Vitrified Tile – What is it exactly?
I am sure, most of us would have heard this term a lot these days. Vitrified tiles. So what doed this exactly convey to people who wish to have them in their homes?
This post hopes to convey some details on “Vitrified tiles”
Conventional flooring is done with either grey or white mosaic. People who could afford it went in for granite or even marble. Today the buzz word seems to be vitrified tiles.
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A dictionary would define the word “Vitrify” as:
Lets see what all this means:
What is vitrified tile
Vitrified tile is a tile which has been processed in such a way that it has very very low porosity (and water absorption) which make it stain resistant and very strong.
Is vitrified tile better than marble or granite?
Vitrified Tiles have far superior properties compared to marble or natural granite because being a manufactured product their quality is controlled whereas in naturally occurring marble and granite good quality is just a coincidence. Vitrified tiles posses much better mechanical strength, scratch resistance, resistance to acids, alkalies and chemicals, resistance to staining etc compared to marble or natural granite.
Marble has a relatively lower abrasion resistance compared to vitrified tiles. It is calcium carbonate which is strongly attached by Hydrochloric acid which is commonly used in toilet & floor cleaning. It yellows over extended time duration whereas vitrified tiles retain their colour for decades.
Polished natural granite shows several surface defects and a good quality is just a matter of chance whereas vitrified tiles are guaranteed for consistent good quality. Marble laying is very cumberrsom and time consuming whereas vitrified tiles may be laid in a matter of hours and put to use after 48 hours.
Excerpts for this article were taken from www.asiangranito.com
What needs to be studied here is the cost factor. Apparently the Vitrified tiles seem to have an advantage and also durability to command a higher price.
But are we willing to shell that extra money for aesthetics and maintenance sake is the million dollar question.
Another point to consider is where people who would like to buy an apartment can actually tell the builder to use these tiles over conventional flooring techniques.
hope you enjoyed this informative post.
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In continutation to the topis discussed here i found a page which is also a good resource in http://www.technofloor.in/raq.php
want to know which is best and cost effective brand of vitrified tiles,
a few to name, naveen, somany, kajaria, nitco.
i am considering naveen tiles for my home in mangalore
i have used virtified tiles to lay my home and i feel pain to my feet. i want to know is vertified tile hygenic or not?
Verified is a tuf surface, if you feel pain install a wooden floor which has a film & foam underneath to it so , wen u walk u feel the cusioning effect so u dont get the leg knee pain or feet pain, U can install this on your existing floor. If u req more details on this contact me Jennifer – 98848 11724.
Can You Please Tell me about the Authorized distributor/ dealer of Marbito Vitrified Tiles in Jammu, j&k .
I have never heard the name of Naveen Tiles. This may be just supplying with his brand logo but not a manufaturer. Better you purchase Simpolo, Asian, Zealtop. Most of the bid brand tile producers are just gives job work to other companies.
Nice Article. I have heard Somany Ceramics are one of the leading one in India for Vitrified tiles. Just checking out here – http://www.somanyceramics.com/FloorTiles/Polished-Vitrified.aspx
hi,
What is the difference between vetrify and rectify tiles ?
Thank you
all above info is very excellant. one question is that the diffrance betbeen the ceramic tile and vitfied tile in the manner of technically and phsically.
plz try to guide me
thnk u
Despite the good qualities of Vitrified tiles, the Architects & Construction Engrs continue to recommend Granite or Marble for home floors. They don’t even want to look at new technology options. They suspend the discussion by saying that on any given day Natural stone is much better than the one manufactured.
Any comments from any architects in this forum?
Very useful information for the common people who want to know about the modern trends in flooring tiles.
Thank you for explaining what is vitrified tiles.
What is vitrified tile
hey ….in Brands i want to suggest one good name that is Picasso Tiles which doing very well in indian market
kamlesh 9768557822
hey ….in Brands i want to suggest one good name that is Picasso Tiles which doing very well in indian market
kamlesh
Please compare floor tiles with nature marble . Durabilty and life which is better
Marber or floor tiles.
The Discussion which is going on is very very useful for Normal People.
Thanks everybody for participating.
Floor Tiles is the better option Rajeev.
And in flooring also go with vitrified tiles. Available in 600x600mm 800x800mm.
If u got large area for application then and then only go for 800×800.
Normally, the range of tiles starts from Rs 28/-.
But if u want best quality then it will cost you Rs35/-.
For those who want to apply Basic Ivory tiles Dnt spend money in branded companies
As almost Branded companies do not manufacture their product themselves and get the jobbing done by other companies and are too expensive.
Royale Touche Sunmica Group has entered into tiles manufacturing
and is making Best Quality tiles in reasonable price and is also Branded.
If any one interested then feel free to contact on 08860003306 for more info.
Vetrified Floor tiles which normally based on natural Italian marble design, comes in all kinds of beautiful designs. The best brand available in the market for vetrified tiles are Asian granito, Somany, Euro and RAK other big companies outsource the product from Morbi. Vetrified tiles are absolutely hygenic and very long lasting has no bad effects on the health of occupants. Whereas in the case of Natural marble the study shows that, a person can develop artharitis/ joint pains, kind of illness over a peroid of time.