Synthetic Floor Care

CERAMIC TILE

Ceramic Tile is clay-fired, man-made material. Surfaces in glazed ceramic (single-fired, double-fired, etc...) do not normally require any protective treatment. It is the glaze itself that gives the material its excellent protection against the absorption of dirt, along with its particular aesthetic effect. Many of the new ceramic tiles in today’s market are manufactured to look like real stone.

VCT TILE

Vinyl Composition Tile can be found in a 9 inch size, but most commonly in a 12 inch size. It contains vinyl resins and comes in a wide variety of colors. It is an extremely dense yet porous floor and has a good resistance to acid, alkaline and solvent base spots and spills. It is highly resilient and is installed in light, medium and heavy traffic areas. Of all resilient floor coverings, VCT is the most commonly found in commercial use.

QUARRY TILE AND PAVER BRICK

Quarry Tiles consist of an unglazed ceramic material that is particularly suitable for exterior paving, due to its low adsorption and resistance to freezing. (The high baking temperatures and high quality of the clay, with other raw materials, make this type of floor one of the most durable in the market today).

There is no particular waiting time before treating these materials as they are not generally affected by blooms, and their absorbency allows for rapid drying. In any case, protection treatment should only be carried out when the floor is completely dry. There are different products and process for these materials according to whether they are laid inside or outside. The most common types are Rustic and Stoneware.

PORCELAIN TILE

Porcelain Tile is a very hard material that is particularly resistant to chemical agents, scratches, freezing and the absorption of water. It is ideal for paving floors in public places such as restaurants, airports, schools, hospitals and shopping centers. It has also recently begun to be used in residential applications. Porcelain Tile can be given a polished surface industrially. This produces the "polished" version with its mirror-like shine. However, unlike the "natural" or unpolished versions, it is subject to marking.

TERRA COTA TILE (known as “SALTILLO Tile”)

One of the oldest ceramic materials made by man, this type of floor is obtained by mixing clay and water, leaving this to dry naturally, and then baking it in a kiln. Saltillo Tile has particular characteristics of a physical (absorption), mechanical (special finish), and compositional (for the different types of clay) nature that demand special treatment.