One, the differences between full-body porcelain tiles and half-body porcelain tiles
1、Different water absorption rates
- Full ceramic: Absorption rate less than 0.5%- Ceramic: Absorption rate greater than 10%- Semi-ceramic: Absorption rate between the two
2、Different firing processes
The temperature during full-tile firing exceeds 1200 degrees, resulting in low water absorption of the blank, low expansion after heating, high firing hardness, resistance to breakage, excellent stain resistance, low water absorption, and good flatness.
Half-vitrified ceramic tiles fired at temperatures below 1200°C have a higher moisture absorption rate than full-vitrified ceramic tiles, resulting in higher expansion after heating. This leads to low hardness, fragility, permeability, and poor gloss after firing.
Two. Is full-glazed interior wall brick better than half-glazed?
1、Appearance
Firstly, from a visual perspective, full-porcelain tiles have a higher gloss level and a smoother surface compared to ceramic tiles. Therefore, if the desired decorative effect is high, full-porcelain tiles are the preferred choice.
2、Hardness
From a hardness perspective, full-porcelain tiles have a significantly higher hardness compared to half-porcelain tiles, making them more resistant to impact and less prone to breakage. Half-porcelain tiles, on the other hand, have a lower hardness and are more susceptible to damage.
3、Application/Installation
Porcelain tiles have a low water absorption rate, making them relatively easy to install. However, ceramic tiles have a higher water absorption rate, requiring soaking of the wall to maintain moisture before installation, which makes the process more complicated and less reliable.
4、Price
From a price perspective, full-body porcelain tiles are slightly more expensive than half-body porcelain tiles. If the renovation requirements are not particularly high, half-body porcelain tiles are a more economical option.
Summary: The main differences between full-body porcelain tiles and half-body porcelain tiles lie in their lower water absorption rate, higher hardness, better gloss, and higher price for full-body porcelain tiles compared to half-body porcelain tiles. When selecting, users can choose based on their specific needs.
Three. How to distinguish between full-body porcelain and half-body porcelain wall tiles.
1、Weight
Porcelain interior wall bricks have a high density and are very heavy; half-porcelain interior wall bricks should be lighter.
2、Soaking
Partially vitrified ceramic wall tiles are absorbent and will release bubbles when submerged in water. Fully vitrified ceramic wall tiles are non-absorbent and can be directly laid. Partially vitrified ceramic wall tiles must be thoroughly soaked before laying; if not soaked, they will absorb moisture from the cement mortar, which can lead to tile detachment.
3、Sound
To lift and hold a corner of the ceramic tile, strike the center of the tile with a finger. A deep, resonant sound with prolonged echoes indicates a fully vitrified ceramic wall tile. A muddy, non-echoing or short, subdued sound indicates that the tile's vitrification level is poor, and the tile's body material has uneven particle size and low density, typical of partially vitrified ceramic wall tiles.