Ceramic tile is a general term for a type of tiles made of ceramic clay as its base material and fired at high temperatures. Ceramic tiles can vividly render the texture of various finishes with a wide selection of styles and colors. Unlike other natural materials (wood, marble and stone) and finishing materials (concrete, resin, etc.), ceramic tiles boasts many features. They are durable, easy to clean, waterproof, stain-resistant, heat-resistant and scratch-resistant. These unparalleled advantages make ceramic tiles the most popular and classic option for modern interior and exterior decorations.
Artsum's ceramic tile product portfolio includes a wide range of selection for wall and floor. It offers an extensive range of products for different design scenarios and spaces, catering to diverse performance needs of both indoors and outdoors. In terms of tile performance, Artsum's tiles include ceramic tile series and porcelain tile series, both of which feature rich textures and colors and are highly durable and practical in comparison to other finishing materials. The only difference between the two lies in their areas and scenarios where they are used. Artsum’s porcelain tile uses a higher purity, finer ceramic clay formula (containing a higher percentage of fine-grained kaolin). Fired at the temperature of 1280 degrees or higher, it reaches a non-porous vitrification, with higher density and hardness, and extremely low water absorption (usually less than 0.5%). Therefore, it is a more ideal solution for damp areas (such as bathrooms and kitchens), areas that require special protection or outdoor application. Additionally, ceramic tiles are relatively more cost-effective and are an excellent choice for non-humid indoor areas, be it for walls or floors.
Among the interior floor tile products, Artsum's rustic tiles, wooden tiles, polished glazed tiles and other tiles can provide a wide variety of rich, natural and vivid surface textures and touch comparable to that of stone, granite, wood grain, terrazzo, concrete. Whether it is a minimalist modern style, a warm rustic style, or a luxurious vintage style, one can always find inspiration in Artsum tile products for various kinds of design styles. While shaping eye-catching interior spaces, Artsum tiles also boast good anti-slippery, wear-resistant and easy-to-clean properties.
With the adoption of large size products such as large format slab and sintered Slab from Artsum as finishing materials for large spaces, it can reduce the division of space, delivering the space design in a more holistic and continuous manner. Whereas for smaller spaces or local wall decorations, such as bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, feature walls, encaustic tiles, mosaic tiles and subway tiles and other small-sized ceramic tiles from Artsum feature diverse color range and patterns and come in a wide range of shapes, making them highly decorative as they can render a more personalized effect to enhance the depth of space and sense of beauty.
Artsum's porcelain paver and some wood look tiles boast excellent physical properties, such as great water resistance, fracture resistance, abrasion resistance, freeze-thaw resistance, and better fastness (non-fading). Thus, they can withstand higher and more frequent impact, pressure and abrasion, making them ideal for application in outdoor settings, areas with high traffic, some vehicle roads or as finishes for facade. Meanwhile, the surface of these products has reached the required Coefficient of Friction (CoF) of outdoor tiles, with sufficient anti-slip performance.
