BDU Ceramic Tile College™

Ceramic Tile 101

Down To Earth: The World of Ceramic Tile

What you will learn: how ceramic tile is made; attributes of ceramic tile; the difference between "single fired" and "double fired" ceramic tile; which substrates are the most suitable for ceramic tile; how to prepare substrates; what a "PEI" rating means.

Rough and/or Ready: Glazed and Unglazed Ceramic Tile Compared

What you will learn: characteristics of unglazed ceramic tile; characteristics of glazed ceramic tile; suggested locations for installation of both types of ceramic tile; types of glaze and the advantages of each.

Keep It Clean: Maintaining Ceramic Tile
What you will learn: what to consider when choosing products for cleaning ceramic tile; everyday tips in ceramic tile cleaning; strategies for keeping ceramic tile grout clean.

Porcelain Tile: Best of Both Worlds
What you will learn: uses for porcelain tile; moisture resistance of porcelain tile; hardness of porcelain tile; the balance between beauty and practicality.

Time to Oxidize: Cleaning Products for Ceramic Tile Grout
What you will learn: the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular and common products for cleaning ceramic tiles.