Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
When it comes to marble everyone appreciates its beauty and uniqueness. So, it is no wonder how popular porcelain marble look tiles are becoming. We at TFO sell a huge range of marble look porcelain tiles. Carrara, Statuario, Marfil and travertine are being emulated by designers all over the world....
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain Tiles come in varies sizes and finishes. Finishes such as polished, matt, semi-gloss/lappato and anti-slip. Lappato is an Italian word for semi polished or honed. This finish is a fairly new technology which is done best by European manufacturers, mainly the Italians. At TFO, we carry a huge range...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
Buy lappato concrete look tiles at TFO and save! TFO directly imports tiles from some of the world's most reputable tile manufacturers and makes them available at wholesale prices. Lappato tiles are porcelain tiles and are popular for both floors and walls. "Lappato" refers to the process which manufacturers use...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain is the name given to tiles that are fired from special clay that makes them resistant to water absorption. The water absorption rating of these tiles is less than 0.5%. Because porcelain is stronger than other types of non-porcelain tiles, it’s more difficult to cut through. You can also...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
Silicone is used for finishing, after your tile has been installed, grouted, and sealed. Where is silicone used? Generally where two surfaces meet and the joint requires flexibility. This is because silicone absorbs movement. What areas does that include? The joint between the shower pan and the porcelain or ceramic...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
Polished porcelain tiles are a popular choice for tiles. Why are they so popular? A discussion of polished porcelain tiles would not be complete without highlighting their strong points. Polished Porcelain Tiles One strong point is with regard to design. Some manufacturers have produced polished porcelain tiles to allow the...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
A top contender when considering tile options for your home or business should be lappato porcelain tiles. But what exactly are lappato porcelain tiles? And what are the advantages of using lappato porcelain tiles over other varieties in certain installations? What Are Lappato Porcelain Tiles? Each tile gets its name...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
There has never before been a time like now, where choosing the right tiles seems like such an enormous task. This is because there are so many different options available. After all, the choice of your floor tiles can have a significant impact on the character of your home. As...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
There has never been a time where environmental sustainability has been as important as it is today. Regardless of the industry, there are strict regulations to minimize the impact on the surrounding environment. The public is also becoming more aware of the impact humans have had over the past decades...
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Posted by The Team @ TFO in Porcelain Tiles
This fabulous polished porcelain “Carrara”, just like the name implies, has a surface design which is soft, subtle and sophisticated. The large format of 600x600mm is rectified which means that the tile has been mechanically cut to an exact size as opposed to being moulded and fired. This allows the...
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