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Clay Tiles
Clay Tiles
CLAY PAVER
BLOCKS
MANUFACTURING
Clay pavers are manufactured
using three basic methods:
PROCESS
1. Extrusion,
2. Molding,
3. Dry pressing.
These pavers can be square edged, antique, beveled, and tumbled
The majority of all clay pavers are made using an extrusion process. In this
manufacturing procedure, clay is combined with water and pressed into a high-pressure
vacuum The pavers are then dried and fired in a kiln to complete the manufacturing
process. Extruded pavers are usually a very durable paving material.
Molded pavers are formed by pressing a clay and water mixture into a wooden mold lined
with sand. Different colored sand is used to line the mold and color the pavers. After the
molding process is complete, the clay pavers are dried and fired in a kiln. The process
used to manufacture these pavers gives them an antique appearance.
Dry pressed pavers are manufactured by placing almost dry clay into a
pressurized steel mold. Air is extracted from the clay during the molding
process to increase its density. After the clay has been molded, it is dried and
fired in a kiln. The lack of moisture in dry pressed clay pavers makes them
less vulnerable to shrinkage than other types.
USES
Clay pavers are used mainly
in patio, walkways,
driveways.
TERRACOTTA
TILES
TERRACOTTA
QUARRY
TILES
Uses: Quarry tile is extensively used for floors. It can be used either indoors or outdoors.
Since it is freeze-resistant this tile should be used outdoors in climates
where freeze-thaw action occurs. Most commercial kitchens, pavement, etc
uses quarry tile to be used because of its slip resistant and non
porous properties.
Shapes: Rectangular ,square, octagonal and hexagonal.
Prices: It ranges from rs60 to rs250 per sq feet.
PATIO
TILES
PROPERTIES
CLAY PAVER BLOCKS
TILES
QUARRY TILES
PATIO TILES
CHARACTERISTICS
LESS POROUS
LOW POROSITY HARDFIRE RESISTENT
HIGH
AND
DURABL
E
COLOUR
PRICE(p
er
sq.
meter)
USES
RED, GREY
BROWN
GREY
IVORY, GREY
Rs 60-Rs 250
WALKW
AY,
DRIVE
WAY
TERRACOTTA
POROUS
HIGH
PLASTICI
STRENG
TY
TH
NONFLAMMA
BLE
RED, BROWN
N
RED, BROWN
BUFF
YELLOW ,GREY
RESIST
SLIPPING
STRONG
RED,
Rs 50-Rs 2000
Rs 120-Rs 300
ROOFIN
G,
CEILING
,
FLOORI
NG AND
USED IN
CLIMATE
WHERE
FREEZE,
THAW
OCCURS
IN PATIO
CLAY TILES
ROOF
Clay tiles (also Mangalorean tiles) are a type of tiles native to the city of Mangalore, India. The
tiles were first introduced to India in 1860 by a German missionary. Since then the industry
flourished in India. These red tiles, prepared from hard laterite clay.
QUALITY AND USAGE
They provide excellent ventilation especially during summer and aesthetically as well.
Some of them are especially made to be placed over kitchen and bathroom for the
smoke to escape.
These red colored clay tiles, unique in shape and size are so famous and export to all
the corners of world.
They are unique and are made or available in different size and shapes depending on
the users need.
These tiles are cheap, durable and costs only one third that of cement.
These tiles are suited for regions experiencing heavy rainfall as water drains easily and
fast.
PROPERTIES
PREPARATION
First part is to collect enough clay and place it in a
mold and is cut to exact measurement. Then that
rectangular piece of clay with exact length and
thickness is placed on another machine which puts
the factory logo and shapes it into a tile. Then with
hand any extra clay is removed and sent to be
carried for firing and later glazing. Once fired and
glazed it is ready and is stored for shipping.