Chemical Characteristics
Ceramic tile is not only extremely hard wearing, it is also a relatively easy surface to clean and maintain. Even
relatively porous ceramic surfaces can be sealed and protected from stains associated with liquid spills of potential contaminants like red wine, cooking oil, etc.
The vast majority of glazed tiles can be cleaned by light sweeping and gentle mopping with a mild detergent or a microfiber wipe. In general terms, ceramic tiles are resistant to common chemicals.
Nevertheless, ceramic surfaces can be damaged by a variety of potentially harmful substances, especially in commercial environments where tiles may be subjected to spills of various chemicals which can corrode the surface.
In these circumstances, tiles which may be subjected to high concentrations of acids and alkalis are tested in accordance with ISO 10545-13, which tests a product’s ‘resistance to low and high concentrations of acids and alkalis and household cleaners and swimming pool salts.’
Credit: Australian Tile Council
relatively porous ceramic surfaces can be sealed and protected from stains associated with liquid spills of potential contaminants like red wine, cooking oil, etc.
The vast majority of glazed tiles can be cleaned by light sweeping and gentle mopping with a mild detergent or a microfiber wipe. In general terms, ceramic tiles are resistant to common chemicals.
Nevertheless, ceramic surfaces can be damaged by a variety of potentially harmful substances, especially in commercial environments where tiles may be subjected to spills of various chemicals which can corrode the surface.
In these circumstances, tiles which may be subjected to high concentrations of acids and alkalis are tested in accordance with ISO 10545-13, which tests a product’s ‘resistance to low and high concentrations of acids and alkalis and household cleaners and swimming pool salts.’
Credit: Australian Tile Council
