TOP 5 Types of Tiles, China Ceramic Industry & Product Trends in 2022
Consumers are always confused on different types of tile in the market, and seldom of them have a clear learn about tile. Here, we would show you the top 5 types of tile, their advantages & disadvantages, and their uses. Meanwhile, we will share you the latest ceramic industry trends and popular products in China.
In this article, you will find:
Types Of Tiles
FAQ of Tiles
Ceramic Industry
Trends in China
Product Trends in China
TOP 5 Types of Tiles
According to the Tile Council of North America, the industry group that decides whether a tile is porcelain or ceramic, everything boils down to whether the tile can meet a set of highly controlled water absorption criteria.
Normally, if the water absorption rate is less than 0.5% , it is porcelain; if it is more than 10%, it is ceramic, and it is semi-porcelain in between.
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Type 1: Glazed Tile
Glazed tiles are tiles whose surface has been glazed, and can be divided into glazed tiles and matte glazed tiles according to the different luster.
Features
Rich in color patterns, impermeability, dirt resistance, non-slip, easy to clean.
Application
Kitchen, bathroom and balcony.
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Type 2: Polished Tile
Polished tile is a kind of full body tile whose surface is polished to be bright.
Features
No radioactive element, wear-resistant, high brightness, easy to clean.
Application
Living room, balcony.
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Type 3: Marble Tile
Marble tile is a kind of full-polished glazed tile, which is first glazed, fired and then polished. It has both the realistic effect of marble and the superior performance of ceramic tiles.
Features
High anti-fouling, wear-resistant, High flexural strength, easy to clean.
Application
Living room, bedroom, dinning room, kitchen, balcony.
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Type 4: Rustic Tile
Rustic tile imitates the style of the past, which is origin from Europe and is essentially glazed porcelain tile.
Features
Wear-resistant, anti-slip, anti-fouling, rich in designs and patterns.
Application
Balcony, kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom.
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Type 5: Mosaic
A mosaic is a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass or ceramic, held in place by plaster/mortar, and covering a surface.
Features
Rich in colors and patterns, easy to decorate, low water absorption, anti-slip.
Application
Kitchen, bathroom, background wall, balcony, hotel lobby.
FAQ of Tiles
How to prove the low water absorption of tile?
Pour the water on the back of the tile, if it spreads quickly, indicating that the water absorption rate is high, and it is not suitable for kitchen and bathroom with a lot of water vapor.
What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?
Porcelain and ceramic tiles are constructed differently. Both porcelain and ceramic are made of water and clay, but porcelain contains denser clay minerals like quartz and feldspar. Porcelain tiles are more dense and less porous as a result.
Because porcelain is less porous, it’s more durable. It’s less likely to chip than standard ceramic, and it can even handle the freeze/thaw conditions of the outdoors.
Can floor tiles be used on walls?
Many floor tiles can be installed on the walls, but you should consult with a contractor and the manufacturer’s instructions before determining if a particular floor tile is suitable for wall installation. Consider size, weight, and installation location for the tile when installing floor tile on a wall.
What space can polished tile be used in?
The outstanding advantage of polished tile is hard and wear-resistant, and is suitable for use in most indoor spaces other than bathrooms and kitchens, such as for balconies, exterior wall decoration, etc.
What tile is the best choice for kitchen or bathroom?
Glaze tile. The outstanding advantages of glazed surface treatment are impermeability, dirt resistance, and easy cleaning. Although the wear resistance is slightly worse than that of polished tiles, most of the glaze tiles have very good slip resistance, rich color patterns, many specifications, making them especially suitable for kitchen and bathroom.
China Ceramic Industry Trends in 2022
Ceramic industry has changed from high-speed development to medium-low-speed development, from the pursuit of output to quality, and making high-quality products is a major trend. China's ceramic industry is developing from small to large, from weak to strong, from inside to outside, from low-end to high-end, and from low value-added to high value-added.
Product thinning. >
It has gradually formed a consensus, which can save raw materials and energy under the premise of ensuring the performance of the product.
Digitization and intelligent. >
Government and enterprises attach importance to the transformation and upgrade of equipment and production lines.
Branding work receives more attention. >
The proportion of OEM has been declined, forcing companies to create their own brands and channels.
The globalization process of Chinese ceramic enterprises is accelerated. >
Chinese ceramic enterprises are building more factories overseas. The world's ceramic tiles are produced locally, and nearby consumption has become a trend.
Ceramic online (digital) marketing has been developed rapidly. >
Diversification of marketing methods is the trend.
The competitive advantage has reduced. >
The cost of domestic ceramic tile production has risen in recent years. The export of ceramic tiles has declined significantly while the import of ceramic tiles will show an increasing trend year by year.
China Ceramic Product Trends in 2022
The 750×1500mm production line soared.
900×1800mm products will become the main products of some ceramic enterprises in 2022 (there are more than 10 new production lines in Northern China).
The growth rate of large-size slab/slab production lines has declined. At present, there are about 100 production lines in China.
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It is an irresistible trend that "Medium plate" will replace "porcelain tile"(whose firing temperature is generally lower than 1000℃).
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The thickness reduction of ceramic tile/medium plate products has become a major trend.
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The product specifications are mainly changed from “square” 800×800/600×600/900×900mm to “rectangular” 400×800/300×600/600×1200/750×1500/900×1800mm.
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Product keywords: wabi-sabi style, cream style, log style, plain color style, Morandi style...
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