Materials
Porcelain
A very dense, very low porosity ceramic, glazed or full body.
In short
- Very hard wearing
- Easy care
- Very realistic stone looks
Strengths
Resistance to stains, impact and frost, very easy care, very realistic stone and concrete looks.
Use
A rectified tile has ground edges that allow fine joints, 2 mm minimum in thin-bed installation.
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Large format porcelain and slabs
Large format usually means above 60 x 60 cm, and slabs range from 120 x 240 to 160 x 320 cm, 6 to 20 mm thick.
Offset lay, third or half bond
Each row is offset by a fraction of a tile, like a brick wall. A plank effect, in stone or porcelain.
Thin-bed installation with back-buttering
Tile adhesive is applied to the substrate and to the back of the tile.