Bullnose

These have a rounded edge suitable for the leading edge of steps or for and around swimming pools.

Cove Tiles

One edge has a concave radius, used to form a junction between the bottom wall course and the floor to form an inside corner.

Exterior Tiles

Tiles are suitable for outdoor applications because of their slip resistance.

Grout Joint

Space between tiles to be filled with grout. This space may be narrow or wide depending on the required installation, type of tile and/or aesthetics. Epoxy grouts consist of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener, made to be impervious to stains and chemically resistant.

Floor Tiles

Tiles are durable enough to withstand traffic and abrasion.

Glazed Tile

Glassy, opaque or transparent coating fired or fused onto the ceramic tile body, creating a smooth, impermeable surface.

Glazed Porcelain

Popular type of floor tile. Made from porcelain clays but glazed for aesthetic effect, creating dense, strong tiles.

Lippage

When laid, lippage is the condition where one edge of a tile is higher than an adjacent tile.

Lappato

Semi-polished glazed porcelain tiles are suitable for floors and walls.

Porcelain Tiles

Characterised by a dense and impervious body generally made using the dust-pressed method.

Rectified Tiles

Typically exhibit a very square edge, cutting or grinding the edges of the tile, allowing the dimensions and squareness to be precisely controlled. Rectified tiles are installed with minimal grout lines.

Non-Rectified Tiles

Also called “cushion edge”, non-rectified tiles are traditional tiles with rounded edges. Generally cheaper to lay than “rectified tiles”.

Slip-Resistant Tiles

Tiles are treated to prevent slipping either by adding abrasive grit to the glaze or texture to the design of the tile surface.

Terracotta

Traditional clay is used to produce unglazed, generally extruded, and 12mm thick or more. Also called quarry tiles.

Wall Tiles

A tile suitable for use on walls. Not suitable for floors.