Rustic Look and Quarry Tile

Quarry tile is unglazed ceramic tile. It is an inexpensive, durable and natural option for residential, commercial and even industrial tile applications. Quarry tile is used in industrial settings because it is so durable and can also be used outdoors. It has some other great qualities as well, such as being less prone to showing chips and scratches because the colour goes throughout the tile. In colder climates, freeze-resistant grades of quarry tile are used to prevent weather-related problems. but, like almost all tile types, quarry is porous, which means that it can become stained. If you install quarry tile in a kitchen it is really important to apply a glaze-like seal or wax finish to help prevent stains especially from oil. The color selection is not as vast as with other tile types, but there are several shades of red, orange, brown and gray., all of which exhibit a degree of colour variation creating a very natural rustic appearance. In residential applications, quarry is used for kitchens and pathways because it has a naturally coarse surface, making it less slippery when wet. Strong mortar and grout is used during installation to ensure a strong hold between the tile and the floor. Use limited amounts of water when cleaning unglazed or unsealed quarry. Too much water exposure can lead to mold growth especially in the grout.
The other option is to select an inkjet range of ceramic tile designed to look like quarry tile. These will be more water and stain resistant yet will still exhibit the rustic variation of natural tiles since multiple faces will be printed.

Contact us about rustic-look tiles, especially from our new Brasil Ceramica brochure, available on request only.