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Offering a broad array of products, porcelain/ceramic tile comes in all major product types including
floor tile, wall tile, mosaics and decorative tiles. From glazed floor to color body to porcelain tile,
we have products to suit virtually any use throughout the home. Many sizes are available in floor and
wall tiles and since color and design are so important in creating the right look, our manufactures
have taken special care to create products that offer the right blend of colors, sizes, textures and
finishes to express your individuality.
No matter your budget or taste, whether designing a Mediterranean villa or a contemporary loft,
porcelain/ceramic tile offers an incredible wealth of design options that work together to help create
your own inspired, amazing space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What could be causing cracks to appear in ceramic floor tiles?
There is always a remote possibility of an individual fractured tile, usually caused by
not being bonded properly and then being impacted by an object dropping on it. That type of fracture is
repaired by replacing the damaged tile. A sure rule of thumb to determining the problem: if the crack goes
from one tile to another on a continuous line through the grout joint, the problem, without any doubt, is
in the substrate; usually a crack in the slab. The damaged tile would have to be removed, a crack isolation
membrane put down and the tile reinstalled; which should solve the problem.
Where would unglazed be preferable over glazed ceramic tile and why?
Unglazed ceramic tile is strongly recommended for most exterior horizontal (floor)
applications, interior applications subject to standing water such as shower floors, for very high traffic
floors such as airports, train stations, etc. Impervious porcelain tiles are recommended in all 'freeze/thaw'
horizontal exterior applications, and even in vertical 'freeze/thaw' applications subject to standing (or
in) water.
What type of tile is recommended for kitchen counter tops and why?
Although a great variety of glazed tiles are used for counter tops, manufacturers
specifically recommend only specific tiles. These are usually double glazed or glazes fired at higher
temperatures, such as glazes on vitreous and porcelain bodies. High-gloss glazes are not recommended because
they will scratch under normal kitchen counter top use. Many owners will select these 'high-gloss' tiles for
counter tops even though they are told "they will scratch," because they like the look and do not intend to
use their kitchen on a regular basis. Mohawk includes specific references in our catalog for each product.
Refer to Mohawk Product Catalog. Vanity Tops: Most tiles are all right to use, except the softest glazes,
because of less abuse.
Types of tile available:
- Ceramic
- Porcelain
- Natural Stone
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