How to tell whether tiles are good or bad How to tell whether tiles are good or bad

We all know that ceramic tiles are a common decoration material. Almost all people have ceramic tiles in their homes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. In the market, the quality of ceramic tiles varies. Some are good and some are bad. Some inferior ceramic tiles will be poorly decorated, affecting the decoration effect. So how do you judge the quality of ceramic tiles? Let's take a closer look!

How to tell whether tiles are good or bad

Look at the surface

Good tile craftsmanship is better, and naturally the performance of various data will be better. A good tile surface should have the following points:

1. High flatness

The flatness of the tile surface is an important and easy-to-observe parameter. There are two ways to consider it: turn on the flashlight on your mobile phone and shine it on the tile surface. A flat tile should be flat with only slight changes. Alternatively, put two tiles of the same type together. If they rotate easily, it means the flatness is not good.

2. Wear resistance

If you scratch the surface of the tile with the same type of brick a few times, it is normal to have tiny scratches. If the marks are large and obvious, it means that the wear resistance is poor.

3. Chromatic Aberration

If it is a mature process, there should not be large color differences in the same batch of tiles, which is considered a more obvious quality problem.

4. The texture is clear, the effect is realistic, the colors are rich and layered.

It's like the difference between watching high definition and standard definition, it's easy to tell the difference by comparing.

Look at the side

The side is nothing more than a matter of edge roughness and angle. This measurement is very simple. Take ten bricks and put them together, and observe the degree of integration of the gaps, and you will know the result immediately.

Look at the bottom embryo

The base of good tiles has a soft color and high density, and branded tiles will have a base label on the back.

Having said so much, in fact, these are all to teach you to distinguish a good tile from the production quality. However, if you want to test the performance of a tile, these methods are far from enough.

Tips for choosing tiles

Generally, it is considered from aspects such as density, permeability, wear resistance, and flatness:

1. Weigh the weight. Of the same specifications, the heavier it is, the higher the density and the stronger it is.

2. Measure with a ruler. Buy a tape measure before decorating and carry it with you when buying building materials. Generally, the error of ceramic tiles should not exceed two millimeters.

3. Resistance to penetration can be checked from two aspects. First, drip water on the back to see if it is quickly absorbed. If it is quickly absorbed, it cannot be purchased because the density is too low. Second, draw with a signature pen on the front and wipe it off after it dries to see if it can be wiped clean. If it cannot be wiped clean, it means that it has penetrated into the body and cannot be purchased.

4. Stand the tile upright and tap it with your fingers. If it makes a crisp sound, it is a good product. If it makes a muddy sound, don't buy it. The soil used to burn the tile is not good or it is not burned thoroughly. (At the beginning, I had no experience and didn't know what crisp sound meant. I would feel it after tapping a few more times.)

5. Stack the same bricks together for comparison. Stack 4-5 bricks of the same type neatly together, and then check from the side to see if they are relatively flat, without warped corners or unevenness.

Another thing: Many tile shop owners like to throw tiles on the ground, and if they are not damaged, many customers think that the quality is good. In fact, this is bluffing and useless. It cannot be used as a basis for judging the quality of tiles.

Things to note when buying tiles

1. Calculate the loss and buy more to prevent color difference. There will be color difference between different batches of products. Talk to the merchant in advance and refund the excess and pay the shortfall.

2. Floor tiles can be used as wall tiles on the wall, but wall tiles cannot be rolled onto the ground. The entire wall surface is wear-resistant but individual tiles are small, so they are not suitable for use as floor tiles.

3. When choosing tiles, especially floor tiles, don’t be greedy for cheapness. Overall, price and quality are proportional. You should pay attention to the intrinsic quality of the tiles, brand guarantee, merchant service and other aspects.

4. Choose to purchase tiles in bulk during the peak season for renovation or various festivals. During this period, various brands often have promotions.

5. Check whether the selected color and style meet your needs.