perfect choice for bathrooms or kitchens.

Using porcelain tiles in your home may prove to be a little more costly, but it will certainly be a wise decision in the long run... Not only will they look great, but they also have a far longer lifespan than their ceramic counterparts!

There are two main types of porcelain tiles on the market–

Glazed Porcelain Tiles

Because glazed porcelain tiles are created with cutting-edge technology, they have a beautiful shiny finish that is very similar to polished granite or marble. But this handsome surface is also big on practicality; porcelain wall tiles are extremely hard-wearing and they will not suffer from any scratching during normal day to day use. And keeping these tiles clean is a really straightforward matter; they are impervious to staining and any dullness that is caused by soap or dirty water can simply be wiped away with a clean cloth.

This type of tile is suitable for either commercial installers or DIY enthusiasts. However, glazed porcelain tiles must be treated with a certain amount of respect during the actual installation process. Because they have a special finish on their surface, it is very important to ensure that the correct type of grout and adhesive is being used!

Through-Bodied Porcelain Tiles

Because through-bodied porcelain wall tiles do not have a glazed finish on them, they are even more wear-resistant! Besides, if one of these tiles were to get chipped, then it would be virtually undetectable since they are solid all of the way through!

Through-bodied porcelain tiles are stocked by a large number of suppliers, but they are mostly used by commercial installers.

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4"x4" Art Tile - Purple Dragonfly
Sale Price: $6.99
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Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 4" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home.

Features

  • Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures
  • Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
Hand Painted Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile - 4x4 Universe
Hand Painted Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile - 4x4 Universe
Sale Price: $1.55
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Description

The Universe talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate.

Features

  • All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
  • Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation.
  • Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness.
  • Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
  • Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness.
Mexican Tile - Set of NINE 4x4 Red Talavera Tiles
Mexican Tile - Set of NINE 4x4 Red Talavera Tiles
Sale Price: $13.05
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Description

Talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate.

Features

  • Includes nine (9) 4x4 inch tiles
  • Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation.
  • Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness.
  • Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
  • Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
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4"x4" Art Tile - Light Blue Butterfly on Green
Sale Price: $6.99
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Description

Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 4" tiles can be hung on a wall or displayed on a table using the built-in easel on the back. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home.

Features

  • Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures
  • Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on a wall or use built-in easel to display
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
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12"x12" Art Tile - Tuscan Hills II
Sale Price: $39.99
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Description

Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 12" tiles can be hung on a wall using the built-in hook on the back, or placed on an easel on a tabletop or the floor for display. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home.

Features

  • Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures
  • Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on a wall with built-in hook or place on an easel for display
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
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12"x12" Art Tile - Violet Flora
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $29.99
You save: $10.00 (25%)
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Description

Tile painting is a traditional Chinese craft with a 2,000-year history. Every art tile from Wind River is hand-painted by highly skilled craftspeople, then kiln-fired at high temperatures with brilliant colors, complex glazes, and unique textures. The artistic process is painstaking and time-intensive - and the results are, quite literally, works of art. Wind River 12" tiles can be hung on a wall using the built-in hook on the back, or placed on an easel on a tabletop or the floor for display. While we recommend that the tile be used indoors and for decorative purposes only, many of our customers have successfully used the tiles outdoors (in temperate climates) and as trivets. The backing on the tiles may be removed by simply soaking the tile in water for a few hours. The tile can then be used as an accent tile in a standard tile installation, for instance as a countertop backsplash in a kitchen or bathroom, a fireplace mantle, or elsewhere. These beautiful tiles, in a variety of styles and designs, can add the perfect accent to brighten any home.

Features

  • Hand-painted, then kiln-fired at high temperatures
  • Brilliantly colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on a wall with built-in hook or place on an easel for display
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
Mexican Tile - Set of NINE 4x4 Mexican White Talavera Tiles
Mexican Tile - Set of NINE 4x4 Mexican White Talavera Tiles
Sale Price: $8.10
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Description

Talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate.

Features

  • Includes nine (9) 4x4 inch tiles
  • Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation.
  • Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness.
  • Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
  • Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile - 4x4 Terra Cotta Lace
Mexican Talavera Ceramic Tile - 4x4 Terra Cotta Lace
Sale Price: $1.85
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Description

The Terra Cotta Lace talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate.

Features

  • All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
  • Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation.
  • Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness.
  • Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
  • Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness.
Mediterranean Corsica Ceramic Tile 4x4
Mediterranean Corsica Ceramic Tile 4x4
Sale Price: $4.95
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Description

4x4 Inch Square Tile.-All tiles are handmade -100% ceramic -Frost Proof: Guaranteed life under sweet water, salty water. -Good for outdoors: handle well sun, rain, heat, cold.Please allow 1 to 2 weeks delivery time for larger orders. Please contact us for express shipping, extra fees will be applied.

Features

  • Handmade in Morocco.
  • Painted ceramic glazed tile.
  • 4" x 4" tile
Mediterranean Fleur-de-lis Ceramic Tile 4x4
Mediterranean Fleur-de-lis Ceramic Tile 4x4
Sale Price: $6.87
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Description

4x4 Inch Square Tile.-All tiles are handmade -100% ceramic -Frost Proof: Guaranteed life under sweet water, salty water. -Good for outdoors: handle well sun, rain, heat, cold.Please allow 1 to 2 weeks delivery time for larger orders. Please contact us for express shipping, extra fees will be applied.

Features

  • Handmade in Morocco.
  • Painted ceramic glazed tile.
  • 4" x 4" tile
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