Polished vs. Semi Polished Black Porcelain Tiles: What to Choose?

Black tiles have been defined as a type of top-end decorative materials known for superior quality and sumptuous style. It is the unique trait that expands the market, bringing customers mass production. Black tiles are able to enlarge space in visual effect, which could be a representative of identity and image. There are various types in black tiles. In this article, two types would be mainly introduced by details, which are polished finish and semi-polished finish black tiles. As the following, we will learn more about the definition, benefits, and drawbacks of these two.

What is polished finish and semi polished finish?

Polished Finish

Polished black tiles are named in terms of the manufacturing technique that is polishing on the original porcelain. Polished finish tiles is classified as unglazed tiles. Through glazing and polishing, the surface of unglazed tiles turns to be glossy and smooth. Comparing to unglazed tiles, polished tiles is absolutely glossier and more wear-resisting. It would be especially suitable for bathroom, kitchen, and living room because polished black tiles are firm and stiff enough to block corrosion and protect the face from friction.

Semi-Polished Finish

Semi-polished tiles could be categorized as glazed tiles. Its water absorption is lower than 5%, which means the density is high so that cleaning would be more convenient. Due to high temperature and compression processing, semi-polished black tiles is less glossy than polished finish. Without full polishing but grinding only, particles could be seen on the surface. Moreover, the semi-polished  surface would not be bright and smooth as a mirror like the polished black tiles are.

What is the difference between them?

Besides the production method, there are some other differences between polished finish and semi-polished finish black tiles. Now let us take a look at how we specifically distinguish polished and semi-polished.

Appearance

First of all, polished black tiles are definitely brighter and glossier than semi-polished in the respect of appearance. On the surface, polished black tiles looks more transparent and smoother. In contrasts. particles would be on the face of semi-polished black tiles. In other words, semi-polished would be less glossy and uneven, resembling matte finished.

Cost

Most customers might think polished black tiles would be more expensive since it is fully polished. By contraries, the semi-polished ones cost more because it takes more effort in manufacturing technique.

Production method

The production method of polished black tiles is very sample because full polishing does not require extra technique. By comparison, manufacturing technique is more demanding on semi-polished black tiles. After fully polished, extra grinding should be done on the semi-polished to make it look half matte and half polished.

Maintenance

Even though both polished and semi-polished black tiles are convenient in cleaning and maintenance, slight difference between them still exists. Cleaning would be easier on the polished black tiles owing to the smooth and glossy surface. Meanwhile, through high temperature and high compression processing, semi-polished black tiles gains better density.

Visual effect

Due to full polishing, the bright and glossy surface makes polished black tiles a perfect fit for living room and bedroom decoration. With no doubt, polished black tiles impress customers with gorgeous, luxuriant, and patrician style. On the other hand, semi-polished black tiles contain benefits from both polished and matte effect. Decoration in both office and domestic house with semi-polished black tiles would make the space impressive and stylish.

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