House prices are changing day by day, loan policies are constantly tightening, and you have worked hard to buy a house. In order to make your life more comfortable, you must keep up with the decoration. The selection of materials for decoration is a big deal. In addition to wires and hardware, ceramic tiles are even more important. However, what should you do if you are a newbie in building materials?
Rumor 1
The thicker the tile, the better the quality
Myth:
Due to lack of understanding of ceramic tiles, many consumers will think that thicker ceramic tiles are more pressure-resistant and more trustworthy in quality when choosing ceramic tiles. In fact, the thickness of the ceramic tile has nothing to do with the quality of the ceramic tile.
The truth:
The strength and bending resistance of ceramic tiles actually depend on its density, not its thickness. To identify the strength of ceramic tiles, you can check the fineness of the particles on the back of the ceramic tiles. Generally speaking, the finer the ceramic tile particles and the higher the density, the higher its destructive strength. The heavier ceramic tiles of the same thickness will generally have better quality. In addition, the development direction of international architectural ceramic products is light, thin, strong, durable and personalized. Thick bricks have long been no longer the criterion for judging good bricks.
Rumor 2
The whiter the tiles, the better
Myth:
Most consumers will think that if the ceramic tiles are whiter, it means that the ceramic tile materials have fewer impurities and are of better quality.
The truth:
Due to the high demand for raw materials for the white body of ceramic tiles and the lack of raw materials, some manufacturers will add radioactive zirconium raw materials in order to increase the whiteness of the glaze. If the amount added is large, it may have an impact on the body. In fact, my country has very abundant reserves of red brick raw materials. However, under the guidance of the consumption trend of whiter bricks and higher-end bricks, manufacturers have to abandon red bricks and use white bricks. When buying bricks, don’t blindly pursue white and bright ones. If your home has good lighting, overly bright tiles will cause eye discomfort to your family members, which is called light pollution.
Rumor 3
The bigger the tiles, the better
Myth:
If the tiles are small and not elegant enough, they should be larger. The bigger the tiles, the better.
The truth:
The editor admits that the bigger the ceramic tiles are, the better they look, especially the large slabs, which have more realistic patterns and are wider when laid. But it is not suitable for all spaces. When choosing the specifications of ceramic tiles, you should decide according to your actual situation. For large apartments, choose large-sized ceramic tiles. For small apartments, try to choose small-sized ceramic tiles. Don’t blindly pursue style instead of practicality, and suit your talents. is the best. In fact, in addition to being expensive, large-sized ceramic tiles also bring a lot of inconvenience to transportation, design and paving.
Rumor 4
Dark tiles radiate more
Myth:
The size of ceramic tile radiation depends on the colorShade, the darker the color, the greater the radiation.
The truth:
Tests show that the radiation from ceramic tiles is actually very small. As long as they are qualified ceramic tiles, the radiation is within the acceptable range of the human body. Whether it is fully polished glazed ceramic tiles or other types of ceramic tiles, you can avoid radiation by choosing products of qualified quality when purchasing. Dark colored tiles will just bring a sense of depression to your home.
Rumor 5
If there is color difference, it means poor quality< /p>
Myth:
The tiles that I have worked so hard to lay have color differences. It looks awkward at first sight. The merchant is really cheating and sold me low-quality tiles!
The truth:
Here, the editor swears with three chicken legs: some color differences are really not a quality problem of the ceramic tiles. During the production process of ceramic tiles, the raw materials, temperature, batches, etc. are different. Each batch and each color number are different. When purchasing, consumers should try to choose tiles from the same batch and the same color number. , when laying, try laying the tiles first, and then lay them, which can effectively avoid obvious color difference after the tiles are laid. Moreover, whether the tiles are soaked in water sufficiently and evenly during paving will also cause color difference in the tiles. Especially when purchasing, it is best to buy a few more bricks to avoid the need for replenishment later. Replenishment is the most likely to cause color difference.
Rumor 6
Matte tiles are definitely difficult to clean< /p>
Myth:
Compared with smooth, flat and bright polished tiles, matte tiles tend to trap dirt, stain and are difficult to clean.
The truth:
Generally speaking, matte glazed tiles are easier to absorb dirt than glossy tiles, but they will not penetrate into the glaze and can be removed with common detergents. The glaze layer on the surface of high-quality and qualified matte tiles has been specially treated to make it wear-resistant, non-slip, non-absorbent and easy to clean.
Rumor 7
Foshan bricks must be good bricks< /p>
Myth:
Shiwan Ceramics is the best in the world, and the brand of Foshan ceramic tiles is well-known throughout the country. Therefore, the quality of Foshan brand ceramic tiles or buying ceramic tiles directly from Foshan must be reliable.
The truth:
Foshan has many excellent ceramic tile brands that are well-known at home and abroad, but many foreign manufacturers have also seen this "business opportunity" and registered a ceramic tile brand in Foshan and then produced it in other places. This kind of "Foshan tiles" does not necessarily have the quality of Foshan tiles, so it is not necessarily reliable to buy tiles in Foshan. Consumers still need to find trustworthy brands and buy tiles from regular brand stores.
Rumor 8
Any hollowing, falling off, cracking, etc. after paving must be of poor quality< /span>
Myth:
During later use, some tiles were hollowed out, cracked in some places, and even fell off. The quality of these tiles must be poor.
The truth:
As semi-finished products, ceramic tiles’ final effect has a great relationship with the paving construction. There are many reasons for hollow drums, including no seams left in the paving, insufficient and even soaking of the tiles, uneven slurry, too high cement grades, and even weather temperature. Only by standardizing the laying of ceramic tiles can problems such as hollowing and falling off be effectively avoided.
Rumor 9
The paving can be done without leaving any seams< /p>
Myth:
There should be no gaps on the floor so that it looks good. Moreover, gaps in the ceramic tiles can easily hide dirt and evil people and practices, which affects the appearance and is unhygienic. Therefore, gaps must not be left.
The truth:
If the tiles are laid without leaving gaps, you will definitely regret it. Because ceramic tiles and the cement mortar pasted on them will have thermal expansion and contraction problems, the ceramic tiles and cement mortar will expand and contract to a certain extent in different environments. If no seams are left, the ceramic tiles will become hollow during later use. Or crack. Moreover, leaving seams in paving can also help avoid the aesthetic impact caused by ceramic tile size errors or construction errors. After laying the tiles, use a seam sealer to make the seams look beautiful and not hide dirt.
Rumor 10
If it’s expensive, it must be a good brick
Myth:
What’s expensive must be good. This perception is common in our lives. Owners who don’t understand ceramic tiles just think that they must buy expensive ones. Cheap ones are definitely not good.
The truth:
There are many types of ceramic tiles, such as polished tiles, glazed tiles, marble, porcelain polished tiles, polished crystal tiles, antique tiles, etc. The prices of different products and brands with different specifications are different. In addition, the sales model of ceramic tiles is not terminal High-priced products must be good, and in the same way, products with relatively affordable prices are not bad. Everyone must first understand their own needs and use different ceramic tiles for different spaces to find the right product. Remember to buy tiles from a regular tile store.
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