Ceramic Tiles Durability

There are two indispensable requirements for finishing materials: durability, i.e. the ability to perform technical and aesthetic functions over time, and functionality, defined by the methods of application and restoration. In the tiled surface - floor or wall - the ceramic tiles must be strongly and firmly bonded to an appropriately sized and prepared background. Most often the laying of ceramic tiles requires qualified personnel, and the removal or replacement of ceramic tiles is a difficult task.

On the other hand, the strength and tenacity in the bond between tile and background ensures the durability of the tiled surface, giving ceramic tiles an advantage over other materials. The durability of the tile is also defined with respect to its capacity to resist stresses exerted by the environment, such as: abrasive wear, attacks from liquid or chemically aggressive substances, attacks from substances which contaminate the environment.

The high degree of chemical inertia makes ceramic tiles surfaces not only less exposed to risks of deterioration with respect to other materials, but also resistant to dirt and therefore more easily cleaned; as a matter of fact, any type of stain can generally be removed from a ceramic tile. With regards to maintenance, the ceramic tile is one of the most practical and functional materials in existence.