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Old 22-05-2008   #3
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Default Re: vitrified?

1. Fully vitrified tiles have a water absorption rate of about 0.5%......

2.Normal Vitrified tiles have a water absorption rate of about 0.5 % to 3%......

3. Semi vitrified have a water absorption rate of about 3% to 6%.....

Porcelain /Fully Vitrified Tiles ....tiles are normally dry pressed using a body made from Kaolin clays, feldspar, silica and colouring oxides fired to around 1200 degrees. ( thus making them vitrified ...glass like ).........

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