Porcelain tile
Also known as: porcelain tile
- 1Characterized by a water absorption rate under 0.5 percent.
- 2Engineered through high-temperature firing to eliminate internal porosity.
- 3Regulated by international standards including ISO 13006 and BS EN 14411.
- 4Utilizes high-pressure mechanical shaping during the manufacturing process.
Porcelain tiles are a dense, vitrified ceramic tiles characterised by a water absorption less 0.5 per cent.
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Key material used for the building's exterior cladding
The facade is famously covered in hand-painted ceramic tiles featuring marigold motifs, which were produced by the factory owned by the client, Manel Vicens.
Porcelain tiles are a specialized form of vitrified ceramic material engineered for high durability and low moisture absorption. They are defined by a water absorption rate of less than 0.5 percent, making them ideal for flooring and wall applications where resistance to elements is required.
Doorframe and Threshold BathroomWikimedia Commons; Ribax; Own work; CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Ceramic tilesCéramiques Bestiaire AveyronnaisWikimedia Commons; Malcolm DJURIC; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Ceramic tilesan earthenware Pomegranate in Granada, SpainWikimedia Commons; Jebulon; Own work; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) The manufacturing process involves a combination of precise raw material selection, high-pressure mechanical shaping, and high-temperature firing. These techniques effectively eliminate internal porosity, distinguishing them from standard ceramic tiles. Modern production is governed by international standards such as ISO 13006 and BS EN 14411.