Ceramic granite - technical characteristics. Porcelain floor ceramics

One of the most popular building materials today is porcelain stoneware. The technical characteristics of these plates are such that they are suitable for almost everything. With their help, the facades are lined, sidewalks are being equipped, and they are widely used in interior decoration. It is because of this universality that different types of this building material began to appear, such as porcelain stoneware, facade and so on. About what kind of qualities these "magic" plates possess, and also how to apply them correctly, read below.

Artificial material created on the basis of natural raw materials

It would seem that only five years ago, none of the inhabitants of Russia and did not guess that such porcelain. The technical characteristics of the material were also unknown, as a result of which various alternative options were used that often harmed people's health.

Now take a look at the raw material composition of the new material, which is covered in the article. It includes feldspar, white clay, quartz sifted sand (extremely clean), kaolin and environmentally friendly coloring pigments. Due to this set of natural components, it does not harm either the environment or man, and the dyes that are added to it (naturally, they are non-toxic) allow creating various color variations. That is why it is so often used in various types of finishing and facade work.

Briefly about the benefits of ceramic granite

Technical characteristics of the material first of all tell us about its super strength and high frost resistance. This is due to the fact that very high temperatures and high pressures are used in the production of cast blocks. As a result, the material turns out to be very dense, does not pass through itself neither cold (or hot) air, nor water, nor snow. That is why it is often used in the processing of both exterior surfaces (facades of houses) and internal ones.

This material is perfectly combined with the so-called warm floor, it even multiplies heat transfer, which is extremely important in the face of our harsh Russian climate.

Something about the durability of this material

Have you ever thought about why in recent times so often porcelain flooring is used in the design of both private houses and public spaces? The fact is that the high degree of strength of this tile makes it wear-resistant. It withstands the maximum maximum mechanical loads, while it does not sag, does not deform and does not crack. Moreover, porcelain stoneware, whose technical characteristics are simply impressive, retains the pattern on its surface for many years. It is not so important, how many people will walk on the tile every day, its pristine appearance will be preserved for a long time. Over time, a little paint may fade, but all other properties will remain the same, which will save you from having to make cosmetic repairs in the room every few years.

Aesthetic characteristics

Now consider how this miracle material looks. Today, this floor covering manufacturers give absolutely any color and shape. The tile can imitate some kind of natural stones (granite, marble, turquoise, quartz, etc.). This gives you the opportunity to create a luxurious and expensive interior with the help of affordable quality material. Along with this, each tile (porcelain stoneware) floor can be filled with a single color (beige, white, gray, green - on request). This will be an ideal option for those who want to decorate the room in a certain color scheme. Well and combining tiles of various colors and sizes, it is possible to collect on a floor the present mosaic. However, in this case you will have to select with greater caution all the other elements of the decor, because most of all it will pay attention to the floor itself, consisting of many elements.

What to choose - a natural stone or a ceramic granite tile?

If you decide to do a major overhaul in your home, then it is worth remembering why it is recommended to choose the porcelain for the floor. Technical characteristics of the material are much better even in comparison with natural stone, and at the same time the tile weighs less, and it is mounted one order of magnitude easier. The fact is that the stone has an unwanted porosity for the house. In the microscopic holes that exist on its surface, dust, dirt and other household garbage are constantly being filled. It can not be cleaned over the years, but this is not the worst thing. Due to constant exposure from the outside, as well as the weight of furniture and people, the stone can begin to crack, a little deformed. The drawing applied to its surface is quickly erased, and all aesthetic appearance disappears. All this can be easily avoided by replacing such a natural material with porcelain stoneware, which is available and very common in the modern building materials market.

Other positive qualities

Modern builders offer consumers to pay attention to the quality of ceramic tiles, as well as inertness to the effect of alkalis, acids and other food and domestic mixtures. Its structure is so small that even different microscopic chemical elements can not get inside and destroy the coating. In addition, each tile is covered with a protective layer of durable glass, which is a kind of barrier on the way not only to domestic garbage, but also the chemicals that we use every day. Exception is only the composition, including acid HF, which is able to corrode even glass. To this set of positive qualities one can not but add the fire resistance of ceramic granite tiles. It not only can not be directly affected by the flame, but it can also detain it for a long time, even if a fire starts. This allows you to better preserve those supporting structures that were covered with the material described.

Application and dimensions of tiles

As already noted above, the parameters of this finishing material can be very different. In the assortment of building stores there are huge lots of standard samples. This is most often porcelain stoneware 600x600 or 300x300 for the floor, as well as products of smaller size for walls and ceilings. There are even among the standard batches of rectangular tiles, for example, 600x300 or 200x100. However, if there is a certain design intent, then there is no need to choose this material from the proposed options and adapt to them. You can make it to order, while you will specify the dimensions you need, as well as the texture and color.

A small conclusion

Now you know that one of the most popular building materials today is porcelain stoneware. Photos of this material are presented in the article, and thanks to them right now you can roughly imagine what it looks like and what it is. Well, if you decide to buy it for finishing the house or premises inside it, you will not regret it, as this material has excellent technical characteristics and will last for several decades.