What is the difference between wall tiles and floor tiles?

1. Uses

Wall tiles and floor tiles are used for interior decoration, and both play a role in protection and beautification. Differently speaking, interior wall tiles decorate the interior walls to avoid damage, water splash or pollution; floor tiles are also called floor tiles, which are mainly used to decorate the ground and create a bright and clean room environment.

2. Process characteristics

Wall tiles are mostly glazed tiles, which are composed of three parts, the green body, the bottom glaze layer, and the top glaze layer. Floor tiles are fired from clay and have a variety of specifications. According to the material, it can be divided into glazed tiles, whole body tiles (anti-slip tiles), polished tiles, vitrified tiles, etc.

3. Physical properties

Wall tiles are ceramic products, and floor tiles are usually porcelain products. There is a big difference between the two. It can be reflected in the manufacturing process.

4. Water absorption rate

In terms of material, wall tiles are ceramic products, and the water absorption rate is about 10%. Floor tiles are porcelain products, with a water absorption rate of about 1%.