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Cracks are starting to appear on my floor tiles

Overtime and in very rare circumstances floor tiles and wall tiles can have small hairline cracks appear in the glazed surface of a porcelain or ceramic tile. In the tiling industry, this is referred to as 'crazing'. 

Crazing is an inherent characteristic of glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles and can occur over time naturally. Sometimes crazing is a sped up by tile manufactures as a design feature to create a more hand made appearance. 

It is important to note that crazing is not a defect of a porcelain or ceramic floor or wall tiles but recognised as an inherent property that can occur on all types of ceramic and porcelain glazed tiles. ​
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Are cracks a problem?

Floor tiles and wall tiles that have crazing occurring on its glaze will perform in the same way as without the hairline cracks. Similarly to how small hairline cracks appear in pottery and other glazed goods, porcelain and ceramic tiles can have the same phenomena occur. 

Why are the cracks appearing?

The glaze of ceramic and porcelain tiles is made of micron thick glass. During the manufacturing process, the glaze and the body of the porcelain and ceramic tile are bonded together using extreme heat in a kiln. These two materials can expand and contact at different rates naturally and this is what causes the hairline cracks known as crazing. 

The most common reasons for floor or wall tiles to craze is:
  • Extreme fluctuations in temperature
  • Continuous movement of a substrate or structural wall.
  •  Some reports indicate that if a extremely high bond adhesive is used, the setting of the adhesive can cause the tile to slightly bend and then result in crazing of the glaze.
However the most common reason is that crazing is an inherent property of ceramic and porcelain tiles. Crazing just happens and it cannot be explained. However please note that it is not detrimental to the performance of your tile. 

How can I fix the cracked tiles?

Please note that crazing of glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles does not affect the performance of the tile. Normally crazing is just ignored. However if the crazing is significant or personally annoying then the only way to resolve the issue is to replace the tiles. Crazing cannot be fixed using any tile repair solutions as the surface is not cracked.

As crazing is an inherent characteristic of glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles, this means that the cost to replace tiles with crazing cannot be the fault of anyone and cannot be charged back to anyone in particular. 
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Nerang Tiles is a one stop tile showroom, providing full and free colour and design consultation to assist builders, architects, retail and interior designers tile all areas from floors, walls, bathrooms, kitchens, pools, outdoor areas, offices to driveways.

Showcasing the latest in tile design and interior tile trends, including all classic and traditional tile designs, Nerang Tiles has it all. Some of the tiles available include tiles suitable as kitchen tiles, bathroom tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles, outdoor tiles, pool tiles, feature tiles and much more. 

Tile Types available at Nerang Tiles: Bathroom Tiles, Kitchen Tiles, Pool Tiles, Outdoor Tiles, Wall Tiles, Floor Tiles, Feature Tiles, Timber Look Tiles, Marble Look Tiles, Stone Look Tiles, Concrete Look Tiles, Pattern Tiles, Mosaic Tiles, Stone Veneer Cladding, Cladding Tiles, Brick Look Tiles, Subway Tiles, Talavera Tiles, Capping Tiles, Listello Tiles, Pencil Tiles, Vinyl Tiles, Safety Tiles, Geometric Tiles, Tessellated Tiles, Mercatto Tiles, Terracotta Tiles, Anti Slip Tiles, Commercial Tiles, Textured Tiles, Sealed Tiles, Structured Tiles, Scored Tiles, Pressed Edge Tiles, Rectified Tiles, Vitrified Tiles, Step Tread Tiles, Coving Tiles, Bullnosed Tiles, Glazed Tiles, Bejmat Tiles, Zellige Tiles, Kit Kat Tiles, Finger Tiles, Unglazed Tiles, Floral Tiles, French Pattern Tiles, Terrazzo Look Tiles, Glow in the dark Tiles, Glass Tiles, Encaustic Tiles, Mosaic Tile Murals, Pool Mosaic Murals and much more. 
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      • Why Do My Tiles Appear Different To What Was Ordered
      • What Tile Grout Joint Should I Use?
      • Why Are There Stains On My Polished Porcelain Tiles
      • Are Tiles Cold
      • Why Have I Received Wrong or Damaged Tiles
      • What is the difference between glazed and unglazed porcelain tile?
      • Why are some of my tiles uneven
      • How to Match Existing Tiles
      • Why do my tiles have small cracks?
    • Tile Facts >
      • Silica Dust & Ceramic Tiles
      • Tile Characteristics >
        • Shade Variation
        • Tile Flatness
        • Tile Water Absorption
        • Tile Resistance to Humidity and Temperature Change
        • Tile Chemical Characteristics
        • Tile Size Variation
        • Crazing of Glazed Tiles
        • Optical Hazing in Polished Tiles
      • Tiling Terminology
      • Aluminium Trim Information
      • Types of Tiles
    • Tile Applications >
      • Bathroom
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      • Stair Case
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      • Tile Cleaning & Maintenance >
        • Tile Cleaning and Maintenance
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        • Tile Cleaning Terminology
        • Guide to Stain Removal For Unglazed Tiles
      • Efflorescence
      • Problem Solving - Grout Haze, Mould, Wax Coatings & Efflorescence
    • Tile Installation >
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        • Tile Adhesive
        • Primers
        • Waterproofing Membrane
        • Tile Grout
        • Tile Sealer
      • Installation Tips >
        • Installing Floor Tiles
        • Installing Wall Tiles
        • Preparing Your Surface
        • Tiling Techniques: Back Buttering and Spot Fixing
        • Tile Joints - The Basics
        • Gradient falls in wet area floors
        • How to Deal with electrical outlets when tiling
      • DIY Tiling Essentials
      • Tiling Checklist
      • Grout Selection Guide
    • Before Installation >
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      • Selecting Your Tiler
      • Tile Delivery and Transport
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