Ceramic Tile 101
Down To Earth: The World of Ceramic Tile
What you will learn: how ceramic tile is made; attributes of
ceramic tile; the difference between "single fired" and "double fired"
ceramic tile; which substrates are the most suitable for ceramic tile;
how to prepare substrates; what a "PEI" rating means.
Rough and/or Ready: Glazed and Unglazed Ceramic Tile Compared
What you will learn: characteristics of unglazed ceramic tile;
characteristics of glazed ceramic tile; suggested locations for
installation of both types of ceramic tile; types of glaze and the
advantages of each.
Keep It Clean: Maintaining Ceramic Tile
What you will learn: what to consider when choosing products for cleaning ceramic tile;
everyday tips in ceramic tile cleaning; strategies for keeping ceramic tile grout clean.
Porcelain Tile: Best of Both Worlds
What you will learn: uses for porcelain tile; moisture resistance of porcelain tile;
hardness of porcelain tile; the balance between beauty and practicality.
Time to Oxidize: Cleaning Products for Ceramic Tile Grout
What you will learn: the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular
and common products for cleaning ceramic tiles.
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