ceramic tiles

Kiln-fired floor covering

Ceramic tiles are flat pieces of fired clay used as a durable covering for floors, walls, countertops, and other surfaces.

They come in countless sizes, colors, and finishes, from glossy subway tiles in kitchens to matte terra-cotta on patios.

Ceramic tiles are valued for being waterproof, easy to clean, and long-lasting, though they can crack under heavy impact.

We chose ceramic tiles for the bathroom because of the humidity.

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glaze · vitrification · water resistance · porosity · durability · stoneware · grouting · grout lines · clay · mosaic tiles · facades · herringbone pattern · matte finish · kaolin · kiln firing · cracked · feldspar · waterproof

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Opposites
flooring material type

ceramic tilescarpet

Thick floor textile

shag carpet · hardwood flooring · vinyl flooring · linoleum · laminate flooring

surface texture and feel

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Protective elastic flooring

plush carpet · carpet · soft furnishings · soft flooring · foam tiles

Family

tile, ceramics, terracotta

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G