Unequaled beauty
 Ceramic
tile has been used for centuries and offers homeowners more options
in color, texture, pattern and overall beauty than most other floor
covering materials.
With new manufacturing techniques today's ceramic
tile designs are virtually indistinguishable from natural marbles,
travertines, slates and other stone products. Glazed ceramic and
porcelain tiles are great choices for bathrooms, kitchens, foyers,
sun rooms and great rooms.
Stinson's Home Design Center features all
the latest tile fashion trends in colors, sizes and designs including
decorative insets and borders from major tile manufacturers such
as Mohawk, Daltile and American Olean.
So, stop by today and see why Stinson's is the place
in Lakeland to shop for ceramic tile.
More information about tile:
Wall Tile
Ceramic wall tiles are normally less durable than tile designed
specifically for flooring. Most wall tile is glazed with a semi-gloss
or matte surface. The glazed surface has a very low slip resistance
and becomes slippery when wet. Therefore, glazed wall tile is
much more suited for wall or countertop applications rather than
floors.
Glazed Ceramic Tile
Glazed Ceramic Tile is comprised of two basic elements, clay and
water. Various clays are mined, ground and blended to a fine
powder, and pressed together to form the body of the tile. The
pressed clay body is then dried to reduce the moisture content.
Next, the surface of the tile is coated with a colored glaze
(similar to glass). The glaze is then permanently fused to the
surface of the tile by firing it in kilns at approximately 2000° Fahrenheit,
to form the finished product.
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain tile is made from a blend of fine-grain clays and other
minerals to produce a very dense body, which makes it highly
resistant to moisture, staining and wear. Because of these features,
porcelain tile will withstand years of heavy foot traffic in
both interior and exterior applications while maintaining its
color and beauty.
Scratch Hardness
Most tiles are rated for hardness or scratch resistance using the
MOHS Test and rating system. The MOHS test rates tile from 1
(softest) to 10 (hardest). Ceramic tile with a value of 5 or
more is suitable for most residential floor tile applications.
Tile with a value of 7 or higher is normally acceptable for most
commercial applications or heavy traffic areas.
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