Vitrified Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles have been the biggest news in the tile industry in this last decade. They are available in matt, polished, textured, and glazed finishes. Porcelain tiles are formed by a mixture of kaolin clays, quartz, and feldspar. They are fired at 1200-1300 degrees, forming extremely uniform and compact tiles. Porcelain tiles were commonly used in commercial applications because of their strength, low porosity, and high abrasion resistance. Today, due to new technologies and lower production costs, porcelain tiles can now be found in domestic living areas, bathrooms, and kitchens throughout the world.

Unglazed vitrified porcelain are tiles that do not have a glaze added to the surface. Instead it is the natural state of the clays and additives that makes up the colour of the tile. One of the benefits of a vitrified porcelain tile is if it does get chipped, thecolour continues through the body of the tile. Also, because of its strength, a vitrified porcelain tile can be machined to produce a polished surface, a matt texture, or even a rough external surface. Vitrified porcelain tiles can be produced with crisp edges (referred to as ‘rectified’), so that every tile is exactly the same size.

Vitrified porcelain tiles are a beautiful product, and best emulate natural stones like marbles and granites. Be aware though, mechanically enhancing the surface of natural porcelain to a polished finish, or even a matt finish, opens up tiny micropores on the surface of the tile. It’s for this reason that most tile manufacturers and retailers recommend that porcelain tiles be sealed – a process which seals these tiny pores.

All sound too confusing? There’s no need to stress, The Tile People have all the advice to help you make the right decisions when purchasing your vitrified porcelain tiles, and the right advice and products for maintaining their beautiful appearance.

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  Overland Series:
  Vitrified Porcelain to cover all bases

  There is no better complete series of vitrified porcelain tile than that of The Tile People. Overland comes is 7 great colours, each colour comes in 4 great sizes, and 3 great finishes.

  That's 84 Combinations.

  For example, you can tile your whole home in 400 x 400 matt latte, your bathroom and ensuite floors in matching 300 x 300 matt latte, and wallsin 600 x 300 polished latte, then your patio, porch and alfresco area in 600 x 600 rock latte.

  One complete tile to do the whole home.

  • Finishes Available:

  • Polished
  • Matt
  • Rock

  • Sizes Available:

  • 300 x 300mm
  • 400 x 400mm
  • 300 x 600mm
  • 600 x 600mm
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  Jiajun Travertine

  Jiajun Travertine is a fantastic tile that emulates natural unfilled honed travertine. Perfect for bathrooms and ensuites and comes in 2 colours and 3 sizes.

  • Sizes Available:

  • 300 x 300mm
  • 300 x 600mm
  • 600 x 600mm
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  Gallura Series

  The Gallura series comes direct from Italy and are magnificent replicas of natural terracottas.

  These tiles are pefect fit for any rustic home.

  • Sizes Available:

  • 510 x 510mm
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  Sandstone Series

  Sandstone series is a beautiful tile that captures the essence of nature.

  Available in 4 colours and 2 sizes, as well as matching feature tiles for feature walls or strips.

  • Sizes Available:

  • 300 x 300mm
  • 300 x 600mm
  • 600 x 600mm
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  At Stone Series

  The At Stone series has been one of The Tile People’s most popular ranges due to its neutral colours and fine gloss streaks on its surface.

  It comes in great sizes and matching decorator slat pieces to be used as features in bathroom, ensuites etc.

  • Sizes Available:

  • 300 x 300mm
  • 300 x 600mm
  • 600 x 600mm
  • slat sheet
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  Corten Series

  When first released, the Corten series was a tile ahead of its time, so much so that it won the Australian Tile Councils ‘Most Innovative Product’. This stunning tile emulates rust hues with either a copper or black body. This tile will surely make an impression where ever it is used. Available in 2 colours and 2 sizes.

  • Sizes Available:

  • 300 x 600mm
  • 600 x 600mm