Tiles

What are the properties of good tiles?

• A) Regular in shape and size

• B) Soft and fragile

• C) Irregular in color

• D) Porous and easily breakable

What are the types of tiles based upon application?

• A) Roofing tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles

• D) Marble tiles, natural stone tiles, slate tiles

• B) Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, vitrified tiles

• C) Pebble tiles, terracotta tiles, mosaic tiles

Explain vitrified tiles.

• C) Tiles made from natural stone

• D) Tiles made from terracotta

• B) Tiles made from clay and glass substrate

• A) Tiles made from marble pebbles

Explain pan roof tile.

• D) Tiles made from terracotta

• C) Rectangular tiles with various dimensions

• B) Curved section tiles

• A) Flat pattern tiles with key projection

Sketch pan and Mangalore tile.

• C) Rectangular tiles with various dimensions

• B) Curved section tiles

• D) Tiles made from terracotta

• A) Flat pattern tiles with key projection

Explain the process of manufacturing vitrified tiles.

• A) Mixing clay and glass substrate

• B) Heating at high temperature to form a vitrified mass

• C) Pressing the mass into tiles

• D) Glazing the tiles for a glossy finish

What are the advantages of using vitrified tiles?

• A) High resistance to stains and scratches

• B) Low water absorption

• C) Wide range of designs and patterns

• D) All of the above

Discuss the differences between ceramic and vitrified tiles.

• A) Ceramic tiles are more porous than vitrified tiles

• B) Vitrified tiles are more durable than ceramic tiles

• C) Ceramic tiles are suitable for walls while vitrified tiles are suitable for floors

• D) All of the above

What are the different types of natural stone tiles?

• A) Marble tiles, granite tiles, limestone tiles

• B) Ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, vitrified tiles

• C) Pebble tiles, terracotta tiles, mosaic tiles

• D) Slate tiles, glass tiles, metal tiles

What are the benefits of using slate tiles?

• A) High resistance to stains and scratches

• B) Low water absorption

• C) Wide range of designs and patterns

• D) All of the above