Quarry Tile Colors For Commercial Kitchen

Quarry Tile Defined

Quarry tile is a very hard, impervious paving tile made from the ground minerals formed and fired in much the same was as is used to make brick. They are typically harder than ordinary clay bricks, due to the minerals used and the high firing temperatures. Unlike clay terracotta, quarry tiles are not porous and will resist water; and unlike ceramic tile and porcelain, quarry tile does not have a surface glaze layer.

Because high quality quarry tiles are extruded and unglazed, they are both naturally appealing and very practical. These tiles are slip resisting and are an excellent choice for areas subject to heavy spills and moisture. They also perform well in outdoor applications - even in extreme climates.

High quality quarry tiles also have a tight die skin surface making them resistant to soiling.

Quarry tiles get their color from the choice of natural raw materials put into the "mix" to create the tile. Quarry tiles with a base of shale generally have a red or brown color. Tiles with a base of clay generally have a gray or beige color.