Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tiles

Porcelain describes the ceramic tile body and its documented low water absorption, while glazed porcelain adds a glaze to the surface. The product information documents both dry-pressed ceramic porcelain tile and glazed porcelain stoneware. Glazed options can provide additional visual variety through different colours, patterns, and finishes while retaining the performance characteristics associated with porcelain tile.

Glazed porcelain tile can be suitable for bathroom floors because the documented products are impervious to water, easy to maintain, and resistant to germs and bacteria. Selection should also consider the specific finish and whether the product has anti-slip characteristics appropriate for the installation. SpecCeramics can help identify a suitable product for the project area and intended use.

The product information does not provide a universal sealing requirement for glazed porcelain tile. Because requirements can vary by product, finish, grout, and installation conditions, review the selected product’s technical documentation and installation guidance before sealing. SpecCeramics can assist with product selection and provide available specifications so the project team can confirm the appropriate maintenance approach.

Documented applications include residential kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and other residential environments. Products are also listed for light commercial offices, shops, public bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, clinics, cinemas, and common apartment areas. Intensive commercial applications include shopping centres, hotel foyers, hospitals, schools, museums, airports, and stations, while selected exterior areas may require anti-slip characteristics.

The product information documents BIa classification under ISO 13006 Annex G and UNI EN 14411 Annex G. ANSI A137.1 Class P1 is also documented for a porcelain-tile series. PTCA-certified products meet the ANSI A137.1 requirement of 0.5% or less water absorption. Confirm the classification and technical data for the specific product series selected for the project.

Porcelain tile is documented in a broad variety of designs, sizes, colours, and matte or polished finishes. Listed formats include 12 x 12 in, 12 x 24 in, 24 x 24 in, 24 x 48 in, 48 x 48 in, 48 x 24 in, 60 x 120 in, and 30 x 60 in, with dimensions varying by product. SpecCeramics provides access to a wide range of aesthetics and styles for project specification.