Ceramic Tile Properties and Maintenance

Ceramic Tile Properties and Performance Characteristics

Floor Detective® Flooring Claims and Conditions Guide

What You Need to Know

• Ceramic tile is a fired clay-based product manufactured for durability, dimensional stability, and long-term surface performance
• Performance characteristics are influenced by raw materials, manufacturing methods, firing temperatures, and

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