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Interior Design Quickly Many decoration users often start the arduous "decoration" self-study course long before they get the key to their new house. It is definitely indispensable to check information, visit other people's new homes through door-to-door transfers, etc. After the decoration, although most people could not graduate, they also created the second-tier talents in China's decoration industry. In fact, interior design is still an emerging industry in the country. The interior design courses are also in the exploratory stage. The following is the author’s experience in interior design for your reference:
1. Floor plan: It must comply with the following three contents: Traffic line: It is the pedestrian access route of the house. The rationality of connecting different areas mainly lies in the arrangement of transportation lines. You want to make sure that any physical movement of the home that occurs is accessible to all members of the household. Spaciousness: No matter how you move the position of your sofa and TV cabinet, the purpose is only the same: how to make your 80-square-meter home look like a 150-square-meter large house. If possible, you might want to make it larger. Practicality: After meeting the above conditions, put your plan in front of you and compare it to see which one is more practical and beautiful. The house is yours and you have the final say.
2. Style layout: The styles of decoration and architecture are both diverse. Some of them have been published in decoration magazines on the street, while others are still treasured in the homes of your relatives and friends. But one thing that is undeniable is that most owners are already well-intentioned.
3. Color arrangement: If your interior design work has more than 3 main colors, then you are not qualified. It is absolutely necessary for you to take back your art knowledge from junior high school and review it. Here’s an option: Make your walls and floor a similar color, but make the floor a darker color than the walls. Then the color of the furniture is best to be the complementary color of the wall. The ceiling is generally the same color as the wall, or it can be lighter than the wall, but it must not be darker than the wall. As a general rule, you're better off trying to make your ceiling a darker color than your floor.
4. Detailed layout: No matter how simple or luxurious your home is, true beauty lies in comparison: thick versus thin, bright versus dark. You should try to arrange some relatively exquisite things in your home. Even a fabric sofa can make your space wonderful without carving dragons or phoenixes. Creating a center of interest is one of the things an interior designer is always striving for. 5. Lighting arrangement: One thing you should not ignore is that using lights takes up 1/4 of your life time. In addition to choosing various shapes, you should also pay attention to the choice of light colors. For home users, yellow light energy-saving bulbs are a good choice.
Interior design is a comprehensive subject. If possible, you should seek the opinions of professionals, and then hold a family meeting appropriately to listen to the opinions of your family members. There may be unexpected results. Harvest. Seeing the home designed by you placed in front of your eyes, you must have a different feeling in your heart. We call this: originalism. 2002 Decoration Trend Many owners will be very concerned about the decoration style of their homes before decoration, just like many people are nervous about buying a car because they are afraid that the model will be outdated. For many people, making the most appropriate renovation within their budget is a very important thing. Therefore, we often hear people talking about things that are old-fashioned or backward. Domestic people have a habit of following the trend in decoration style. Ash was popular in the 1980s, and decoration at that time was still a relatively rare thing. Since the 1990s, as people's living standards have improved, renovation activities have increased significantly. Some owners have even renovated several houses. In this era, the most popular wood was red beech (red beech is actually yellowish). As a result, a situation was formed in which "the country's rivers and mountains are all yellow". Since this century, everyone has begun to use black walnut in droves. It is foreseeable that by then, "the country's rivers and mountains will be black". There are four reasons why wood for decoration follows the trend:
1. For wood that is used in large quantities, dealers will sell it relatively cheaply.
2. The owner has limited access to materials and few options.
3. Some decoration companies lack professionals and have a trend-following mentality.
4. The popular wood has been cut down, and manufacturers need to change varieties in exchange for more supply.
In fact, for many decoration matters, we cannot simply classify them as old-fashioned, vulgar or backward.
As for the style of decoration, it should be analyzed from its use in the design style. For example, many people considered the gypsum ceiling molding to be an obsolete project early on. The author believes that this understanding is one-sided. The timelessness of plaster lines is determined by the design style. If the design style is minimalist, then plaster lines are inappropriate; if the design style is Rococo, then plaster lines are a necessary design element. It is difficult for me to imagine that someone can design without plaster lines. Based on various current factors, the author has made a guess about the popular decoration styles in 2002 for your reference:
1. Products that will be eliminated or become unpopular: 1. Polished tiles. Polished tiles have become a concern in the industry due to the very worrying problem of poor anti-fouling. If the price of vitrified tiles drops in the near future, they will completely replace polished tiles. 2. Aluminum plastic pipe. Aluminum-plastic pipes are a new product to replace galvanized iron pipes, but they have design and structural deficiencies when used as hot water pipes. It is believed that they will soon be replaced by PP pipes (PP-R, PP-B pipes, etc.). 3. Aluminum alloy windows. Aluminum alloy windows are gradually replaced or coexisted by plastic steel windows. The reasons are more related to insulation and price factors. Especially in the north, aluminum alloy is a good heat conductor. Compared with plastic steel, the energy-saving effect of indoor air conditioning is worse. 4. Wall lamp. For homes, wall lamps are indeed a rarely used item. There are basically two reasons: one is the issue of design style. Wall lamps are incompatible with many popular styles today. One is the issue of lighting. Compared with other lamps, wall lamps are not cost-effective. 5. PVC ceiling. Colorful things are not necessarily practical, and PVC ceilings are a negative example. After the PVC ceiling is installed, it will form a downward arching surface for a long time. The ideal substitute is aluminum gusset plate.
2. Designs that will be eliminated or unpopular: 1. Curtain boxes. In addition to the possibility of hiding tracks on suspended ceilings (commonly known as false ceilings), the practice of setting up separate curtain boxes on the top of windows is becoming less and less common. And more people will choose exposed crossbars instead. 2. Bookcase door. When we watch old movies or some of today’s office executive chairs, there will be bookcases with doors behind them. For homes, adding doors to bookcases seems old-fashioned. 3. Molded door. For many people who pursue fashion, molded doors often cannot meet people's aesthetic needs, although it has price advantages in industrial production. 4. Screens that don’t reach the top. In the past, when we went to restaurants or saw in some homes, some owners would set up a screen of about 1 and a half meters at the door, and some would have frosted prints on it. Today, this kind of half-hearted design is a bit boring. As for screens, top-to-top screens (including top-to-top grid screens) are still one of the designers’ choices. After all, function comes first. 5. Wall skirt. In fact, this project is a bit inappropriate for this article, because the wall skirt has been eliminated for N years. 6. The top of the wall is fully decorated with wood. In some luxury clubs, there are many designs where all the walls are wrapped with wooden decorative panels, and some people even use decorative panels on the suspended ceilings during decoration. But designing like this in home decoration is a bit overwhelming. The current mentality of showing wealth not only fails to show wealth, but also makes people feel vulgar.
3. Popular products or designs. The above introduction to unpopular products has already included some introductions to emerging popular products, which will not be repeated here. What I want to talk about are mainly some emerging things: 1. Retro bricks. There has been an upward trend in retro bricks in recent years, mainly because there are more localized components and the price is relatively lower. But at present, domestic retro bricks are still no match for imported retro bricks in terms of product quality and texture processing. 2. Natural cultural stone. Once upon a time, imported artificial culture stones were quoted at 1,000 yuan per square meter (it was difficult to say whether the prices were huge profits in 1997). Nowadays, you can buy natural cultured stone for about one hundred yuan. With a little processing, it can also have the decorative effect of artificial stone, and it has a more natural texture. 3. Stainless steel anti-theft door with glass on both sides. Whether it is popular or practical, the fact is that stainless steel anti-theft nets equipped with double-sided glass are easier to clean, have a smoother finish, and have more smoke-proof and sound-insulating functions. 4. Fabric sofa. A sofa that can change its appearance, color, and pattern at any time with the changes of seasons or mood, adds an extra option to fashionable life. Of course, some users will prepare some coats for replacement. 5. Multi-outlet toilet or toilet shifter.
I don’t know if it’s the architect’s habit or a problem with his knowledge. You will find that the distance between the toilet drain outlet and the wall in many houses is too small, and it is often difficult to buy a suitable toilet in the market. Now there is an imported brand toilet. There are three pipe holes at the bottom of the toilet. One of them can be removed for installation, so that it can adapt to different distances from the wall. As a remedy, there is also a toilet shifter, which can increase the distance from the 270mm wall by about 50mm (of course, too much shift may cause blockage). 6. The bathroom is covered with marble. Contrary to the problem of natural stone radiation advocated by some people, some interior designers have begun to use marble on the walls in bathrooms. These stones are often bluestone or some domestic low-priced stones such as "Hunan White". These stones The general specifications are larger than 40mm or above, which is visually different from some ceramic tile walls we usually see. 7. Carpets. Maybe you rarely see people using wall-to-wall carpets in their homes now, but carpets have become one of the floor materials people choose. The main varieties include high-end silk carpets, mid-range wool carpets and low-end nylon carpets.
Wooden building materials are commonly used materials in home decoration. Due to various factors, these boards with different qualities, and because users are not familiar with the materials, often easily cause a series of problems. Here I will explain and introduce wooden building materials, mainly wood plywood.
1. Classification of wooden boards
1. According to material classification, it can be divided into two categories: solid wooden boards and artificial boards. At present, except for the solid wood boards used for floors and door leaves, generally the boards we use are artificially processed artificial boards.
2. According to the molding classification, it can be divided into: solid board, plywood, fiber board, decorative panel, fireproof board, etc.
2. Types of wooden boards 1. Solid wooden boards. As the name suggests, solid wood boards are wood boards made from intact wood. These boards are durable and have natural texture, making them the best choice for decoration. However, due to the high cost and high construction technology requirements of this type of panels, they are not used much in decoration. Solid wood boards are generally classified according to the actual name of the board, and there is no unified standard specification.
2. Solid wood flooring Solid wood flooring is the most common ground decoration material used in decoration in recent years. It is a very significant symbol of the improvement of the quality of life of Chinese families. Solid wood flooring has the advantages of solid wood boards, but because it is produced by industrial production lines in factories and has uniform specifications, it is easy to construct and even faster than other board constructions. However, its disadvantage is that it requires relatively high craftsmanship. If the builder's skills are not good enough, it will often cause a series of problems, such as arching, deformation, etc. The name of solid wood flooring consists of the name of the wood and the name of the edge treatment. The edge joint processing is mainly divided into three types: flat mouth (no tongue and groove), tongue and groove, and double tongue and groove. Flat flooring is an obsolete product. The double tongue and groove flooring has not yet become popular due to immature technology. Most of the floors currently laid are single tongue and groove floors. Generally speaking, the tongue and groove floor also refers to the single tongue and groove floor. Solid wood flooring can also be divided into two types: painted board and plain board according to the treatment of the paint surface. Painted boards refer to those that have been topcoated before leaving the factory, while plain boards refer to those that have not yet been painted. The construction period of paint board is short, but the surface smoothness is not as good as that of plain board, and there will be slight unevenness. The construction period of plain board is slow, generally one to two times longer than that of painted board, but the surface is smooth.
3. Composite flooring Composite wood flooring, also called laminate flooring, because some companies often name themselves some names for different purposes, such as super-strong wood flooring, diamond-shaped wood flooring, etc. , no matter how complicated and different their names are, these boards are all composite floors. Just as we call a helicopter a helicopter rather than a helicopter, these boards do not use "wood", so it is unreasonable to use the term "composite wood flooring". The appropriate name is "composite flooring". The national standard name for this type of flooring is: impregnated paper laminated wood flooring. Composite flooring is generally composed of four layers of materials: the bottom layer, the base material layer, the decorative layer and the wear-resistant layer. The number of revolutions of the wear-resistant layer determines the life of the composite floor.
1) Bottom layer: made of polyester material, which is moisture-proof.
2) Base layer: Generally made of density board, depending on the density of the density board, it is also divided into low density board, medium density board and high density board.
3) Decorative layer: Special paper printed with specific patterns (mainly simulating real textures) is soaked in melamine solution, chemically treated, and heated by melamine. The chemical properties are stable and no chemical reactions occur anymore, making this paper a beautiful and durable decorative layer.
4) Wear-resistant layer: It is a wear-resistant agent composed of a layer of aluminum oxide evenly pressed on the surface of the laminate floor. The content of aluminum oxide and the thickness of the film determine the number of wear-resistant revolutions. The rotation speed of the wear-resistant layer containing about 30 grams of aluminum oxide per square meter is about 4000 revolutions, the wear-resistant revolution speed of the wear-resistant layer with 38 grams of aluminum oxide per square meter is about 5000 revolutions, and the wear-resistant revolution speed of the wear-resistant layer with 44 grams of aluminum oxide content should be about 9000 revolutions. Left and right, the greater the content and film thickness, the higher the number of revolutions, and the more wear-resistant it is. The disadvantage of composite flooring is that when it is laid over a large area, there will be overall arching and deformation. Because it is made of composite materials, the edges and corners between boards are easily broken or worn.
4. Plywood Plywood, also known as plywood, is commonly known as thin core board in the industry. It is made of three or more layers of one millimeter thick veneers or thin sheets glued together and hot pressed. It is currently the most commonly used material for hand-made furniture. Plywood is generally divided into six specifications: 3cm, 5cm, 9cm, 12cm, 15cm and 18cm (1cm is 1mm).
5. Decorative panels Decorative panels are commonly known as panels. It is a decorative board with a single-sided decorative effect that is made by precisely slicing solid wood boards into thin veneers with a thickness of about 0.2mm, using plywood as the base material, and using an adhesive process. It is a special form of plywood with a thickness of 3 cm. Decorative panels are an advanced decoration material that is different from the current mixed oil method.
6. Blockboard Blockboard is commonly known as large core board in the industry. Large core board is made of two pieces of veneer glued and spliced ??together. The price of large core boards is cheaper than that of thin core boards. Its vertical bending strength (divided by the direction of the core material) is poor, but its transverse bending strength is higher.
7. Particleboard Particleboard is a thin board made of wood chips as the main raw material, and then added with glue and additives. According to the pressing method, it can be divided into two categories: extruded particleboard and flat pressed particleboard. The main advantage of this type of board is that it is extremely cheap. Its shortcomings are also obvious: extremely poor strength. It is generally not suitable for making larger furniture or furniture with mechanical requirements.
8. Density board Density board, also called fiberboard. It is an artificial board made of wood fiber or other plant fibers as raw materials and applied with urea-formaldehyde resin or other applicable adhesives. According to its density, it is divided into high density board, medium density board and low density board. Because density board is soft and impact-resistant, it is also easy to reprocess. In foreign countries, density board is a good material for making furniture. However, because the national standard for height boards is several times lower than the international standard, the quality of density boards in our country needs to be improved.
9. Fireproof board Fireproof board is made of siliceous material or calcium material as the main raw material, mixed with a certain proportion of fiber materials, lightweight aggregates, adhesives and chemical additives, and made by autoclaving technology. Finished decorative panels. It is a new type of material that is increasingly used at present, and its use is not only due to fire protection. The construction of fireproof boards requires relatively high glue, and the price of better quality fireproof boards is more expensive than decorative panels. The thickness of fireproof board is generally 0.8mm, 1mm and 1.2mm.
10. Melamine board Melamine board, the full name is melamine impregnated film paper facing artificial board. It is a decorative board made by soaking paper with different colors or textures in melamine resin adhesive, drying it to a certain degree of solidification, paving it on the surface of particleboard, medium density fiberboard or hardboard, and hot pressing it. Melamine board is a wall decoration material. At present, some people use melamine boards to fake composite floors for floor decoration, which is inappropriate.
Kitchen Cabinets As far as the home decoration industry is concerned, no profession has more variety than the kitchen cabinet industry. Furniture manufacturers pale in comparison to kitchen cabinet manufacturers. There are some inexperienced friends who like to follow what the seller says. In fact, it is just a concept after all the speculation. Let’s take the material of the board as far as it is concerned. Now some kitchen cabinet salesmen will recommend to you the first thing such as King Kong XX board, Silver Diamond XX board and so on, "Do you think it is expensive? We also have particle board here, I can sell it to you cheaper." It's really not enough compared to the previous ones, but more than enough compared to the inferior ones. On the contrary, many people will accept it. Therefore, it is definitely not a surprise when we hear that a kitchen cabinet costs tens of thousands of dollars.
In some high-end building materials markets, it is not uncommon for a kitchen cabinet to cost tens of thousands of dollars. What is the problem with kitchen cabinets?
1. Bottom plate. Kitchen cabinet baseboards come in all kinds of shapes, and many of them are actually fancy. Even if it is a moisture-proof board, it is actually MDF, which is what we usually call medium density board. Everyone in the know knows that kitchen cabinets are mainly responsible for waterproofing the countertop and connecting water pipes, and there is no need for moisture-proofing at all. In some areas in the north, kitchens don’t even have floor drains. The so-called moisture-proof board is just some processing on the medium-density board. In fact, you can take something with a large core board and try pouring some water on it to see if it will deform? Won't. So why bother to study the moisture-proof problem of particleboard and medium-density board? On this point, if you ask the board dealer and know the price difference between the careful board, the large board and the moisture-proof board, you will be more clear. Moreover, in terms of cost, the processing difficulty, auxiliary materials and mechanical losses of moisture-proof boards and particleboards are much lower than those of other boards. In the final analysis, there is still one word: money makes trouble. Of course, in cabinet doors and other locations, we need to admit that the deformation resistance of MDF is higher than that of other boards. There is nothing wrong with using these materials in this location. But in terms of mechanical properties, it is not so good. It is not necessary to use it in other places.
2. Countertop. This is a big part of the cost, and it accounts for a considerable part of the cost of the entire kitchen cabinet. Kitchen cabinets priced at 1,800 yuan per linear meter, and using the best domestic artificial stone countertops cost 700 yuan per linear meter. Nowadays, the craftsmanship level of domestic artificial stones is really uneven, and there is not much significant difference in the appearance of these stones. This provides manufacturers with a lot of room for adjustment in their profits. Because some inferior domestic artificial stones only cost 300-500 yuan per linear meter. After all, just one countertop and one linear meter can have a price difference of two to three hundred yuan. We can easily view colorful artificial stone samples at the booths of various kitchen cabinet companies, but how many people know or try to know the differences in performance of these stones? I believe that the answer is zero. Even for those working in the kitchen cabinet industry, I believe this number will not be very high.
3. Panel. Kitchen cabinet fronts are also one of the major costs. The material used for the panel has a great bearing on the cost. At this point, I don't think there's much to fault. Why do I say this? Because in addition to quality issues, there is also an aesthetic issue involved. Today's panel treatments include fireproof board, spray paint, (fire) board paint, crystal board and countless other surface materials. Among them, the surface layer of solid wood, which is also the base material, is consistent. At this point, it is relatively transparent. Why? Because it's so intuitive. Anyone can clearly see the difference in this material at a glance, and can know an average market price by consulting different merchants. So unless this part is processed together with the base plate, there is really no profit. Therefore, various boards with integrated surface and bottom are now born.
4. Accessories. Accessories are not necessarily necessary, but if there are matching accessories, the profit will be even higher. A pull-down condiment bar that costs no more than 100 yuan is quoted at more than 1,300 yuan. I don't know if there are any patented ingredients in this, but the price is a bit outrageous. However, the common flat-pull seasoning bar is much lower. The faucet is another bottomless pit. The current market price of a faucet varies from five to six hundred yuan. I have seen a pure stainless steel one quoted for 1,200 yuan. Maybe it's beyond my professional scope, so I don't understand the pricing standards here. As accessories such as sinks involve some innovative functions, they will be more expensive. I think there is also a patent factor in it, so it is difficult to comment. Speaking of which, the baseboard has been talked about, the countertop has been talked about, the panel has been talked about, and the accessories have also been talked about. Everyone may think it's over. It’s not over yet. Where is the bigger problem? The biggest trick lies in the manufacturing process.
5. Tricks in the manufacturing process. When we go to various building materials shopping malls, we will find "manufacturers" everywhere. Is that true? No. Many kitchen cabinet shops are actually just for ordering, and have no construction capabilities either themselves or their backends. So where do kitchen cabinets come from? Here again, the contracting system is in charge. Many stores actually take the order first, then outsource it to some small factories to manufacture it, and then use trucks with their own brand names to pull it and install it. The installation workers are also from the factory. Not from the merchant.
Maybe you can see another type of manufacturer presenting a stack of information and pictures about what advanced machines we have and how many square meters of production workshop we have. Yes, these information may not be false, but they are really not used to produce your customized kitchen cabinets. Including some big-name chain merchants, after opening stores in various places, they sell the orders they get to some small local factories. Very few would actually use such advanced equipment for production. Because these so-called advanced factories are located in far away places, just shipping goods is enough. Here comes a very avant-garde term - OEM. To sum up, when purchasing cabinets, you must carefully consider all factors. As a social division of labor, when we choose kitchen cabinets, we should try to choose the best manufacturers or merchants.
Comparison of ceramic tiles my country has a long history of producing ceramic tiles, and the English word "China" itself means ceramics. There are so many varieties of ceramic tiles on the market today that it’s dazzling. Let's take a look at the content of ceramic tiles and the relationship between them:
1. Glazed tiles 1. As the name suggests, glazed tiles are bricks whose surface has been glazed. It can be divided into two types based on the difference of raw materials: 1) Ceramic glazed tiles, which are fired from clay, have high water absorption and relatively low strength. Its main feature is the red color on the back. 2) Porcelain glazed tiles, which are fired from porcelain clay, have low water absorption and relatively high strength. Its main feature is that the color of the back is off-white. It should be noted that the comparisons of water absorption and strength mentioned above are all relative. There are currently some ceramic glazed tiles with better water absorption and strength than porcelain glazed tiles. 2. The glaze of glazed tiles can be divided into the following two types according to the difference in gloss: 1) Bright glazed tiles. Suitable for creating "clean" effects. 2)Matte glazed tiles. Suitable for creating "fashionable" effects. 3. Frequently Asked Questions Glazed tiles are the most common type of bricks used in decoration. Due to their rich color patterns and strong anti-fouling ability, they are widely used on walls and floors. Common quality problems mainly include two aspects: 1) Cracks The fundamental reason for cracks is that the stress between the blank and the glaze layer exceeds the difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the blank and glaze. When the thermal expansion coefficient of the glaze is larger than that of the base, and the shrinkage of the glaze is greater than that of the base during cooling, the glaze will be subject to tensile stress. When the tensile stress is greater than the ultimate strength that the glaze layer can withstand, cracking will occur. 2) Back seepage No matter what kind of brick, it is natural to absorb water, but when the density of the brick body is too loose, it is not only a problem of water absorption, but also a problem of cement seepage. That is, cement sewage will penetrate into the surface. 4. Common specifications of square glazed tiles include 152×152mm, 200×200mm, rectangular glazed tiles include 152×200mm, 200×300mm, etc. Commonly used glazed tiles have thicknesses of 5mm and 6mm.
2. Full-body tiles The surface of full-body tiles is not glazed, and the material and color of the front and back sides are the same, hence the name. Full-body bricks are wear-resistant bricks. Although there are still varieties such as full-body bricks with seepage patterns, their designs and colors are not as good as glazed bricks. As the current interior design tends to be more and more plain, full-body bricks have become more and more fashionable and are widely used on the floors of halls, corridors, outdoor walkways and other decoration projects. Generally, they are rarely used on walls. , and most anti-skid bricks are full-body bricks. Common specifications for full-body bricks include 300x300mm, 400x400mm, 500x500mm, 600x600mm, 800x800mm, etc.
3. Polished tiles Polished tiles are bright bricks whose surface has been polished. Polished tiles are a type of full-body tiles. Compared with the rough surface of full-body tiles, polished tiles are much smoother. Polished tiles are hard and wear-resistant and are suitable for use in most indoor spaces except bathrooms, kitchens and indoor environments. Based on the application of infiltration technology, polished tiles can produce various imitation stone and imitation wood effects. Perhaps it is the industry's carelessness, perhaps it is the industry's intention, but polished tiles have left a fatal flaw: they are easy to get dirty. This is caused by the concave and convex pores left by the polished tiles during polishing. These pores will harbor dirt and evil, causing the polished tiles to become stained and discolored. Even some tea poured on the polished tiles will be unable to save the day. Perhaps everyone is aware of this. Later, some high-quality polished tiles were added with an antifouling layer when they left the factory. However, this antifouling layer made the polished tiles lose the effect of full-body tiles. If you want to continue to cover the whole body, you have to continue to apply the anti-fouling layer. In the decoration industry, there is also the practice of applying water wax before construction to prevent stains.
The common designs of polished tiles are 400x400mm, 500x500mm, 600x600mm, 800x800mm, 900x900mm, and 1000x1000mm.
4. Vitrified tiles In order to solve the problem of easy staining of polished tiles, another variety called vitrified tiles has appeared on the market. Vitrified tiles are actually full ceramic tiles. Its surface is smooth but does not require polishing, so there is no problem of polishing pores. Vitrified tiles are reinforced polished tiles that are fired at high temperatures. The texture is harder and more wear-resistant than polished tiles. There's no doubt that it's also more expensive. Vitrified tiles are mainly floor tiles. Commonly used designs are 400x400mm, 500x500mm, 600x600mm, 800x800mm, 900x900mm, and 1000x1000mm.
5. Mosaic Mosaic is a brick with a special way of existence. It usually consists of dozens of small bricks to form a relatively large brick. Because of its small size and colorful appearance, it is widely used on small indoor walls and large and small outdoor walls and floors. It is mainly divided into: 1. Ceramic mosaic. It is the most traditional type of mosaic, famous for its small and exquisite size, but it is relatively monotonous and of low grade. 2. Marble mosaic. It is a mosaic variety developed in the mid-term. It is rich and colorful, but its acid and alkali resistance is poor and its waterproof performance is not good, so the market response is not very good. 3. Glass mosaic. The colorful glass brings vitality to the mosaic. It is divided into many small varieties according to different types of glass: 1) Molten glass mosaic. It is a glass mosaic that uses silicate as the main raw material and is melted and formed at high temperatures to appear opalescent or semi-opaque, containing a small amount of bubbles and unmelted particles. 2) Sintered glass mosaic. Using glass powder as the main raw material, adding an appropriate amount of binder, etc., it is pressed into a green body of a certain size; a glass mosaic is formed by sintering at a certain temperature. 3) Venus Glass Mosaic. Containing a small amount of bubbles and a certain amount of metal crystal particles, it has a glass mosaic that obviously sparkles when exposed to light. 4. Commonly used specifications for mosaics: 20×20mm, 25×25mm, 30×30mm, with thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 4.3mm. There are other various names for bricks on the market, but no matter how confusing their names are, they can basically be classified as one of the above varieties. Here is an introduction to the selection of tiles: In addition to the color you like, the selection of tiles must be made with a scientific attitude. First, take out any four tiles from the packaging box and place them on a flat ground. Then compare, are the four bricks flat and consistent? Check whether the diagonal corners of the tiles are inlaid? Then tap the surface of the ceramic tile with your palm and listen to the sound: the sound of good ceramic tiles is relatively low; the sound of bad ceramic tiles is bright and has obvious echo. Of course, judging whether it's good or bad based on the sound is relative. But the first comparison should not be underestimated. The biggest difference between domestic and imported ceramic tile products lies in the consistency of specifications.