With today’s technology advancements manufacturers a lot of new tile designs and tile applications are accessible for both homeowners and commercial amenities. If you have by no means used ceramic tile before or it has been a long time since you have done so, you will be astonished at the extensive selection of colors, sizes, shapes and new textures that are now available.

Ceramic tile is a natural product made up of clay, a number of other naturally-occurring minerals and water. Ceramic tile comes in both glazed and unglazed tiles. Glazed ceramic tile has a ceramic coating applied to the tile body which gives the tile its color and finish. Ceramic tile is a popular selection for your interior floors and walls and offers unlimited decorating promise

Some uniqueness of glazed ceramic tile are:

* Durable - a properly installed ceramic tile will do better than and outlive almost any other floor covering product fashioned for the same application.

* Easy care - glazed ceramic tile resists stains, odors, and dirt and can be cleaned up with a damp mop or sponge or common household cleaners such as Comet, Pine Sol or or 409 and even Spic and Span

* Scratch resistant - Grade III and Grade IV glazed ceramic tiles are tremendously resistant to scratching and you never have to worry about a cut or tear like you do with some other types of floors.

* Environmentally friendly - ceramic tile is man-made using natural materials and does not hang on to odors, allergens, or bacteria.

* Beautiful and Versatile - contemporary ceramic manufacturing technology has created virtually an unlimited number of colors, sizes, styles, shapes, and textures that will add rich beauty and character to any room decor.

* Fire Resistant - ceramic tile doesn’t burn nor produce toxic fumes. A lighted cigarette, when dropped on the floor, even if allowed to sit, will not do any damage to ceramic tile. Even hot kitchen pans or skillets will not scorch or melt the surface of glazed ceramic tile.

* Water Resistant - most glazed ceramic tile has a thick body that permits little or no accumulation of moisture. This means spills from common liquids found in a kitchen are not a big concern.

Some of the other important things to consider when selecting a ceramic tile are:

* Slip-resistance of ceramic tile
* Size of tile compared to the overall room size
* Width and color of the grout joints
* Thickness of the tile
* Height variations of the floors between adjoining rooms
* Suitability of the sub floor for ceramic tile
* Cleanability of the ceramic tile