Porcelain Finish Refinishing and Repairing
Tile surface and finish - Porcelain Tiles
Understanding your options
Whether for residential or commercial projects, the art of selecting the right tile for a project is a balance of form and function. Aesthetics are important, but equally important are slip resistance, strength and maintenance.
Porcelain tiles are available in five surface finishes, with each surface possessing its own particular aesthetic and practical qualities. During manufacturing, the tile surface is subjected to a number of finishing processes, and it is where the finishing process ends that determines the surface. Below you will find an explanation of the surface finishes that are offered within our porcelain tile collection.
Polished Surface
During the finishing process each porcelain slab passes through a series of graded polishing wheels. These pads first grind and then buff the surface of the tile which gradually acquires a glossy, highly reflective appearance.
Because the design of a porcelain tile is created within its structure (rather than applied on top), this polishing process enhances the characteristics of that design the more it is polished. A marble design for example, will appear stronger and more obvious with the darker and lighter tones becoming bolder in appearance than they would be on the surface of a Natural version of the same tile.
Stone and concrete effect tiles are also available with a Polished finish. Here the stone or concrete effect surface is buffed to a high gloss, which brings added colour and vibrancy to the tile and a high degree of reflection.
As the finish is part of the structure of the tile, rather than merely a coating, this surface is permanent. Therefore it will not fade or show signs of wear making it suitable for high-traffic areas such as office corridors and hotel lobbies. Polished tiles are also easier to keep clean and enjoy the same level of scratch, etch and stain resistance as all other porcelain surface finishes. Polished porcelain tiles do not require sealing or periodic re-sealing. Please note that due to their higher slip potential when wet, polished tiles are generally reserved for indoor areas, wall and surface coverings.
Honed Surface
During the finishing process for Honed tiles, the manufacturers will stop polishing before the surface becomes shiny. This leaves a flat, satin-like feel that is smooth and velvety to the touch. Within our stone collection a Honed tile will appear smother than stone with a slight reflection.
The colour of a honed tile may appear slightly richer than the same tile in a Natural surface. Unlike quarried stone, the surface of a honed porcelain tile remains non-porous and therefore will not be damaged by water. This means that maintenance is low, sealants are unnecessary, and chip and scratch resistance remains high.
Natural Surface
The surface of a Natural finished tile typically replicates the finish of the material on which it is based. For a stone and concrete effect tile, the surface will be very similar to the look and feel of the natural material, with its own unique markings, patterns and textures.
Within our marble collection, the difference with Natural is that the polished, high-reflected surface, typical of polished marble, is not present, leaving a less-reflective, softer finish.
Our Natural finish wood-effect tiles display the authentic graining and knotting of real wood planks. The texture can be felt under light touch, and follows the grain design perfectly.
A Natural finish tile does not feature a single pattern or texture across all tiles, but one that follows the type of design and tile-effect that has been specified. Like all porcelain tiles our Natural tiles do not require sealing.
Grip Surface
For use in wet areas such bathrooms, pool surrounds and shower areas, Grip finish tiles offer a highly slip-resistant surface. Featuring a superfine ‘sandpaper-like’ texture they have been designed specifically for wet surface conditions where an anti-slip resistance is required. Please note that while it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of slipping, our Grip surface tiles are particularly suitable for public use facilities, and far exceed the benchmarks for friction in flooring applications. Please note that all our 20 mm thickness tiles are available in Grip finish.
Porcelain tiles are available in five surface finishes, with each surface possessing its own particular aesthetic and practical qualities. During manufacturing, the tile surface is subjected to a number of finishing processes, and it is where the finishing process ends that determines the surface. Below you will find an explanation of the surface finishes that are offered within our porcelain tile collection.
Polished Surface
During the finishing process each porcelain slab passes through a series of graded polishing wheels. These pads first grind and then buff the surface of the tile which gradually acquires a glossy, highly reflective appearance.
Because the design of a porcelain tile is created within its structure (rather than applied on top), this polishing process enhances the characteristics of that design the more it is polished. A marble design for example, will appear stronger and more obvious with the darker and lighter tones becoming bolder in appearance than they would be on the surface of a Natural version of the same tile.
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Tile surface and finish - Porcelain Tiles
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