MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION III

Floor Tiles For Indoors

PRESENTED BY: -
Anwesha Marik-520219005
Sanket Ghosh-520219010
Jais Joshy-520219015
 FLOOR TILE(S)
• Geometric shaped (square or rectangular) thin
object which is layed on walls or on floors.
• Manufactured piece of hard wearing material
such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay or
even glass, which are used to cover roofs,
floors , walls or other objects like tabletops.
• Derived from the French word tuile, which is, in
turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a
roof tile composed of fired clay.
TYPES OF INDOOR FLOORING OPTIONS

• Ceramic Tiles
• Glass Tiles
• Metal Tiles
• Cement Tiles
• Natural Marble Tiles
• Granite Tiles
• Terracotta Tiles
• Mosaic Tiles
 CERAMIC
TILES

•Mixture of clay and shale that are baked and hardened in a kiln.
•Glazed, porcelain, terracotta, and quarry tile.
•- Glazed tile :coating similar to glass.
• Porcelain tiles : durability., glazed or unglazed.
• Terracotta tile : unglazed tile with a rustic charm. Needs to be
sealed to prevent staining.
•Quarry tile : unglazed ceramic with a reddish-brown color. Has
better slip resistance than glazed tiles.
 PROS CONS
• Easy to • Cold
Maintain

• Water • Heavy
Resistant

• Durable • Slippery and

Hard

• Low Cost
CERAMIC TILE PRICES

Johnson Ceramic Floor

Johnson Tile Tiles, 2x2 Feet
Rs 40/Square FT Rs. 480/ Box

PRICE RANGE- Rs. 80-250/Sq. ft

Indian Manufacturers of Ceramic Tiles:-

KAJARIA CERAMICS,SOMANY TILES, JOHNSON TILES
 GLASS TILES

•Glass tiles are usually made up of thick Glass

and is used when the lower surface
projections are required to be shown.
•Used for decorative purposes only.
•Mainly seen to be used in airports, dance bars
or clubs, shopping malls etc.
 PROS CONS
• Elegant design • High Cost

• Easy to clean • Difficult installation

• Higher Durability • Susceptible to scratches

• Luminious appearence Breakage due to heavy

object fall.
 GLASS TILE PRICES

Multicolor Glass Mosaic

Glass Tiles for Indoor
Tiles for Fountains and
Rs. 220/Sq. ft
Spas, Size: Small
Rs. 70/ Square Feet
PRICE RANGE- Rs. 70-350/Sq. ft

Indian Manufacturers of Travertine Tiles.

Shri Prasanth Exports, Venza Glasswork, Bhutra Glassworks Pvt. Ltd.
METAL TILES
•Metal countertops offer superior durability and a chic and modern kitchen
aesthetic
•Metal flooring is an excellent flooring solution to the heavy traffic areas
where strength and durability is the main aspect to be dealt with.
• It is available in tile as well as sheet form.
• They are made from aluminium, galvanized steel, or sometimes bronze -
often recycled from other uses, so they are environmentally sound.
•Metal flooring can be treated to look like brass, copper, bronze and many
other metals.
•Metal flooring is typically used for multi-story buildings, mezzanines, bridge
walkways, porches, in-fills, platforms and parking garages, storage facilities,
etc.
 PROS CONS
• Durable, Easy to • Can really get cold
install, naturally but, can be avoided by
resistant to water, installing radiant floor
grease and stains, heating system
hence easy to clean underneath
and maintain

• Non-porous, anti- • Slippery when wet

bacterial and anti- and susceptible to
allergen, hence more acidic materials
hygienic

• Made of stainless • can get dented or

steel, extra durable, scratched with
do not get rusted, considerable force
easily stained or
damaged

• Eco friendly • conduct electricity

 Metallic Flooring
Metallic Flooring
Rs. 350/ Sq Ft
Rs. 400/ Square Feet
Sold By - American Floor
Sold By - ARK India,
Tech, Indore, Madhya
Vadodara, Gujarat
Pradesh

Indian manufacturers for Metal tiles Flooring.

Asian Granito India Ltd. , Kajaria Ceramics, Galaxy Floorings Ltd.
 •Cement tiles or hydraulic tiles are handmade colourful tiles
used as floor and wall tiling.
•High quality producers use mineral-based pigments only.
Non-mineral based pigments fade with age
•Depend on the skill and the component of color layer, the
patterns in cement tile will be clear and sharp between details.
•Color variation in surface is less.
•Color layer - based with white cement, and body layer -
based with grey cement.
•If the tile has harder surface, it will be more shiny by time.
CEMENT
TILES
 PROS CONS

• Easy to Maintain • Require Structural

Consideration

• Durable • Change Over the Years

• Design to Match • Porous, Thicker Than

Every Home Other Tiles

• Environmentally- • Cold and

Friendly Uncomfortable
Underfoot
Acme Golden, Grey
Cement Tiles
300x300x25mm Concrete
Rs. 35/ Square Feet(s)
Tiles
Sold By - Supreme Bala Ji,
Rs. 25/ Piece
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Sold By - Acme CC
Products, Gurgaon,
Haryana PRICE RANGE- Rs. 35-200/Sq. ft
I

Indian manufacturers of Cement tiles Flooring.

KAJARIA CERAMICS,SOMANY TILES, JOHNSON TILES
NATURAL MARBLE STONE TILES

•Smooth gloss and have subtly colorful veining.

•Resists water and moisture.
•Cold and be slippery when wet.
•Should be sealed every 4-5 years to help resist
moisture and stains from occurring.
PROS CONS
• Wide range of • Gets very cold in
colours, patterns the winter
as well as designs. season.

• Elegant and • Very expensive.

beautiful.

• Luminous shine • Wastage

with a very
smooth finish.

• Glows and • Reacts easily with

becomes radiant acid
being translucent

• Good for hot • Prone to staining

climates
 NATURAL MARBLE TILE PRICES

Black Sparkle Indian White Bhutra Italian

Marble for Flooring, Marble, Thickness: 18 mm
Thickness: 18 mm Rs. 290/ Square Feet
Rs. 100/ Square Feet Sold By - Bhutra Marble
Sold By - Tirupati Impex, House, Makrana, Rajasthan
Delhi, Delhi PRICE RANGE- Rs. 100-260/Sq. ft

Indian Manufacturers of Natural Marble Flooring

Tirupati Implex, Makrana Ceramix, Bhutra Marbles
 GRANITE FLOORINGS-

•Granite tiles bring the authentic and genuine look of natural

granite stone. The wavy pattern so commonly seen in granite
natural stone is also replicated in granite tiles to lend
authenticity.
•it has everything that is required in a classy, luxurious,
and elegant looking interior and exterior flooring.
These tiles are available in various finishes
•Granite tiles, just like any other high-quality tiles are very
durable, robust, and available in multiple designs and styles.
These tiles are very easy to clean and maintain
 PROS CONS

• Durable and robust • Can be very

slippery when
washed.

• Available in • Not used in cool

multiple designs climate due to
and styles excessive cooling
of tiles

• Excellent stain • Cumbersome

resistant, easy to installation process
clean and wipe

• Scratch resistant, • Periodical resealing

resistant to wear required
and tear
Original Granite Tiles, Absolute Black Granite,
Nilkamal Floorings Floorings

Rs.175/sq ft. Rs.195/sq ft.

PRICE RANGE- Rs. 100-490/Sq. ft

Indian Manufacturers for Granite Flooring

Kajaria Ceramics, Asian Flooring India, Nilkamal floorings
 • Is a natural material that has been used in a wide range of
applications throughout history, including pottery and
architecture.
• The tiles may be unfinished or finished with a matte or glossy
glaze.
• Terracotta tiles can work well for many homes and give a
room definitive character.
• Reddish/brown colour
• Surface remains quite porous unless it is glazed.
• Sometimes categorized as high-density or low-density
materials
TERRACOTTA TILES • Retain the natural beauty of the iron-laced clay colors, but
they are more consistent in shape and dimension.
 PROS CONS
Made of natural Very porous, absorbs
materials that are moisture quickly
very durable
A variety of finish Especially
styles available susceptible to citric
(none to high gloss) acids, alcohols, oils,
and vinegar, which
can leave spots
Warm and earthy Must be sealed
feel annually to prevent
staining,
discoloration, and
cracking.
Resistant to mold Glazed terracotta
and bacterial growth tiles might
become slippery
Terracotta Parking Tile Terracotta Floor Tiles / Terracotta
Rs. 30/Square Feet Terracotta Parking Tiles
Tiles, Thickness: 6 - 8 mm, Size:
Sold By - S.S.G. Tile House, Rs. 25/Square Feet
Medium
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Sold By - Maa Jatiani Fly
Rs. 8/ Tile
Pradesh Ash Bricks, Bhubaneswar,
Sold By - Infinia Industries Private
Color: Brown Odisha
Limited, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Finish: Mosaic Brand: Jatyani
Usage/Application: Flooring
Size: Large,Medium,Small Material: Concrete
Thickness: 6 - 8 mm
Thickness: 8 - 10 mm Thickness: 25
Size: Medium

Indian Manufactures for Terracotta Tiling

Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Asian Granito India Limited, Hindustan Tiles
 MOSAIC TILES
• Mosaic Tiles are visually appealing and aesthetically
pleasing tiles. Installing these tiles on a surface help
create a stunning effect

• Mosaic tiles can be used on diverse surfaces. Some

homeowners with an artistic bent of mind can use them
to create decorative art on their walls to create a niche
area.

• Used as a bathroom shower area, kitchen backsplash

and more. It also gives an elegant and luxurious look
with amazing tactile effect making it perfect to be used
on walls and floors in any part of the house.
 PROS CONS
Easy to Very high cost
maintain

Very high Suseptible to

Durability scratches

Variety of Difficult
choices installation

Aesthetically Breakage due

pleasing to heavy
object fall
 MOSAIC TILES PRICES

Kajaria Tiles, Rs. 155/sq ft. Hindustan Tiles, Rs. 70/sq ft.

PRICE RANGE Rs. 70- 450/ sq. ft

Indian Manufacturers of Mosaic Flooring

Hindustan Tiles, Kajaria Tiles, Somany Tiles
 CASE STUDY
OWN RESIDENCE

•Here own residence is taken into consideration, where all primary indoor tiling is completed with '
CERAMIC TILES' . There are total 3 type of tiles being used different in texture and colour.
 TYPE PORCELAIN PORCELAIN PORCELAIN
PLACE OF USAGE BATHROOM BEDROOM BATHROOM
DIMENSION (ft x ft) 1x1 2x2 1x1
THICKNESS(mm) 10 12 10
COST( Rs /sq. ft ) 30 35 30
TEXTURE ROUGH SMOOTH ROUGH
QUANTITY USED(sq. ft) 200 600 200
DURABILITY DURABLE DURABLE DURABLE
COST 125/Sq. Ft 55/Sq. Ft 50/Sq. Ft.
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