Texmateria
Ceramic Tile
A fired clay tile with a more porous body than porcelain. Glaze thickness, rounded edges, slight size variation, and body color at chips reveal its ceramic character.
Common names
- wall tile
- glazed ceramic tile
- bathroom wall tile
Search phrases
- bathroom wall tile
- glossy kitchen tile
- white ceramic wall
- small glazed tile
Common uses
- Bathroom walls
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Washrooms
- Decorative walls
- Commercial interiors
Choosing points
- Best for bathroom and kitchen walls where a glossy easy-clean finish is useful.
- Glossy glaze cleans easily but shows water spots, glare, and uneven reflections.
- Edges can chip and reveal a different clay body color.
- Grout color and width change the perceived cleanliness and scale.
How it ages
- Many ceramic wall tiles are not rated for floors or freezing exterior use. Wet areas need proper substrate, waterproofing, and grout maintenance.
What to avoid
- Do not use wall-only ceramic tile on floors, wet exterior areas, or freeze-thaw locations. Choose tile made for floors or exterior use.
