TILE PRODUCTS

For over twenty years, U.S. Carpet & Tile has been one of the leading suppliers for tile products in Gaithersburg, MD. We continue to be a growing company, with customers and installations all around the DC metro. We provide unparalleled service and quality from the order processing, to the installation of your new tile.Our selection of porcelain and ceramic tile bring a touch of sophistication, value and charm to any project.

Ceramic Construction

The construction of a ceramic tile is quite simple. The bisque is the body of the tile, made of clay. The glaze is colored glass, which provides the design and surface finish of the tile. These two components become permanently fused together in the firing process.

Looking at the back of a tile, you'll see that some tiles have darker bisque than others. These are "red body" tiles… as opposed to those with a "white body". If the "red body" tile chips, it will show the red clay versus if the "white body" tile chips it will not be as noticeable.

You may also find some tiles labeled as "glazed porcelain" that have a stronger, denser and less porous bisque than typical ceramic tile.

Function

Ceramic tiles are made to suit different applications: mainly floors, walls and countertops. Be sure to check tosee if the tile is recommended for indoor or outdoor use. Floor tiles are suitable for any room in your home. Kitchen tile countertops are a beautiful complement to ceramic tile floors, wall tile displays, or ceramic tile in hallways and foyers. Many styles are even appropriate for commercial applications. Furthermore, ceramic floor tiles can also be used for wall and countertop installations.

The wall tiles can be carefully designed to coordinate with the ceramic tile floor products. Unlike floor tiles, wall tiles are suitable for walls only. Made lighter in weight for better adherence and simpler installation, they are not designed to withstand foot traffic.

 

Come visit our showroom, and see all the possibilities you have for your project.