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2. Porcelain tile - Wikipedia

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   Porcelain tiles or ceramic tiles are either tiles made of porcelain, or relatively tough ceramic tiles made with a variety of materials and methods, that are suitable for use as floor tiles, or for walls. They have a low water absorption rate, generally less than 0.5 percent. The clay used to build porcelain tiles is generally denser than ...

3. Flooring - Wikipedia

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   Ceramic tiles are set in beds of mortar or mastic with the joints between tiles grouted. Varieties of ceramic tiles include quarry tile, porcelain, and terracotta. Many different natural stones are cut into a variety of sizes, shapes, and thicknesses for use as flooring. Stone flooring uses a similar installation method to ceramic tile. Slate ...

4. Tile - Wikipedia

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   The ISO 13006 defines a "porcelain tile" as a "fully vitrified tile with water absorption less than or equal to 0.5%, belonging to groups AIa and BIa (of ISO 13006).". [19] The ANSI defines as "a ceramic tile that has 'a water absorption of 0.5%' or less.” It is made generally by the pressed or extruded method."

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   Finishes: High-end touches like exotic-stone kitchen countertops, imported floor tiles and custom built-ins can make your home stand out, but they will come at a higher cost.

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   Price: $999.99 to $1,099. ... And you don’t even have to install an actual fireplace. O-nin Room Divider With Storage Bins. ... It has a hand-laid porcelain tile top and space for a fire in the ...

7. Thinset - Wikipedia

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   The history of thinset dates back to the post-World War II era when the tile industry sought more efficient methods for tile installation. [7] Before thinset, the standard method for installing tiles was the thick-set or mud-set method, which involved a thick layer of a sand and cement mixture.