PORCELAIN
pa nou chang - ds 224 - fall 2020
Porcelain is a white dense translucent material that has both strength and hardness. Porcelain tiles have a low absorption rate and is fire resistant. Therefore it will not burn, do not contribute to combustion and do not release toxins fumes in a fire. When porcelain is struck, it emits a musical note. It is produced from natural, nontoxic ingredients that do not emit any toxic particles into the air because the firing process has left them inert. It does not hold dust, mold, allergens, or other air impurities.
Porcelain is created from kaolin clay and china stone. To produce porcelain, the raw materials are selected and weighed to the desired amount before they are crushed and purified. Next the ingredients are mixed together before being subjected to one of four forming processes—soft plastic forming, stiff plastic forming, pressing, or casting; the choice depends upon the type of ware being produced. After the porcelain has been formed, it goes to a final purification process, bisque-firing, before being glazed.
The hexagonal porcelain tile has a matte finish along with a concrete style look. It is versatile and can be used in a multitude of settings like bathroom flooring.
Small porcelain tiles arranged in a rectangular border on
the bathroom floor.
To maintain porcelain tile flooring, vacuum or dust it at least once per week using a clean and dry dust mop. If it is not maintained, it is possible that sand, dirt, and grit may scratch the tile or discolor the grout. In addition to that, use a damp mop with a diluted solution of a mild cleanser on the tile floor. To keep bathroom porcelain tiles shiny, use a neutral pH-balanced cleaner to manage everyday dirt and stains for regular cleaning.
Higher-quality, denser tiles such as porcelains will cost more than less dense ceramic tiles. Porcelain is durable and lasts for centuries. It is produced from abundant clay material in the earth and is also recyclable.
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ASTM C 373 is the Standard Test Methods for Determination of Water Absorption
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ASTM C1028-06 is the Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile
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ASTM C648-20 is the Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile
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ASTM C1895 - 20 is the Standard Test Method for Determination of Mohs Scratch Hardness
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National Tile Contractors Association
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Porcelain Enamel Institute
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The American Ceramic Society
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Porcelain Tile Certification Agency
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International Academy of Ceramics
Porcelain tiles as the backsplash of a kitchen.
Porcelain lamp.
Porcelain applied on a fireplace.
Blue and white porcelain teapot.
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http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Porcelain.html
https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/maintain-porcelain-ceramic-tile/