glazed tile

Glossy wall covering

Glazed tile is ceramic tile coated with a glassy finish that makes it smooth, shiny, and water-resistant.

The glaze—a layer of liquid glass fused to the surface through firing—allows for vibrant colors and patterns while protecting against stains and moisture.

Common in kitchens, bathrooms, and decorative applications: The backsplash featured hand-painted glazed tiles.

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kiln · fired · bathroom · wet room · kitchen · backsplash · accent wall · enamel · lustrous · slippery · floor · wall · pool deck · crackle · pattern · square · smooth · delft

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Opposites
surface treatment

glazed tileterracotta tile

Fired earth paving unit

natural stone · tumbled stone · slate · sandstone · brick

material porosity

glazed tilelimestone

Carbonate sedimentary rock

travertine · natural clay

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G